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Expressing support for designation of the week of September 19, 2021, through September 25, 2021, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Bill: 117-hres-661
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the victims resulting from hate crimes, Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment, in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, where individuals were targeted by violence and hatred because they were Muslim or perceived to be Muslim.

Bill: 117-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
First Amendment rights
Hate crimes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes the victims of Islamophobic hate crimes that have occurred since September 11, 2001, and condemns racism, xenophobia, discrimination, Islamophobic sentiment, scapegoating, and ethnic or religious intolerance.


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: 2021-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1004)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
GALA Resolution

Bill: 117-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 

Greater Accountability from Lawmakers for Americans Resolution or the GALA Resolution

 
This resolution amends the House Rules to prohibit a Member of Congress, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House from accepting free attendance at a charity event if the value of free attendance exceeds $1,000 unless attendance is appropriate to the performance of the official duties or representative function of the person attending. A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House who accepts free attendance that is appropriate to the performance of official duties must submit a statement to the House Ethics Committee prior to attending that explains why attendance is appropriate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the anniversary of the invasion of Poland and recognizing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Poland.

Bill: 117-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Poland
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution honors the millions of Poles who lost their lives during the invasion and occupation of Poland. It also calls for a strengthening and broadening of ties between the United States and Poland. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue" policy.

Bill: 117-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Military personnel and dependents
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes the harm caused to members of the Armed Forces by the 
Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue
 policy and commemorates the repeal of the policy as a day in which service members were free to serve openly and be honored for such service without caveat. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to honor the service of all members and former members of the military, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2021, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Bill: 117-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "National Clean Energy Week".

Bill: 117-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Energy prices
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Clean Energy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 24, 2021, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Bill: 117-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants at the southern border of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution condemns and denounces the actions of the Customs and Border Patrol agents who confronted Haitian migrants on horseback using their reins as lashes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5096)
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 117-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Gibbs, Bob [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Landlord and tenant
Latin America
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mexico
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution impeaches President Joseph R. Biden for high crimes and misdemeanors.
 
Specifically, the resolution sets forth articles of impeachment that specify that President Biden violated his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the office of President as follows: (1) by failing to secure the southern border, (2) by extending the moratorium on evictions, and (3) with regard to the withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Bill: 117-hres-672
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Peace Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H. R. 1259) to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 
This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1259 (requiring the Department of Homeland Security to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Biggs. Petition No: 117-6. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/20211012?CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2021, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day".

Bill: 117-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Minority employment
Minority health
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Hispanic Nurses day and recognizes the contribution of these nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 117-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
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: 2021-09-22
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: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the migrant surge in Del Rio, Texas, must be met by the Federal Government's obligation to fully enforce our immigration laws.

Bill: 117-hres-676
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mexico
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 
This resolution urges the Biden Administration to expeditiously restore the Migrant Protection Protocols, a policy requiring many asylum seekers arriving at the southern border to wait in Mexico while their cases are being adjudicated. It also urges the Administration to use certain public health powers, commonly referred to as 
Title 42
 authority, to promptly expel migrants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Opposing mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

Bill: 117-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Licensing and registrations
Military personnel and dependents
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the House of Representatives should not mandate the registration of women for the Selective Service System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bill: 117-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Georgia
Olympic games
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Kamala Devi Harris, Vice President of the United States, for the high crimes and misdemeanors of betrayal of the public trust.

Bill: 117-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 
This resolution impeaches Vice President Kamala Devi Harris for supporting President Biden's oversight of the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for the high crimes and misdemeanors of betrayal of the public trust.

Bill: 117-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Alliances
Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 
This resolution impeaches President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. for his conduct during the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the ongoing crackdown on freedom of expression and human rights in Belarus a year after the 2020 election, calling for an end to Alyaksandr Lukashenka's continued campaign of repression against peaceful protesters, journalists, cultural workers, human rights defenders, trade union activists, political activists, and government critics, and expressing solidarity with the Belarusian people.

Bill: 117-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 
This resolution condemns Belarusian authorities' assault on freedom of expression and human rights in Belarus since the August 2020 presidential election.
 
The resolution also calls for the immediate release of journalists, cultural figures, and dissidents currently held as political prisoners in Belarus. 
 
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the Biden Administration to 
 
 
support initiatives to assist survivors of torture and other human rights violations from Belarus, including by working with allies in the region to grant them protection and providing avenues for them and their families to access safety in the United States; 
 
examine all available accountability options for violators of human rights and fundamental freedoms; and 
 
demand that Belarus cooperate fully with international partners and organizations, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. 
 
 
Finally, the resolution supports the aspirations of the Belarusian people in their struggle for freedom and human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Bill: 117-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 
This resolution honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region and expresses support for the people of Gibraltar. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Introduced in House