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Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2022 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2022, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-hres-1206
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2022-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-24
text: 
This resolution supports the designations of National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day. 
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress.
 
The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-06-24
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: 2022-06-24
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: 2022-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives for the victims of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida.

Bill: 117-hres-1207
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2022-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional tributes
Cooperative and condominium housing
Disaster relief and insurance
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-24
text: 
This resolution expresses condolences with respect to the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, and supports the investigation into the causes of the collapse and efforts to prevent future high-rise building collapses.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Bill: 117-hres-1208
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2022-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: 
This resolutions supports the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month (Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that results in a loss of memory and other cognitive functions and death).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.

Bill: 117-hres-1209
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2022-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Census and government statistics
Child safety and welfare
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Housing discrimination
Mental health
School athletics
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the role of the United States in eliminating sexual violence in conflict.

Bill: 117-hres-1210
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2022-06-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: 
This resolution affirms the leadership and commitment of the U.S. government in efforts to prevent conflict-related sexual violence and to support and protect survivors of such violence. 
 
The resolution calls on the United States to ensure mechanisms to hold perpetrators of sexual violence accountable are included in peacebuilding resolutions, and that women participate fully in such peace processes in accordance with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Travel Act

Bill: 117-hres-1211
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-45]
Introduced: 2022-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: 

Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Travel Act

 
This resolution requires Members of Congress who use their Representational Allowance to pay for official travel expenses to disclose the purpose of, and other information about, the travel. The Representational Allowance provides funds to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-1212
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2022-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense that every person has the right to travel freely within the United States and that no one should be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking, providing, or assisting with out-of-state health care services that are legal in the jurisdiction in which they are delivered. 
 
It also expresses the sense that those whose rights are violated may seek relief through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Bill: 117-hres-1213
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2022-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the illegal intimidation tactics of extreme left-wing organizations.

Bill: 117-hres-1214
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2022-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: 
This resolution condemns the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. 


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 Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and supporting the designation of June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Bill: 117-hres-1215
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2022-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes 
 
 
the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States;
 
 the wide array of talented and popular African-American musical artists, composers, songwriters, and musicians who are underrecognized for contributions to music;
 
the achievements, talent, and hard work of African-American pioneer artists and the obstacles that those artists overcame to gain recognition; and 
 
the need for African-American students to have greater access to, and participation in, music education in schools across the United States. 
 
 
The resolution also supports the designation of an African-American Music Appreciation Month. 
 
Finally, the resolution recognizes Black History Month and an African-American Music Appreciation Month as an important time to celebrate the impact of the African-American musical heritage on the musical heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June as the "Month of Life".

Bill: 117-hres-1216
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3]
Introduced: 2022-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a Month of Life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Addressing the national crisis of suicide among minority adolescents.

Bill: 117-hres-1217
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes the mental health concerns faced by adolescents and the need for adequate mental health resources to address those concerns, particularly among minority populations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E771)
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

Bill: 117-hres-1218
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Disability and health-based discrimination
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Supreme Court
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: 
This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in 
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
 (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2022-07-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2022-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

Bill: 117-hres-1219
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2022-07-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: 
This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021. 
 
The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Bill: 117-hres-1220
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2022-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wishing Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday.

Bill: 117-hres-1221
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives (1) demonstrates solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, (2) recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith, and (3) wishes Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world who observe Eid al-Adha a prosperous holiday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E719)
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between the United States and Romania.

Bill: 117-hres-1222
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania, congratulates Romania on this important milestone, and thanks the Romanian people for their steadfast friendship and contribution to the progress of our bilateral relationship. 
 
The resolution also reaffirms the close bonds between the United States and Romania, based on a common commitment to freedom, democracy, rule of law, and economic prosperity. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the executive branch of the federal government to continue to strengthen the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania and to find new ways to leverage, support, and develop the friendship and cooperation between our two nations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Mississippi Rebels baseball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I baseball championship.

Bill: 117-hres-1223
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Mississippi baseball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I baseball championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-1225
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Flood to the Small Business Committee and the Oversight and Reform Committee.

action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Flood to the Small Business Committee and the Oversight and Reform Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6302)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6302)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 19 through July 25, 2022, 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-1226
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Urging the development of a strategy to counter the rise in violent crime across the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-1227
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should work with Congress to develop and execute a strategy to counter the rise in violent crime across the country by reinforcing strong criminal justice policies, by laying blame on the perpetrators of violent acts, and by securing the southern border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in House