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Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-20]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional operations and organization
Digital media
Government information and archives
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution permits the Speaker of the House, with the concurrence of the House Minority Leader, to authorize a recording of a joint meeting of Congress to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use.

action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution permits the Speaker of the House, with the concurrence of the House Minority Leader, to authorize a recording of a joint meeting of Congress to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2039-2040)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2039-2040)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2039-2040)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's statements of political interference in United States elections.

Bill: 118-hres-329
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution condemns Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's statements regarding U.S. elections on March 9, 2023. The resolution also calls on President Lopez Obrador to retract the statements and commit to noninterference in any election in the United States. 
 
The resolution also calls for the United States to monitor Mexico's activities that may interfere with U.S. elections and to use the tools of government to protect elections against all foreign interference. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

Bill: 118-hres-330
Sponsor: Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Crime Victims' Rights Week and its theme&#8212;
Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill: 118-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Ukrainian victory.

Bill: 118-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution affirms that it is U.S. policy to see Ukraine prevail against the Russian invasion and restored to its internationally recognized 1991 borders. The resolution also states that the peace brought by Ukraine's victory must be secured by integrating Ukraine into NATO and other Euroatlantic institutions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April as "National Donate Life Month" and expressing gratitude to all Americans who have registered to be organ and tissue donors.

Bill: 118-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation, goals, and ideals of National Donate Life Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Bill: 118-hres-334
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of Community College Month as a celebration of over 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that serve local and regional needs and strengthen the American economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the horrific shootings that occurred in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 10, 2023, in the Old National Bank building, and on April 15, 2023, in Chickasaw Park, honoring the memory of the victims of the attacks, expressing condolences and support to all those impacted by these tragedies, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to support all victims of gun violence.

Bill: 118-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Kentucky
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution condemns the acts of gun violence that led to the loss of life in Louisville, Kentucky, at the Old National Bank building on April 10, 2023, and at Chickasaw Park on April 15, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should recognize Robert Aitken's Bible as a historical document of the United States Congress.

Bill: 118-hres-336
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Religion
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution urges the House of Representatives to recognize Robert Aitken's Bible (the first known English-language Bible to be printed in North America) as a historical document of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Original Fair Housing Resolution of 2023

Bill: 118-hres-337
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Housing discrimination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 

Original Fair Housing Resolution of 2023

 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and values of the 55th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act and for efforts to strengthen housing protections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2023, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-hres-338
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy is the most viable approach to energy policy.

Bill: 118-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Coal
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy prices
Industrial policy and productivity
Manufacturing
Mining
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) an 
all-of-the-above
 approach to energy is the most viable approach to energy independence, (2) energy security is an issue of national security, and (3) increased domestic energy production will result in lower energy prices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2023, as "D.C. Statehood Day".

Bill: 118-hres-340
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of D.C. Statehood Day and calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Armed Services, the Judiciary, and 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: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is important to maintain cash as a robust and viable payment option.

Bill: 118-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that it is important to maintain cash as a robust and viable payment option.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 48th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Bill: 118-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Steel, Michelle [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of the 48th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and (2) the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Bill: 118-hres-343
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution supports (1) the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week; and (2) resources and educational initiatives that communicate how affected communities can take preventative measures such as instituting early warning systems and reducing unplanned human ignitions, as well as how to safely and efficiently evacuate people and their animals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.

Bill: 118-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month should be established to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of recent Garifuna immigrant heritage to the history of the United States. 
 
The Garifuna people are a people of mixed free African and indigenous American ancestry that originated in the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent and speak Garifuna, an Arawakan language, and Vincentian Creole.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that infertility is a widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders.

Bill: 118-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Disability and health-based discrimination
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical research
Mental health
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the need for education, research, and medical interventions to address infertility and disparities associated with that disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the support of the United States to our strongest ally in the region, Israel, and recognizing the authoritarian and extremist regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a threat to Israel, the region, the United States, and global stability.

Bill: 118-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution expresses U.S. support for Israel and its efforts to defend its right to existence. The resolution also declares that the United States and international community must prevent Iran from acquiring or building nuclear weapons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2023 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2023-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Parkinson's Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.

Bill: 118-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: 
This resolution declares gun violence to be a public health crisis. It also urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand research and data collection on preventing gun violence and the Surgeon General to report on firearm injuries and violence prevention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.

Bill: 118-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2023-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2508)
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.

Bill: 118-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2023-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to advance commonsense policy priorities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-17
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boyle (PA). Petition No: 118-1. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/dischargepetition/2023051701?CongressNum=118">Discharge petition </a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Introduced in House