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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2024.

Bill: 118-hres-1002
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2024-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.

The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion.

The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Bill: 118-hres-1003
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2024-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-07
text:  

This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 4 through February 10, 2024, as "National Burn Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-hres-1004
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Introduced: 2024-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Burn Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of local print and digital journalism to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and the continuation and freedom of the United States as it is known today.

Bill: 118-hres-1005
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2024-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: 
This resolution expresses support for local news and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the best interests of federal, state, and local governments to foster robust local news sources. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert "Bob" Nesta Marley.

Bill: 118-hres-1006
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2024-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text:  

This resolution acknowledges the life and impact of Robert “Bob” Nesta Marley on his 79th birthday.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

Bill: 118-hres-1007
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2024-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: 
This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

This applies to a resolution (1) impeaching an officer of the government; (2) censuring, reprimanding, or expelling a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or (3) causing a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of a "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of its 114th anniversary.

Bill: 118-hres-1008
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2024-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of the 114th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (H508)
Providing consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

Bill: 118-hres-1009
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Introduced: 2024-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: 
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.

action_date: 2024-02-14
text: 
This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 7176) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H603)
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 208 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H603)
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 206 (Roll no. 45).
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H616-617)
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1009, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1009.
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H603-610)
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7176 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-388, by Mr. Reschenthaler.
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-388, by Mr. Reschenthaler.
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of February 2024 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1010
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2024-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-13
text:  

This resolution supports the designation of Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Federal job guarantee.

Bill: 118-hres-1011
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2024-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the federal government to create a federal job guarantee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-1012
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2024-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: 
This resolution condemns Azerbaijan for its detention of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu and for the suppression of academic freedom. It also calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu's immediate and unconditional release and for the Department of State to prioritize his well-being and release in all engagements with Azerbaijan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2024 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1013
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2024-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the heroic sacrifices of the Ukrainian people 2 years after Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, and recognizing the terrible cost of Russia's war of aggression.

Bill: 118-hres-1014
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2024-02-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.

Bill: 118-hres-1015
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2024-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5673) to advance responsible policies.

Bill: 118-hres-1016
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2024-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5673) to advance responsible policies.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. McGovern. Petition No: 118-9. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024031209?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
BRIDGE to Congress Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-1017
Sponsor: Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2024-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: 

Bringing Real Ideas, Data, and Genuine Experience to Congress Resolution or BRIDGE to Congress Resolution

This resolution eliminates the requirement for committee chair approval for witnesses to testify remotely before committees of the House of Representatives during the 118 th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the remarkable achievements and patriotic service of late Michigan native Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr., the only known member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen authorized to fly for two Allied countries during World War II.

Bill: 118-hres-1018
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2024-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: 

Honorable Captain Claude A. Rowe, Jr. Resolution

This resolution memorializes Captain Claude A. Rowe Jr. for his record of personal and professional achievements, devotion to his family and friends, and loyalty and love for his country.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.

Bill: 118-hres-1019
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2024-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: 
This resolution condemns the targeting and imprisonment of individuals associated with Mountain Gateway Ministry and calls upon the Nicaraguan government to take prompt action. Mountain Gateway Ministry is a U.S.-based religious organization active in Nicaragua. Individuals affiliated with the group were arrested in Nicaragua in December, 2023. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expresses steadfast resolve with the people of Texas, condemns the current administration's efforts to impose the consequences of illegal immigration on the States, and considers, pursuant to article III, section 3 of the Constitution, Joe Biden to be guilty of treason against the people of the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-1020
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2024-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: 
This resolution condemns the Biden administration for imposing the consequences of illegal immigration on the states. It considers President Biden guilty of treason under Article III, Section 3, of the U.S. Constitution and expresses that Congress should exercise its constitutional power to declare the punishment of treason.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that the political persecution of President Donald J. Trump is morally unjustifiable and has damaged institutional trust to an extraordinary degree; that the Biden administration's weaponization of the Federal Government against Donald Trump, the Republican Party's nominee for President in 2024, must end; that those responsible for the persecution of Donald Trump within the Biden administration must be held accountable by Congress; and that the United States would benefit enormously from having Donald J. Trump inaugurated once again as the President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

Bill: 118-hres-1021
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2024-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-16
text:  

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the alleged political persecution of, and weaponization of the federal government by the Biden Administration against, Donald Trump.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of March 2024 as "National March into Literacy Month".

Bill: 118-hres-1022
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]
Introduced: 2024-02-20 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text:  

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National March into Literacy Month.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
Ride-Along Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-1023
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2024-02-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: 

Ride-Along Resolution

 
This resolution requires each Member of the House of Representatives to participate in one shift in a passenger seat of a law enforcement vehicle observing the work day of a local law enforcement officer in the congressional district of the Member once during each term as a Member.
 
The Committee on House Administration must promulgate regulations to carry out this resolution. 
 
If the Committee on Ethics determines that a Member has not satisfied the requirement to participate in such a ride-along by the deadline, the committee must
 
 
 publish the name of the Member on a readily available, public list on the committee's website; and
 
cause to be published in the Congressional Record information with respect to the failure of the Member to satisfy such requirement.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing World Thinking Day as an annual celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), champion international friendship and take the opportunity to speak out about issues that affect girls and young women across the globe.

Bill: 118-hres-1024
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2024-02-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes World Thinking Day as a celebration of international friendship between girls across the world. World Thinking Day is sponsored by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

The resolution also recognizes the 2024 World Thinking Day theme, 
Our World, Out Thriving Future: The Environment and Global Poverty.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2024, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-hres-1025
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2024-02-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day. Barth Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder of lipid metabolism that primarily affects males.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

Bill: 118-hres-1026
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2024-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.

Bill: 118-hres-1027
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2024-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-12
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Fitzpatrick. Petition No: 118-10. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2024031210?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Commending Southern California Wineries and Vineyards Resolution.

Bill: 118-hres-1028
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2024-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the importance of southern California wine growers and the wine industry to California; and (2) the significant contributions of the southern California wine industry to the U.S. economy, tourism industry, and job market. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-23
text: Introduced in House