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Condemning the repressive designation by the Government of Israel of six prominent Palestinian human rights and civil society groups as terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-751
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the value and importance of the work being done by the six Palestinian civil society organizations defending the human rights of a vulnerable and at-risk Palestinian population living under Israeli military occupation. 
 
The resolution also condemns as a repressive act designed to criminalize and persecute important Palestinian human rights organizations the decision by the Israeli government to designate six prominent Palestinian human rights and civil society groups as terrorist organizations. 
 
Finally, the resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that President Biden and the Department of State should publicly 
 
 
 condemn this authoritarian and antidemocratic act of repression by the Israeli government against prominent Palestinian civil society organizations;
 
 call on Israeli authorities to immediately end efforts aimed at persecuting, delegitimizing, and criminalizing Palestinian human rights defenders and civil society organizations; and
 
 state the ongoing U. S. commitment to recognize the valuable work of Palestinian civil society organizations.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Urging solidarity with working people fighting for adequate pay, quality retirement benefits, and safe working conditions.

Bill: 117-hres-752
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Labor-management relations
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for workers engaging in collective action with respect to wages, retirement benefits, and safe working conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 28 as "Oxi Day" to commemorate the anniversary of Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas' answer of "Oxi!" or "No!" to surrender to the Axis forces, inflicting a fatal wound that helped save democracy for the world.

Bill: 117-hres-753
Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Germany
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Oxi Day in commemoration of Greece's refusal to submit to the Axis Powers during World War II and notes that this resistance likely led to the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. (Greece's Prime Minister at the time, Ioannis Metaxas, had responded to Italy's demand for surrender with the single word 
Oxi!
 or 
No!
) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing that the House of Representatives opposes punitive natural gas taxes on United States businesses, families, and workers.

Bill: 117-hres-754
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Oil and gas
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the opposition of the House of Representatives to punitive natural gas taxes on U.S. businesses, families, and workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6084)
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow and reaffirming the United States commitment to international cooperation combating climate change.

Bill: 117-hres-755
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Environmental health
Food supply, safety, and labeling
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Natural disasters
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Scotland
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives
 
 
applauds the Biden administration for reaffirming the U.S. commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change and to our collective responsibility to globally combat climate change; 
 
encourages the Biden administration to implement measures to ensure global climate change remains a top priority for this and future administrations and to cement the United States as a global leader in the fight to mitigate its most severe consequences;
 
voices strong commitment as legislators toward achieving the climate goals of the Paris Agreement, fulfilling the forthcoming pledges from the COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, and advancing other international efforts to keep global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius and realize global net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 using a whole-of-government approach; and
 
recognizes the critical responsibility of the United States and other developed nations to ensure all societies have the capabilities to transition to a clean energy economy, the resources to protect against climate-induced disasters, and the necessary assistance to endure climate-related challenges to food security, regional migration, and public health.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of October 27, 2021, as "National Civics Day".

Bill: 117-hres-756
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Civics Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact the Voters with Disabilities Bill of Rights to establish that voters with disabilities have equal access to the ballot as nondisabled persons.

Bill: 117-hres-757
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2021-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact the Voters with Disabilities Bill of Rights to ensure that voters with disabilities have equal access to the ballot.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designating November 2021 as "National Career Development Month".

Bill: 117-hres-758
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2021-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Career Development Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of "Public Radio Music Day" and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-759
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2021-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Public Radio Music Day. It also expresses deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of communities in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-01
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-760
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2021-11-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cuba
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Foreign aid and international relief
Health technology, devices, supplies
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Latin America
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: 
This resolution expresses solidarity with the Cuban people, condemns Cuba's repression of peaceful protestors and journalists, and calls on Cuba to not arrest or detain peaceful protestors and to release all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained individuals. Further, it urges specified U.S. actions to support the Cuban people and their right to demonstrate peacefully in the name of democracy and human rights.

action_date: 2021-11-03
text: 
This resolution expresses solidarity with the Cuban people, condemns Cuba's repression of peaceful protestors and journalists, and calls on Cuba to not arrest or detain peaceful protestors and to release all political prisoners and arbitrarily detained individuals. Further, it urges specified U.S. actions to support the Cuban people and their right to demonstrate peacefully in the name of democracy and human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 40, 4 Present (Roll no. 355). (text: CR H6151-6152)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 382 - 40, 4 Present (Roll no. 355).(text: CR H6151-6152)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6157-6158)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 760.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6151-6156)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of November 1 through November 5, 2021, as "National Family Service Learning Week".

Bill: 117-hres-761
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Family relationships
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagement and community investment, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skill sets of children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.

Bill: 117-hres-762
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2021-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos. 
 
The resolution urges the United States and the Department of Homeland Security to promote policies that uphold the human dignity of each migrant person and put an end to migrant deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border.
 
Finally, this resolution calls on the United States and the Department of Health and Human Services to promote policies focused on COVID-19 protections and ensure that all communities have equal access to these to put an end to COVID-19 related deaths.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and 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: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and 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: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and 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: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Republic of Moldova's 30th anniversary of independence and expressing support for the Republic of Moldova's demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration.

Bill: 117-hres-763
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2021-11-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Moldova
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: 
This resolution lauds the strengthening of civil society, democracy, and democratic institutions in the Republic of Moldova and encourages the people and elected representatives in Moldova to continue to enhance their democracy, strengthen the rule of law, and fight corruption. 
 
The resolution supports the Moldovan people's aspirations for deepening the relationship between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova and developing stronger connections to the transatlantic partners of the United States. 
 
The resolution urges elected officials and policymakers in Moldova to build upon the practices of recent free and fair elections to further bolster legitimate and equitable election processes in their nation. 
 
Finally, this resolution calls for all personnel and equipment belonging to Russian security or armed forces to withdraw from Moldova. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 117-hres-764
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2021-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Bill: 117-hres-765
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2021-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing law enforcement officers who have tragically passed away from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 117-hres-766
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2021-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law enforcement officers
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: 
This resolution memorializes the law enforcement officers who have lost their lives due to COVID-19, as well as those who may still lose their lives as a result of the pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense to reduce the overall environmental impact of all military activities and missions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-767
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2021-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Department of Defense
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental education
Federal officials
Government information and archives
Manufacturing
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Department of Defense (DOD) to reduce the overall environmental impact of military activities and missions and to monitor and report greenhouse gas emissions from all of its operations. The resolution also suggests that DOD take other environmentally conscious actions, including committing to annual greenhouse gas emission reporting mechanisms and repurposing and managing its properties to promote carbon sequestration and biodiversity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Biden administration for incentivizing illegal immigration by compensating illegal migrants who cross the southern border illegally and for stopping construction on the southern border wall and failing to enforce Migrant Protection Protocols.

Bill: 117-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2021-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: 
This resolution condemns the Biden administration for (1) incentivizing illegal immigration by compensating illegal migrants who cross the southern border illegally, and (2) stopping construction on the southern border wall and failing to enforce Migrant Protection Protocols. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Introduced in House