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Commending the officers of the United States Capitol Police Department, the Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, DC, and other law enforcement personnel for their selfless and heroic service in defense of American democracy in responding to the assault on the United States Capitol by domestic terrorists on January 6, 2021.

Bill: 117-hres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civics education
Civil disturbances
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crimes against property
District of Columbia
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
Protest and dissent
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution expresses appreciation to the officers of the U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and other law enforcement personnel for their service in responding to the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Further, it encourages all U.S. educational and media institutions to teach and celebrate the heroism of these officers, and it calls upon all Americans to read and revere the U.S. Constitution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H358-359, H361)
Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in United States history.

Bill: 117-hres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the unique contributions of all LGBTQ+ Black Americans in U.S. history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and work of Cecil Corbin-Mark, a highly respected leader in the environmental justice movement, whose lifelong dedication to combating systemic racism and economic disparities serves as an inspiration for all people.

Bill: 117-hres-171
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution celebrates the life and achievements of Cecil Corbin-Mark, an environmental justice change agent, and expresses condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as "Desert Storm Veterans Day".

Bill: 117-hres-172
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Iraq
Kuwait
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day to honor and recognize the contributions of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm. The resolution also encourages state and local governments to designate a Desert Storm Veterans Day.
 
The resolution supports the expeditious handling of claims by the Department of Veterans Affairs for Desert Storm veterans and urges that these veterans continue to receive high quality medical treatment for ailments associated with their service in Desert Storm.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 28, 2021, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 117-hres-173
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 virus.

Bill: 117-hres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day to memorialize the lives lost to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H864)
action_date: 2021-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States arms transfers to Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 117-hres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
News media and reporting
Nuclear power
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Terrorism
Trade restrictions
Violent crime
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: 
This resolution calls on the U.S. government to cease all arms transfers to Saudi Arabia until Saudi Arabia takes specified actions, including demonstrating true accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and ending military operations in Yemen. Further, it calls for (1) sanctions against Saudi government officials and certain other individuals, and (2) a cease to nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia until Saudi Arabia guarantees that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes only and that the enrichment of uranium or reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel within Saudi territory is prohibited.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2021-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1319.

Bill: 117-hres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021). 

action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 176 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Amendment failed by House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 176 is considered passed House.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 176 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing candidates for election to the House of Representatives and Members of the House of Representatives to file statements with the Clerk regarding the intention to participate or not participate in the small donor financing system for such elections under title V of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

Bill: 117-hres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
This resolution authorizes a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election.

action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
This resolution authorizes a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 177 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 179, H. Res. 177 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H872; text: CR H872)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 1319.

Bill: 117-hres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Educational guidance
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1280) to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies; and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and implement other anti-corruption measures for the purpose of fortifying our democracy, and for other purposes. Provides for consideration of H.R. 1280 to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies.

action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2021) and H.R. 1280 (George Floyd Justice In Policing Act of 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 176 (providing for corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) and H. Res. 177 (authorizing a congressional candidate to file a statement with the Clerk of the House of Representatives regarding the candidate's intent to participate in a proposed small donor financing system in the next congressional election).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H864-865)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 207 (Roll no. 51).(text: CR H864-865)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 201 (Roll no. 50).
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 179.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H864-872)
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1 and one motion to recommit. Rule provides for 1 hour of general debate on H.R. 1280 and one motion to recommit.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-9, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution

Bill: 117-hres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: 

Restoring Integrity in Democracy Resolution

 
This resolution prohibits Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner of the House from serving on the boards of for-profit entities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent".

Bill: 117-hres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Organization of American States
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent and calls on the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities and organizations, to develop strategies to combat racism domestically and globally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Recommitting the United States to the promotion of disability rights and to the values enshrined in the Prologue Room of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in the District of Columbia, and recognizing the enduring contributions that individuals with disabilities have made throughout the history of the United States and the role of the disability community in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-183
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 
This resolution calls on the United States to recommit itself to the promotion of disability rights and to the values enshrined in the Prologue Room at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Prologue Room.
 
The resolution recognizes the important work of the disability community, and the historic campaign championed by that community, that led to the expansion of the memorial to include a statue that clearly and visibly depicts President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a wheelchair.
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation to continue to increase access to the memorial for individuals with disabilities and to support the development of accessible educational materials to ensure awareness is raised about the history of the memorial and disability rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28, 2021, through April 3, 2021, as National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week.

Bill: 117-hres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2021-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week in recognition of the essential services provided by the workplace solutions industry and its efforts to promote safety and support for our communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 3, 2021, as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.

Bill: 117-hres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2021-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day. Triple-negative breast cancer is a distinct form of cancer that does not have the hormone and protein receptors commonly found in breast cancer. As a result, triple-negative breast cancer does not respond to hormone therapy or medicines that target those receptors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-03
text: Introduced in House