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Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Bill: 118-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2023-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: News media and reporting
Rural conditions and development
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 698) to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7]
Introduced: 2023-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 698) to regulate assault weapons, to ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mrs. McBath. Petition No: 118-2. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023061302?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

Bill: 118-hres-453
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2023-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Clyburn. Petition No: 118-3. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023061303?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 715) to require a background check for every firearm sale.

Bill: 118-hres-454
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 715) to require a background check for every firearm sale.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Thompson (CA). Petition No: 118-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023061304?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures)
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.

Bill: 118-hres-455
Sponsor: Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2023-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Black service members who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3746) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.

Bill: 118-hres-456
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2023-05-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3746) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling.
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits, rescinds unobligated funds, and expands work requirements for federal programs).

action_date: 2023-05-31
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits, rescinds unobligated funds, and expands work requirements for federal programs).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 187 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H2671)
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 187 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H2671)
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 456.
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2671-2680)
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3746 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-81, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-81, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the humanitarian work of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches to save the lives of French Jews and other persons during the Holocaust.

Bill: 118-hres-457
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Introduced: 2023-05-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: 
This resolution honors the humanitarian work of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches, Consul of Portugal in Bordeaux, France, following the Nazi invasion of France. The resolution states that he acted with great courage and at personal risk to issue visas that spared many thousands of people from the Nazi occupation of France and the Holocaust.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-30
text: Introduced in House
Requiring foreign state media outlets with credentialed members in the House news media galleries to comply with the Foreign Agents Registration Act by prohibiting the admission into such galleries of reporters and correspondents who are representatives of such outlets who are not in compliance with the requirements of such Act, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-458
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2023-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
International exchange and broadcasting
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: 
This resolution restricts access to the news media galleries in the House Chamber by representatives of media outlets that are affiliated with a foreign government, the family of the ruling monarch of a foreign country, or a foreign political party.
 
Specifically, the resolution bars access to the news media galleries by representatives of a foreign state media outlet if that outlet is not registered as a foreign agent or it otherwise fails to comply with applicable requirements for foreign agents. 
 
In addition, before being admitted to the news media galleries, representatives of foreign state media outlets must (1) certify that they have, within the prior six months, undergone a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); and (2) that the FBI determined they do not pose a threat to U.S. security.
 
The resolution also caps at 10 the number of reporters and correspondents from the same foreign state media outlet who may be admitted to the news media galleries.
 
The bill also requires a report on the most effective methods for implementing these restrictions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
action_date: 2023-05-31
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: 2023-05-31
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: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-459
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.

Bill: 118-hres-460
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2023-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Age discrimination
Aging
Computer security and identity theft
Domestic violence and child abuse
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care
Housing supply and affordability
Internet, web applications, social media
Medicaid
Medicare
Nutrition and diet
Prescription drugs
Social security and elderly assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the enactment of the Older Americans Bill of Rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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: 2023-05-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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: 2023-05-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-462
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2023-06-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: 
This resolution expresses respect for and solidarity with the families and friends of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for participating in prodemocracy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. It also reaffirms support for those who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights in China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging that unborn children are legal and constitutional persons who are entitled to the equal protection of the laws.

Bill: 118-hres-464
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2023-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: 
This resolution declares that the life of each human person begins at fertilization and calls upon Congress to enact legislation to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment's guarantee of equal protection for unborn children nationwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles.

Bill: 118-hres-465
Sponsor: Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2023-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for keeping AM radios in cars. (Several car manufacturers announced plans to remove AM radio options from some or all of their models.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

Bill: 118-hres-466
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]
Introduced: 2023-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Portuguese National Heritage Month. 
 
The bill also honors the integral role of the Portuguese-American community and the manifold heritage of Portugal in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 4 through June 10, 2023, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.

Bill: 118-hres-467
Sponsor: Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Trailer Safety Week and expresses strong support for efforts to increase awareness of the importance of being committed to trailer safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.

Bill: 118-hres-468
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. DeGette. Petition No: 118-5. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2023062105?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark F. Pomerantz in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with the terms of a lawful and valid congressional subpoena.

Bill: 118-hres-469
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to take action to enforce the subpoena of Mark Pomerantz and find him in contempt of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 118-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text:  

This resolution impeaches Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors for ceasing construction of a border wall and for other activities relating to immigration and the southern border.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the redoubling of diplomatic efforts by the United States and its international partners to help achieve a negotiated, Haitian-led solution to the current impasse in Haiti that paves the way for broadly representative interim government to oversee the return to constitutional rule through free and fair elections.

Bill: 118-hres-471
Sponsor: Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution urges the United States and international partners to redouble their efforts to help Haiti achieve a negotiated, Haitian-led path to a broadly representative interim government. The resolution also calls for stronger action from relevant U.S. agencies to address illegal arms trafficking and illicit financial flows that are sustaining the current crisis. 
 
The resolution also encourages the Senate to swiftly confirm a new ambassador to Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933.

Bill: 118-hres-472
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to recognize and remember the Semele Massacre. The Semele Massacre was the 1933 killing of up to 3,000 unarmed Assyrian Christians by the armed forces of the government of Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing congratulations to T.J. Hopkins for his promotion to the Cincinnati Reds.

Bill: 118-hres-473
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution congratulates T.J. Hopkins for his promotion to the Cincinnati Reds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber.

Bill: 118-hres-474
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place in the House Chamber a real-time display of the outstanding national debt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as "National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day".

Bill: 118-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2023-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-06
text: Introduced in House