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Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize investments in children and youth in development and humanitarian assistance policies, programs, and activities.

Bill: 118-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution urges U.S. agencies working abroad to ensure that U.S. foreign assistance directly addresses youth needs and youth engagement. Specifically, it (1) urges the Department of State to coordinate with all agencies managing foreign assistance to develop a strategy that directly addresses youth needs, (2) calls on those agencies to improve tracking and disaggregation of funding benefiting children and youth, and (3) urges those agencies to reimagine development and humanitarian assistance diplomacy to prioritize youth programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 21, 2023, as National Teach Ag Day and celebrating 75 years of the National Association of Agricultural Educators.

Bill: 118-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Teach Ag Day and recognizes the important role of agricultural education and the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-01-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Hazing Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2023, as national "Bruce Springsteen Day", and honoring his contributions to music, New Jersey, and the Nation.

Bill: 118-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Bruce Springsteen Day and honors Springsteen's contributions to music, New Jersey, and the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week".

Bill: 118-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Source Water Protection Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 118-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution designates an annual Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Peace Month" and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Bill: 118-hres-721
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Peace Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 18 through September 22, 2023, as "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-hres-722
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Community Health Worker Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Jack Trice.

Bill: 118-hres-724
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Jack Trice (Iowa State University's first African-American student-athlete).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4954-4955)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.

Bill: 118-hres-725
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rare Cancer Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".

Bill: 118-hres-726
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Clean Energy Week. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Bill: 118-hres-727
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-728
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution supports Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and encourages the public to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Recovery Month".

Bill: 118-hres-729
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Recovery Month and recognizes the importance of education to prevent substance use disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the period before the date of any primary election or general election during which a mass mailing is not frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in such election, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-731
Sponsor: Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2023-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: 
This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the period before the date of any primary election or general election during which a mass mailing is not frankable by a Member of the House who is a candidate in such election.

Under the resolution, a mailing is not frankable when it is postmarked less than 60 days before the date of a primary or general election (whether regular, special, or runoff) in which the Member is a candidate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6120)
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6120)
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6120)
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2023-12-05
text: Mrs. Houchin asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-09-27
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: 2023-09-27
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: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, through October 7, 2023, as "National Student Athlete Mental Health Week".

Bill: 118-hres-732
Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2023-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of Mental Illness Awareness Week and supports the designation of a National Student Athlete Mental Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-733
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2023-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: 
This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".

Bill: 118-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25]
Introduced: 2023-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Latino and Latina Physician Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill: 118-hres-735
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: 
This resolution requests the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region and an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Azerbaijan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of September 25, 2023, to October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 118-hres-736
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2023-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 16th anniversary of the establishment of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions and expresses support for the designation of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-737
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the relationship between, and encourages efforts to address, firearm violence and intimate partner violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the goal of the education system shall be that virtually every American student be able to read at grade level or better.

Bill: 118-hres-738
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2023-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the goal of the education system shall be that virtually every American student be able to read at grade level or better.

Additionally, the resolution encourages literacy programs to be set up to include one-on-one tutoring for each student diagnosed with a literacy gap of one year or more. The resolution encourages this one-on-one tutoring to be five days per week until the student is reading at grade level. 

The resolution also encourages state and local government agencies working with private organizations with proven literacy programs to (1) work together to identify and establish solutions to illiteracy, and (2) establish adult literacy programs to help adults who have reading gaps below 8th grade.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the waiver of sanctions on Iran submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023.

Bill: 118-hres-739
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2023-09-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day".

Bill: 118-hres-740
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-741
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Introduced: 2023-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5525) making continuing appropriations for FY2024. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 210 (Roll no. 509). (text: CR H4861)
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 210 (Roll no. 509). (text: CR H4861)
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced the unfinished business was the question on agreeing to H. Res. 741. (consideration: CR H4869)
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 741, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 207 (Roll no. 508).
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4861-4869)
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5525 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-230, by Mr. Reschenthaler.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-230, by Mr. Reschenthaler.
action_date: 2023-09-29
text: Introduced in House