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Recognizing 14 years since the end of the war in Sri Lanka on May 18, 2009, honoring the lives lost, and expressing support for justice, accountability, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka to ensure a lasting peaceful political solution and a prosperous future for all people of Sri Lanka.

Bill: 118-hres-427
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the 14th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka and urges the United States to work with the United Nations to establish an international mechanism for accountability for the grave crimes committed during the war. The resolution also encourages the promotion of universally accepted democratic principles on the island of Sri Lanka, including by using the referendum process to ensure that all ethnicities are equitably represented.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-428
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: 
This resolution calls for the immediate extradition or rendering of convicted criminals William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and others receiving safe harbor in Cuba to the United States. The resolution also urges the Secretary of State, Attorney General, and international community to continue to press for the immediate return of all fugitives from justice to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for protecting and conserving at least 50 percent of the land, freshwater, and ocean ecosystems in the United States and encouraging diplomatic community efforts to achieve this goal worldwide.

Bill: 118-hres-430
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution expresses the need to protect domestic land and water ecosystems and to promote the same goal worldwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to rename the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as the Office of Talent and Development and to transfer the Office to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Bill: 118-hres-431
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution changes the name of the congressional Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the House of Representatives to the Office of Talent and Development. It also transfers that office to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the month of May as Sex Ed For All Month: Equity and Access for All.

Bill: 118-hres-432
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sex Ed For All Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.

Bill: 118-hres-433
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program and its outsized influence in developing and supporting enduring relationships around the world. The resolution also expresses deep gratitude for the service of members of the National Guard to the program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Declaring a mental health crisis among youth in the United States, and expressing the pressing need for historic investments in mental health care for students.

Bill: 118-hres-434
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Detention of persons
Elementary and secondary education
Health promotion and preventive care
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Mental health
Racial and ethnic relations
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes that there is a mental health crisis among youth in the United States and encourages various efforts to address the crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-435
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Sex offenses
Women's employment
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution requires that during each congressional session Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives complete training on workplace rights and responsibilities, including antidiscrimination and anti-harassment training.

action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 
This resolution requires that during each congressional session Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives complete training on workplace rights and responsibilities, including antidiscrimination and anti-harassment training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2532)
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2532)
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2531-2532)
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 22 through 26, 2023, as "Educator Mental Health Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-hres-436
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2023-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Educator Mental Health Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Censuring and condemning Adam Schiff, Representative of California's 30th Congressional District.

Bill: 118-hres-437
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 
This resolution condemns, censures, and fines Representative Adam Schiff for conduct that misleads the American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the rise of antisemitism and calling on elected officials to identify and educate others on the contributions of the Jewish American community.

Bill: 118-hres-438
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 
This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and combat antisemitism. 
 
The resolution also (1) urges that all possible steps be taken to ensure the safety and security of Jewish American communities, and (2) calls on the Executive Branch and civic leaders to identify and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2508-2509)
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Bill: 118-hres-439
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2023-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive agency funding and structure
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the benefits of global trade improve the lives of Americans and American communities by fostering a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous economy.

Bill: 118-hres-440
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Introduced: 2023-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: 
This resolution supports international trade for its critical role in the health of the U.S. economy. It also directs, where appropriate, the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements with allied nations that are beneficial to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the authoritarian repression of the Belarusian democracy movement by the Lukashenka regime and calling for the release of all political prisoners as well as free and fair elections.

Bill: 118-hres-441
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: 
This resolution finds that the August 9, 2020, election in Belarus was neither free nor fair and does not recognize Alyaksandr Lukashenka as the legitimate president of Belarus. The resolution condemns human rights violations committed by Belarusian authorities, calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners, and calls for new elections under the observation of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 24 as "National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day" or "National AMT Day" to commemorate the work of aviation maintenance professionals.

Bill: 118-hres-442
Sponsor: Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of aviation maintenance technicians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day".

Bill: 118-hres-443
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day and honors past and current members of the Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E492)
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2023, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Bill: 118-hres-444
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Senate to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Bill: 118-hres-445
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution calls on the Senate to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, also known as CEDAW.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Bill: 118-hres-446
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes that District of Columbia residents, including past and current servicemembers and their families, have earned and deserve statehood and full participation in the federal government. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices for consumers, supporting rural communities, and lessening reliance on foreign adversaries.

Bill: 118-hres-447
Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy prices
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Renewable Fuels Month. It also recognizes the role renewable fuels play in reducing carbon impacts, lowering fuel prices, supporting rural communities, and lessening the reliance of the United States on foreign adversaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring Daniel Penny of West Islip, New York, for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety.

Bill: 118-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes and honors Daniel Penny of West Islip, NY, for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan.

Bill: 118-hres-449
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution encourages the President and the Senate to work with the House of Representatives to avoid or mitigate double taxation between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution also encourages the President to seek additional ways to increase U.S. trade, technology, and investment ties with Taiwan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 118-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2023-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: 
This resolution condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism and anti-Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander or ethnic intolerance.
 
The resolution calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to
 
 
 expeditiously and vigorously investigate all reports of hate crimes and threats against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in the United States; 
 
 work to improve the reporting of such hate crimes; and 
 
 hold the perpetrators of those crimes, incidents, or threats accountable and bring the perpetrators to justice.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-25
text: Introduced in House