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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that decades of policies rooted in socialism have stifled United States domestic pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and left the United States exposed to the hostile actions and unfair trade practices of the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 117-hres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2021-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Asia
China
Competition and antitrust
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Free trade and trade barriers
Government information and archives
Health technology, devices, supplies
Manufacturing
Prescription drugs
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: 
This resolution commits to the use of competitive free market and free trade policies to combat national security threats caused by China and its attacks on the U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing base.
 
The resolution urges the United States to (1) remove tax, regulatory, and debt burdens and barriers that have weakened this base; (2) empower the U.S. Trade Representative to take specified actions to counter harmful and unfair trade practices by China; (3) address shortcomings in Food and Drug Administration data collection related to foreign-sourced pharmaceutical ingredients; and (4) identify and streamline regulatory hurdles that have impeded the U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing base.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee.

Bill: 117-hres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2021-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Evidence and witnesses
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: 
This resolution requires the chair of a House committee to administer a specific oath to any witness appearing before the committee. Currently, a committee chair is only authorized to administer an oath.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life and legacy of labor pioneer Kate Mullany in honor of Women's History Month.

Bill: 117-hres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2021-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Labor-management relations
U.S. history
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Women's rights
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: 
This resolution commemorates the life of labor pioneer Kate Mullany, who fought for safe working conditions and reasonable wages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities.

Bill: 117-hres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2021-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer. It also condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that all men and women are created equal.

Bill: 117-hres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2021-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-29
text: 
This resolution recognizes that all men and women are created equal and honors the contributions of women that have led to a more equal society. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to pursuing policies that achieve political and social equality for women, as well as supporting initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 117-hres-285
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

Bill: 117-hres-286
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2021-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-287
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2021-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ethics for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Assyrian New Year.

Bill: 117-hres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2021-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: 
This resolution expresses appreciation for the Assyrian-American community and joins in celebrating the Assyrian New Year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Urging the United States Secretary of State to take action regarding unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds.

Bill: 117-hres-289
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2021-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employee benefits and pensions
Farmland
Foreign loans and debt
Latin America
Peru
Securities
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: 
This resolution urges the Department of State to take action on unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds by encouraging Peru to negotiate in good faith with U.S. bondholders regarding payment of these bonds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies in the United States should be equitable and based on science.

Bill: 117-hres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2021-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies should be grounded in science, minimize deferral periods, and allow donations by all those who can safely make them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 5 through April 9, 2021, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Bill: 117-hres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2021-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 859) to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-292
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 859 (Protecting American Energy Jobs Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Roy. Petition No: 117-3. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/20210421?CongressNum=117">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that elementary and secondary schools in the United States should be opened for in-person instruction, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-293
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution urges each elementary and secondary school in the United States to open for in-person instruction as soon as possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

Bill: 117-hres-294
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Family relationships
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
North Korea
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution calls on the United States and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting Korean Americans with their immediate relatives in North Korea. (Many families were divided after the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement, which divided the Korean Peninsula into North and South Korea.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294. (consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 7 of H. Res. 535, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 678; H.R. 1036; H.R. 1079, as amended; H.R. 1158; H.R. 1250; H.R. 1754; H.R. 1833, as amended; H.R. 1850; H.R. 1871; H.R. 1877, as amended; H.R. 1893; H.R. 1895; H.R. 2118; H.R. 2795, as amended; H.R. 2928; H.R. 2980, as amended; H.R. 3003; H.R. 3138, as amended; H.R. 3223; H.R. 3263; and H.R. 3264; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 277; and H. Res. 294.(consideration: CR H3715-3730; text: CR H3729)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 535, proceedings on H. Res. 294 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-07-19
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: 2021-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3652-3654; text: CR H3652-3653)
action_date: 2021-07-19
text: Ms. Houlahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should promptly resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement.

Bill: 117-hres-295
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Environmental technology
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Trade Representative should resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement, which would eliminate tariffs on a range of environmental goods such as wind turbines, water treatment filters, and solar water heaters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 117-hres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Carl Lutz.

Bill: 117-hres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Hungary
Switzerland
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Carl Lutz, who, as a Swiss diplomat serving in Hungary, saved more than 50,000 Jews during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 117-hres-298
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Health Week and recognizes the role of public health in preventing infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for naming surviving family members of veterans who die by suicide as "Gold Arrow Families".

Bill: 117-hres-299
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Family relationships
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution supports the naming of surviving family members of veterans who die by suicide as 
Gold Arrow Families
. The resolution also promotes awareness for the needs of such family members and determines that suicide by veterans can be reduced through the adoption of programs and legislation that provide Gold Arrow Families with resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 8, 2021, as "Remanufacturing Day".

Bill: 117-hres-300
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2021-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Manufacturing
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Remanufacturing Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Captain Michael D'Angelo Garigan for his service and devotion to his community.

Bill: 117-hres-301
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Introduced: 2021-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Georgia
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Captain Michael D'Angelo Garigan for his lifelong commitment to his community and over three decades of service in law enforcement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Bill: 117-hres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2021-04-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world, acknowledges the onset of Ramadan (the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims), and expresses respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Introduced in House