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Honoring the 2022 World Series Champions-the Houston Astros-and the team's dedicated, iconic manager, Dusty Baker, as well as all of the team's outstanding players who have contributed to making history and proving that anything is possible.

Bill: 118-hres-24
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution honors the 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros as the world champions of baseball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 118-hres-25
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historical significance to the nation of Juneteenth Independence Day (commemorating the end of slavery in the United States).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for replacing the term "Thank you for your service" with "Thank you for our freedom".

Bill: 118-hres-26
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the phrase &quot;Thank you for our freedom&quot; as the way to respect members of the Armed Forces and veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-11
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: 2023-01-11
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: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

Bill: 118-hres-27
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution condemns all acts of political violence, as well as attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients. 
 
The resolution also states that all people have the freedom to access reproductive health care services and medical advice without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the Biden Administration to use all appropriate authorities to uphold public safety, protect health care facilities, and safeguard health care personnel and patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H176-177)
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

Bill: 118-hres-28
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Disability and health-based discrimination
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Supreme Court
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 
This resolution condemns the Supreme Court's holding in 
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
 (that there is no constitutional right to abortion) and expresses a commitment to instituting judicial reform and supporting access to abortion and the communities affected by the Court's ruling. It also urges the executive branch to advance reproductive justice. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-29
Sponsor: Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2023-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: 

Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

 
This resolution establishes the House Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to analyze underperforming or nonessential federal programs and recommend actions to modify or eliminate those programs. The resolution also establishes expedited procedures for legislation reported by the committee to eliminate programs or rescind funding.
 
The committee shall cease to exist at the end of the 120th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 94th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 40th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday.

Bill: 118-hres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2023-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 94th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the 40th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 115 years of serving communities.

Bill: 118-hres-31
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2023-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates and commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for its 115 years of service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the current definition of materiality in the securities laws and opposing new disclosure requirements outside the core mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bill: 118-hres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business records
Financial services and investments
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: 
This resolution supports the current definition of 
materiality
 under securities law and opposes certain new disclosure requirements for companies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the full implementation of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and expressing hope for the continued success of the Northern Ireland peace process on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.

Bill: 118-hres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: 
This resolution reaffirms support for the Belfast/Good Friday agreement on the 25th anniversary of its signing. The resolution also calls for full implementation of the agreement and commends those who have worked to further peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland in accordance with the principles of the agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of the men and women in the public safety community who operate unmanned aircraft systems.

Bill: 118-hres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2023-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: 
This resolution thanks operators of unmanned aircraft systems working in the area of public safety in the United States and promotes the profession by encouraging the public safety community and public officials to recognize National Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Public Safety Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023.

Bill: 118-hres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2023-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: 
This resolution revises House rules to require that the recording and broadcasting coverage of floor proceedings be at least as transparent as the coverage that occurred on January 3-6, 2023 (during the election of the Speaker).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Bill: 118-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2023-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
North Korea
Racial and ethnic relations
South Korea
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., on reaching the historic milestone of 103 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

Bill: 118-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2023-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: 
This resolution congratulates and commends Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. on 103 years of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit remote voting in meetings of committees and subcommittees and to require the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting of the committee or subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.

Bill: 118-hres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution prohibits remote voting on measures or matters before House committees or subcommittees. It also requires that a chair of a committee or subcommittee recognize Members in the order in which they seek recognition (currently, committees and subcommittees have discretion in determining the order of recognition).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such.

Bill: 118-hres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the President should classify synthetic illicit fentanyl-related substances as weapons of mass destruction; and (2) illicit fentanyl, and illicit fentanyl-related substances, should be permanently placed in schedule I (i.e., as drugs, substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse).
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the violent insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Bill: 118-hres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Civil disturbances
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crimes against property
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Committee on Ethics
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Subversive activities
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that former President Donald Trump did knowingly and purposefully incite a violent and unlawful insurrection against the United States and that action should be taken to prosecute or sanction any individual who participated in or facilitated this insurrection, including Members of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ethics, 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: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Underscoring continued support for the people of Ukraine in their fight against Russia's aggression, reiterating support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and its territorial waters, and calling for justice for all atrocity crimes committed by members of Russia's forces in Ukraine.

Bill: 118-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The resolution also (1) calls on Russia to end the war and remove all of its troops from Ukraine; and (2) expresses support for the people of Ukraine in their defense of their country's freedom, independence, and democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.

Bill: 118-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.

Bill: 118-hres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution urges all participants in the Good Friday agreement and subsequent agreements to honor their obligations. The resolution also supports efforts to (1) prevent a hard border within the island of Ireland and (2) promote peace and prosperity for all communities. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, a European Union member state.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution maintains that North Korea's seizure of the USS 
Pueblo
 and its crew is a violation of international law and declares that the ship should be returned to the United States.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State's Concealed Carry Improvement Act is unconstitutional.

Bill: 118-hres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2023-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
Judicial review and appeals
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the courts should find New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act unconstitutional and that all states should pass legislation supporting Second Amendment rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately express their contents.

Bill: 118-hres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 
This resolution permits Members to object to the consideration of legislation if the title (including the short title, if applicable) does not adequately expresses the content of the legislation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit in any bill, joint resolution, or conference report appropriating funds for relief and emergency assistance in response to major disasters the inclusion of any provision which appropriates or otherwise makes available funds for any other purpose.

Bill: 118-hres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2023-01-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: 
This resolution permits Members to object to the consideration of legislation that provides funding for assistance to respond to a major disaster if the legislation also provides funding for any other purpose.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-20
text: Introduced in House