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Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers.

Bill: 118-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2023-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: 
This resolution honors and recognizes the patriotism and contributions made by generations of veterans service organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers and commends the members of such organizations for their dedicated service to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and their communities.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to promote awareness of the contributions and dedication of members of veterans service, organizations, veteran advocacy groups, and volunteers to members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. Additionally, the resolution calls on citizens to follow the example of such groups and volunteer support and services to those who have served the country.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 118-hres-643
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2023-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Judicial Conference of the United States to authorize that the trial of former President Donald J. Trump for his alleged crimes related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection be broadcast to the American public.

Bill: 118-hres-644
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2023-08-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: 
This resolution calls on the Judicial Conference of the United States to authorize that the trial of former President Trump for his alleged crimes related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection be broadcast to the American public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of "Chicano Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-645
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2023-08-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of Chicano Heritage Month and asserts that Mexican Americans enhance the diversity and strength of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E775)
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the launch of the Redmond Space District in partnership with the City of Redmond and OneRedmond, showcasing the growth of Redmond's Space Cluster.

Bill: 118-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2023-08-04 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the growing space industry in the Redmond Space District in Redmond, Washington.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".

Bill: 118-hres-647
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2023-08-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies.
 
Further, the resolution acknowledges the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to society in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the close partnership between the United States and the Republic of Kosovo.

Bill: 118-hres-648
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2023-08-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense that (1) the United States and Kosovo remain close partners, and (2) recognizing Kosovo as a sovereign, independent, democratic, multiethnic state within its recognized borders should remain U.S. policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-04
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the United States to champion a regional artificial intelligence strategy in the Americas to foster inclusive artificial intelligence systems that combat biases within marginalized groups and promote social justice, economic well-being, and democratic values.

Bill: 118-hres-649
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2023-08-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-08
text: 
This resolution urges the development and implementation of a safe and responsible regional artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for the Western Hemisphere to protect and advance civil rights, civil liberties, privacy, equal opportunities, and access to critical resources or services. The resolution also calls on the United States to invest and leverage funding from its economic and international development agencies in research and development of AI education, training, and infrastructure throughout the Western Hemisphere.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-08-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2023-08-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-08
text: Introduced in House
In the matter of George Santos.

Bill: 118-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 
This resolution expels Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the decision of the Secretary of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools and explicitly affirming that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for Federal funding under such Act.

Bill: 118-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 
This resolution condemns the decision of the Department of Education to prohibit the use of funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) for hunter, archery, and other shooting sports education programs in schools. The resolution also explicitly affirms that school programs that train students in archery, hunting, or other shooting sports are eligible for federal funding under the ESEA.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 118-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 
This resolution impeaches President Joe Biden for high crimes and misdemeanors relating to actions involving his son Hunter Biden.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of August 13th through August 19, 2023, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Bill: 118-hres-653
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2023-08-11 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: 
The resolution supports the goals of Warehouse Worker Recognition Week, acknowledges that warehouse workers are frontline workers, and recommits to working together to support the needs of these frontline workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-11
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building.

Bill: 118-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: 
This resolution calls on the Senate to remove the name of Richard B. Russell from the Russell Senate Office Building and revert to the building's original name&#8212;the Old Senate Office Building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
Original Resolution Honoring Houston’s Seven Major Black Newspapers

Bill: 118-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes the work and legacy of seven Black publications in Houston, Texas, and acknowledges their role in elevating voices and shaping narratives within the African-American community and society at large.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
Original Resolution Honoring John Brown

Bill: 118-hres-656
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: 

Original Resolution Honoring John Brown

This resolution acknowledges and honors John Brown (1800-1859) for his relentless endeavors in his pursuit of liberty for all human beings, his unyielding opposition to the institution of slavery, and his significant role in the abolition of slavery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination.

Bill: 118-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: 
 This resolution condemns racism and invidious discrimination as evil and antithetical to the U.S. Constitution and declares unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination in America. (Invidious discrimination generally refers to discrimination based on a classification that is arbitrary or irrational and not related to a legitimate purpose.)
 
The resolution also expresses the intention of the House of Representatives to pass legislation establishing a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation. The department shall be charged with developing and coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
Censuring and condemning United States District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan.

Bill: 118-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: 
This resolution censures and condemns Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The resolution also directs the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate an investigation into Judge Chutkan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-08-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army and thanking them for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5th, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people.

Bill: 118-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes and thanks the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the courageous actions of Reverend Nat Turner in his fight to abolish slavery and make the majestic words of the Jeffersonian Declaration of Independence, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", apply to the enslaved, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of Reverend Nat Turner to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and calling on Congress to fulfill the demands of the March participants, including decent housing, the right to vote, and a fair wage.

Bill: 118-hres-661
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-08-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of March on Washington Commemoration Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2023, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill: 118-hres-662
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-08-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day and honors Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the atrocities that occurred in 1811, in Louisiana, in which enslaved people revolted for freedom and were brutalized, terrorized, and killed in response, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives in combating hatred, injustice, and White supremacy.

Bill: 118-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2023-08-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for the victims of forced migration of Black people throughout United States history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
Original Resolution Honoring the 25th Army Corps

Bill: 118-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2023-08-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes and thanks the 25th Army Corps of the Union Army for their role in capturing Galveston, Texas, on June 5, 1865, and liberating thousands of enslaved people prior to the arrival of General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
A resolution recognizing Lieutenant Commander Louis A. Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona during the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States Territory of Hawaii.

Bill: 118-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2023-08-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes and honors Lieutenant Commander Louis A. Conter for his actions aboard the USS 
Arizona
 during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and during World War II. The resolution also recognizes and honors the 1,177 officers and crew members who perished aboard the USS 
Arizona
, those who survived the attack and have since passed away, and those who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and Hawaii and are still alive today.
 
Finally, the resolution commends all who served in the Armed Forces during the attack on Pearl Harbor and during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Lloyd James Austin III, Secretary of Defense, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 118-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Mills, Cory [R-FL-7]
Introduced: 2023-08-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: 
This resolution impeaches Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin for high crimes and misdemeanors for actions taken with respect to the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August as National Black Business Month and to honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-667
Sponsor: Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2023-08-29 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Minority and disadvantaged businesses

Summary:
action_date: 2023-08-29
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Black Business Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-08-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-08-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-08-29
text: Introduced in House
BUDS Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2023-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: 

Building Unity through Dual Sponsors Resolution or the BUDS Resolution

This bill permits two Members of the House of Representatives to jointly sponsor legislation if one is from the majority party and one is from the minority party.

Under current House rules, only one Member may serve as the sponsor for a piece of legislation, though additional Members may serve as cosponsors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-09-01
text: Introduced in House