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Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as "National Amateur Radio Operators Day".

Bill: 118-hres-305
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution supports the designation and celebration of National Amateur Radio Operators Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to conduct a study and issue a report about ways to increase the accessability of live broadcasts of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives to individuals without cable or satellite television, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-306
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2023-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: 
This resolution requires a study on how to increase the accessibility of live broadcasts of House floor proceedings for those without cable or satellite television, including through the use of streaming services and software applications.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Modernization.
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Bill: 118-hres-307
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2023-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bill: 118-hres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: 
This resolution condemns calls to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and rejects attempts by a vocal minority to degrade public trust in federal law enforcement agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care.

Bill: 118-hres-309
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the authority to review and approve drugs pursuant to its own expertise, and that recent court decisions blocking the FDA's approval of mifepristone (which is used in medication abortion) violate congressional intent with respect to the FDA's authority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the inaction by the Islamic Republic of Iran in addressing the poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls, the Daughters of the Iranian Revolution.

Bill: 118-hres-310
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution condemns the deliberate gas attacks on schoolgirls in Iran (up to 7,000 schoolgirls were poisoned in at least 290 attacks, according to human rights groups) and Iran's suppression of individuals participating in demonstrations. The resolution also urges the United States to initiate a formal process for an independent investigation and to work with the United Nations in investigating the gas attacks on schoolgirls in Iran.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E342)
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Bill: 118-hres-311
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bahrain
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords. 
 
The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. 

action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords. 
 
The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 19 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H1929)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 19 (Roll no. 194). (text: CR H1929)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1932-1933)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 311.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1929-1931)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill: 118-hres-312
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Commending and congratulating the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey National Championship.

Bill: 118-hres-313
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution commends the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Hockey National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging that the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases and the "territorial incorporation doctrine" are contrary to the text and history of the United States Constitution, rest on racial views and stereotypes from the era of Plessy v. Ferguson that have long been rejected, are contrary to our Nation's most basic constitutional and democratic principles, and should be rejected as having no place in United States constitutional law.

Bill: 118-hres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Supreme Court
U.S. history
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution rejects the Supreme Court's decisions in the Insular Cases (a series of cases regarding the application of constitutional rights in U.S. territories) and recognizes that constitutional and democratic principles apply throughout the states and territories of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs .
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Earth Day; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 9, 2023, through April 15, 2023, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week".

Bill: 118-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly remote and digitally dependent world.

Bill: 118-hres-317
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Internet, web applications, social media
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 
This resolution addresses the need for improvements to broadband infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and the role of specified federal agencies in making such improvements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.

Bill: 118-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and South Korea. Affirming the importance of the U.S.-South Korean alliance as the linchpin to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean peninsula, the resolution welcomes President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United States. It also supports ongoing defense and security ties, calls for continued promotion of human rights, and encourages close cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Republic of Artsakh's independence and condemning Azerbaijan's continued aggression against Armenia and Artsakh.

Bill: 118-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2023-04-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes the independence of the Republic of Artaskh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh (the region is internationally recognized to be part of Azerbaijan). The resolution also urges the United States to support international recognition of an independent Artaskh and to cease foreign and military assistance to Azerbaijan, condemns Azerbaijan's blockade and aggression, and supports Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Bill: 118-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.

action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1933)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1933)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1933)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Ukrainian victory.

Bill: 118-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
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: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 62d anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and remembering the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506).

Bill: 118-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution pays tribute to the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) who participated in the Bay of Pigs operation, and it calls on the United States to support policies that promote respect for democratic principles, civil liberties, freedom, and justice in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the staff of this Nation's public, school, academic, and special libraries and the essential services they provide to our communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social services and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Bill: 118-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes that libraries and library workers provide critical infrastructure for the United States and supports the prioritization of full funding of library services. It reaffirms (1) the fundamental right of people to access information, (2) the fundamental right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain at work, and (3) the civil rights of library workers to exercise their responsibilities to the public without threats or intimidation.
 
The resolution also recognizes the right of library workers to speak out on matters of public concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.

Bill: 118-hres-325
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24-29, 2023, as "Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week".

Bill: 118-hres-326
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week and recognizes the efforts of the industry's small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in House