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Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 27 through March 31, 2023, as "National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week".

Bill: 118-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2023-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Small Business Workplace Solutions Week in recognition of the essential services provided by the workplace solutions industry and its efforts to promote safety and support for our communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Observing the 29th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Bill: 118-hres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2023-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: 
This resolution observes the 29 th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, remembering the victims and survivors. It also recognizes the ongoing efforts of Rwanda to promote peace, reconciliation, and development, as well as reaffirms a commitment to prevent genocide and other mass atrocities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a "Social Work Month" and a "World Social Work Day".

Bill: 118-hres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2023-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Bill: 118-hres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2023-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Promoting youth mental health and well-being in a changing climate.

Bill: 118-hres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Introduced: 2023-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: 
This resolution expresses the House of Representative's resolve to take effective action on climate change to protect the mental health and well-being of current and future youth. It also supports the expansion of funding for climate education, resilience, and climate adaptation projects that benefit their mental health and well-being.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Introduced: 2023-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to lower energy costs by increasing American energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, by promoting transparency, accountability, permitting, and production of American resources, and by improving water quality certification and energy projects.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (Lower Energy Costs Act, which provides for the exploration, development, importation, and exportation of energy resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR H1474)
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR H1474)
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 165).
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1484-1485)
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 260, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 260 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 260.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1474-1484)
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1 with 7 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-30, by Mr. Reschenthaler.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 118-30, by Mr. Reschenthaler.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the importance of diplomacy and development in United States-African Union relations, promoting strategic partnerships and shared objectives between the United States and the African Union, and expressing strong support for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

Bill: 118-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2023-03-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: 
This resolution encourages the African Union (AU) and its member countries to prioritize economic and political reforms that uphold human rights, combat corruption, create an enabling climate for private sector investment, and promote transparent and accountable governance. The resolution also calls on the U.S. President and Secretary of State to carry out initiatives that bolster trade, elevate diplomatic engagement, combat food insecurity, and promote peace in Africa. (AU is a multilateral organization consisting of 55 member states of the African continent.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.

Bill: 118-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2023-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: 
This resolution supports and encourages climate education in K-12 schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority.

Bill: 118-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2023-03-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: 
This resolution condemns Turkey's continued occupation of Cyprus and calls on Turkey to withdraw all of its troops from the island. It also calls on Turkey to adhere to NATO's democratic principles and mission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of Workplace Eye Wellness Month by promoting the importance of protecting the eyes from increased screen time.

Bill: 118-hres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 
This bill supports the goals of Workplace Eye Wellness Month and encourages precautions to avoid workplace eye injuries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in elementary and secondary schools.

Bill: 118-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2023-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of March 31, 2023, as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

Bill: 118-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Finding that the Russian Federation's presence in the United Nations Security Council violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

Bill: 118-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution urges the President to take actions to limit, suspend, or terminate Russia's participation in the organs and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), including the U.N. Security Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.

Bill: 118-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution calls on (1) all other countries to cease and desist from implementing any digital services tax and to immediately stop unfairly targeting U.S. companies, and (2) U.S. government agencies to use all available methods and resources to protect U.S. companies from the discriminatory effects of digital services taxes. It also supports Congress looking at additional tools to address tax discrimination among U.S. trading partners, including tax countermeasures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure American values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

Bill: 118-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Digital media
Internet, web applications, social media
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of beauty and wellness educators to the United States and supporting the designation of March 30, 2023, as "National Beauty and Wellness Education Appreciation Day".

Bill: 118-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Cosmetics and personal care
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Beauty and Wellness Education Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to immediately release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Bill: 118-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Europe
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
International law and treaties
Ireland
Russia
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

action_date: 2023-06-14
text: This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2023-06-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2926; text: 6/12/2023 CR H2797-2798)
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McCaul objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 272.
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2797-2800)
action_date: 2023-06-12
text: Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-05-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 118-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Calling on major United States companies still operating in the Russian Federation to reconsider their continued presence given Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Bill: 118-hres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-04-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: 
This resolution calls on major U.S. companies still operating in Russia to reconsider their continued presence after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Supporting Americans who use their free speech rights to boycott U.S. firms still operating in Russia, the resolution condemns those companies, who provide financial benefits to the Putin regime and enable the regime to continue to wage war in Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as "National Sikh Day".

Bill: 118-hres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Sikh Day to honor and celebrate the important role played by the Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E302)
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 5, 2023, as "Barth Syndrome Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-hres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2023-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Barth Syndrome Awareness Day. Barth Syndrome is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder of lipid metabolism that primarily affects males.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Bill: 118-hres-277
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should restore mail delivery service standards to those of July 1, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House