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Acknowledging the service, sacrifice, and courage of veterans and ensuring that Congress imposes no additional fee or cost for benefits earned through service.

Bill: 118-hres-612
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2023-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: 
This resolution supports the benefits veterans have earned through service and opposes any efforts to impose new fees or burdens on veterans for veterans benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

Bill: 118-hres-613
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2023-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring movement and commends the Tunisian people for their courage and democratic achievements. It also expresses concern for recent reversals of such democratic gains and urges Tunisia to release all political prisoners and to respect the rights of the people to free exercise of peaceful assembly, expression, and the press.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning revisionist education and revisionist history as it relates to the African-American experience.

Bill: 118-hres-615
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution condemns racist education and revisionist history as it relates to U.S. history and African American history. 

The resolution

condemns racist education on all fronts,

calls upon Members of Congress to denounce the racist tropes found in Florida’s new African American history standards for elementary and secondary school students,

pledges to advocate for education that tells the full narrative of U.S. history and African American history,

rejects the decision to downplay the horror of slavery in the United States,

promotes the dignity of African American youth by allowing them to learn the accurate historical account of their ancestors and the hardships they faced,

rejects the decision to rewrite history to ingrain white supremacy into the minds of children, and

urges the Florida Board of Education to immediately reverse its decision and promulgate new African American history standards that are free of inaccurate racist tropes and the assertion that Black people could find slavery beneficial. 

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the people of Afghanistan, condemning the Taliban's assault on human rights and the specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and expressing support for any Afghans who assisted in the United States mission in Afghanistan.

Bill: 118-hres-616
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Child safety and welfare
Human rights
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution condemns the Taliban’s ongoing human rights abuses against women and girls, members of religious and ethnic minorities, and members of other vulnerable groups in Afghanistan. It also encourages the Department of State to consider determining whether the Taliban have committed crimes against humanity in connection to their treatment of women and girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.
action_date: 2024-05-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing August 11, 2023, as the 50th anniversary of hip-hop.

Bill: 118-hres-618
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the contribution of hip-hop to American art and culture. 
 
Further, it encourages local governments to build partnerships with local hip-hop entities and other members of creative arts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Bill: 118-hres-619
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of July as Disability Pride Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.

Bill: 118-hres-620
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2023-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution calls on North Korea to release any abducted foreign nationals, including those from Japan. It also urges North Korea to return the remains of deceased abductees, to make restitution, to apologize, and to permanently cease such activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 3, 2023, as "Tony Bennett Day".

Bill: 118-hres-621
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Tony Bennett Day in honor of his contributions to the arts and to society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

Bill: 118-hres-622
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution acknowledges members of the Coast Guard for providing maritime border security and congratulates them on their service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Censuring Paul Gosar, Representative of the 9th Congressional District of Arizona.

Bill: 118-hres-623
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution censures Representative Paul Gosar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Bill: 118-hres-624
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region and expresses support for the people of Gibraltar. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the critical role of congressional staff and support staff working on Capitol Hill and in State or district offices.

Bill: 118-hres-625
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes and thanks congressional staff and support staff who work on Capitol Hill and in state or district offices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Censuring Representative Andy Ogles.

Bill: 118-hres-626
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution censures Representative Andy Ogles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.

Bill: 118-hres-627
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution condemns Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners. It also urges the Biden Administration and U.S. allies to publicly condemn the massacre and to pressure Iran to provide information to the families of the victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-628
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution terminates the Office of Diversity and Inclusion within the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
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: 2023-07-27
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: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should not be permitted to develop, create, or implement a central bank digital currency, or use any such tool to implement monetary policy.

Bill: 118-hres-629
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Board of Governors of the
 
Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee should not be allowed to (1) develop, create, or implement a central bank digital currency; or (2) use any such tool to implement monetary policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing August 1, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Bill: 118-hres-630
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution encourages law enforcement departments to use the National Night Out as an opportunity to improve relationships with the communities they serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to advance the country's national spectrum policy amidst the 29th anniversary of the Federal Communications Commission's first spectrum auction that commenced on July 25, 1994.

Bill: 118-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Radio spectrum allocation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 29th anniversary of the first auction of the electromagnetic spectrum held by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and supports the FCC's authority to use competitive bidding for granting licenses to use spectrum for commercial wireless communications.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing July 28, 2023, as "World Hepatitis Day".

Bill: 118-hres-632
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes World Hepatitis Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the approval of Congress for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Small Business Administration and in recognition of America's entrepreneurs and job creators for their important contributions to the United States economy.

Bill: 118-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2023-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: 
This resolution expresses approval of the 70th anniversary celebration of the Small Business Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World

Bill: 118-hres-635
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for members of the Islamic community and recognizes Islam as one of the world's great religions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.

Bill: 118-hres-636
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2023-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Hong Kong
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: 
This resolution condemns China's Hong Kong national security law (officially called 
The Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
) and related human rights abuses. The resolution also (1) supports the people of Hong Kong as they fight to exercise fundamental rights and freedoms; and (2) calls upon the Hong Kong government to drop all sedition and national security law-related charges and free all defendants immediately, including Jimmy Lai, Cardinal Zen, and at least 47 individuals known collectively as the Hong Kong 47. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition for its 40 years of celebrating the great outdoors.

Bill: 118-hres-637
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2023-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: 
 This resolution congratulates the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, a nonprofit organization in Charleston, South Carolina, on its 40th anniversary for its festivals promoting wildlife conservation, education, and the arts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Bill: 118-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2023-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Minority Mental Health Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impacts of mental health conditions and struggles on minority populations and communities.

Bill: 118-hres-639
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2023-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the mental health disparities that Black, Indigenous, and people of color face in the United States and supports efforts to increase access to and resources for mental health care services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Addressing the national crisis of suicide among minority adolescents.

Bill: 118-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-08-01 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: 2023-08-01
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: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-08-01
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: 2023-08-01
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: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Bill: 118-hres-641
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2023-08-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: 
This resolution expresses that the International Atomic Energy Agency plays an indispensable role in strengthening nuclear security and safety around the globe.
 
The resolution also reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House