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Standing with the Cuban people and their struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Bill: 117-hres-529
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Cuba
Human rights
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes and expresses support for the efforts of democracy and human rights activists in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Homeland Security and all its law enforcement agencies conduct critical operations to keep the United States safe and secure.

Bill: 117-hres-530
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides essential protection for our country from foreign and domestic threats and that defunding DHS would be detrimental to our national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.

Bill: 117-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Arkansas
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 200th birthday of Escambia County, one of two original counties in Florida.

Bill: 117-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 200th birthday of Escambia County, Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of public parks and recreation facilities and activities and expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "Parks and Recreation Month".

Bill: 117-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 
This bill recognizes the value of public parks and recreation facilities and activities and their importance in communities across the United States.
 
The bill supports the designation of a Parks and Recreation Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing solidarity with Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms, condemning the Cuban regime's acts of repression, and calling for the immediate release of arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

Bill: 117-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Cuba
Detention of persons
Digital media
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Latin America
Militias and paramilitary groups
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes and expresses support for efforts to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 19 through July 25, 2021, as "Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week", and supporting the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions as they affect Black individuals.

Bill: 117-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
MEMBERS Resolution

Bill: 117-hres-537
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2021-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: 

Mandating that being an Elected Member Be an Essential Requirement for Speakership Resolution or the MEMBERS Resolution

 
This resolution bars an individual from being eligible to be nominated to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives unless the individual is a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (or, in the case of a nomination made prior to the beginning of the Congress in which the individual would serve as Speaker, is a Member-elect, Delegate-elect, or Resident Commissioner-elect). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Bebe Moore Campbell Black, indigenous, and people of color ("BIPOC") Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2021.

Bill: 117-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2021-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Mental health
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of Bebe Moore Campbell BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, including bringing attention to the mental health disparities faced by communities of color.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among all women, and honoring mothers.

Bill: 117-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the maternal health crisis in the United States and supports action by the federal government and others to reduce adverse maternal health outcomes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the motivations of the members of the Texas Legislature who have fled to the Nation's capital from Texas and urging the Sergeant at Arms of the House, the United States Capitol Police, and Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.

Bill: 117-hres-540
Sponsor: Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the claims made by the members of the Texas legislature who have fled to the nation's capital from Texas are unfounded at best and deceiving at worst, and (2) their actions have further resulted in their abandonment of their responsibilities and duty to fulfill their oath of office.
 
The resolution also urges the House Sergeant at Arms, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the Department of Justice to cooperate with the Texas Department of Public Safety in their efforts to return these members to Texas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of July as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a Muslim-American Heritage Month. 
 
The resolution also honors the contributions and integral role of Muslim Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 2021 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Bill: 117-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2021-07-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3918-3919)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 20, 2021, as "National Heroes Day" to honor the sacrifices of everyday heroes who save lives and improve their communities.

Bill: 117-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2021-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National symbols
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes the selfless dedication to fellow citizens displayed through heroic actions across the country and calls upon the Members of the House of Representatives and all people of the United States to observe a National Heroes Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.

Bill: 117-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the Armed Forces of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government. 
 
The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families.
 
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and 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: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and 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: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and 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: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and 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: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the ideals of Bump Day, a global advocacy day for maternal health, and reaffirming United States leadership to end preventable maternal deaths in the United States and globally.

Bill: 117-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes Bump Day, an annual social media campaign that celebrates baby bumps and healthy pregnancies while raising awareness of unmet needs for maternal health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Women's National Soccer Team and the United States Men's National Soccer Team should receive equal pay for equal work.

Bill: 117-hres-546
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team and the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team should receive equal pay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the continued support of Afghan women and girls after the drawdown of American troops.

Bill: 117-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Voting rights
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution condemns acts of violence against Afghan women and girls and any effort to limit the ability of women and girls to participate in the civic affairs of Afghanistan. It also urges the President to ensure that Afghan women, youth, and other marginalized groups are meaningfully participating and engaging in all peace talks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

Bill: 117-hres-548
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Economic theory
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution denounces socialism and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the assassination of the Haitian President, and urging United States and global support of Haitian-led solutions.

Bill: 117-hres-549
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Haiti
Latin America
Military operations and strategy
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution condemns the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021, and extends condolences to his family and the people of Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Assyrian Genocide.

Bill: 117-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2021-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Turkey
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: 
This resolution commemorates the Assyrian Genocide and urges Turkey to officially recognize the Assyrian Genocide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 1, 2021, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

Bill: 117-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2021-07-22 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

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Gold Star Children's Day to honor the sacrifices and hardships of the children of fallen service members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Introduced in House