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Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as "Venture Smith Freedom Day".

Bill: 118-hres-278
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Connecticut
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day to recognize the 258th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery.


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
Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta.

Bill: 118-hres-279
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Women's rights
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Dolores Huerta Day to honor Dolores Huerta's contributions to advancing civil rights and equality.


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
Expressing support for the designation of November 22, 2023, as "Kimchi Day".

Bill: 118-hres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Kimchi Day (November 22, 2023). 
Kimchi
 is a traditional dish in Korean cuisine.


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
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-hres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.

Bill: 118-hres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution condemns public institutions of higher education (IHEs) for conditioning an individual's admission to or employment at the IHE on the individual pledging allegiance to or making a statement of personal support for or opposition to any political ideology or movement (e.g., diversity, equity, and inclusion). It also discourages IHEs from requesting or requiring any such pledge or statement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher (SSN 593).

Bill: 118-hres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Brandon [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2023-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS 
Thresher
 on April 10, 1963, and remembers the loss of the crew of sailors and civilians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 118-hres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: 
This resolution commends the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities.

Bill: 118-hres-285
Sponsor: Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]
Introduced: 2023-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer. It also condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-286
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2023-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Arab American Heritage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Bill: 118-hres-287
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2023-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honors and recognizes the contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution

Bill: 118-hres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
European Union
Iran
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sanctions
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
 
 

Encouraging the European Union to Determine that the European Union Should Sanction the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Now As a Terrorist Entity Resolution or Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution

 
This resolution urges the European Union (EU) to expeditiously designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under the EU Common Position 931 on terrorism. It also encourages the Biden Administration to make the EU designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization a diplomatic priority in engagements with the EU.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 14 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2428)
action_date: 2024-04-16
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): 411 - 14 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2428)
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2435-2436)
action_date: 2024-04-16
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: 2024-04-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 288.
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2428-2430)
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.

Bill: 118-hres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 118-hres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the expulsion of two Black, duly elected Tennessee Representatives as a blatant act of racism and an attack on the democracy of the United States and observing that the Tennessee House of Representatives preferred to take this action of expulsion rather than to act on gun control measures to protect children.

Bill: 118-hres-292
Sponsor: Rep. Kamlager-Dove, Sydney [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Tennessee
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution condemns the expulsion of state representatives Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson from the Tennessee General Assembly as an attack on American democracy and an overt act of racism. It also expresses the belief that state and federal lawmakers should address gun violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1749-1750)
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month".

Bill: 118-hres-293
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Native Plant Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Bill: 118-hres-294
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and were involved in the Pearl incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 enslaved people attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the 
Pearl
, in what is known as the largest nonviolent attempt to escape from slavery in American history.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 118-hres-295
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Due process and equal protection
Legislative rules and procedure
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizing the aspirations of its residents for the same rights and freedoms afforded all state residents.
 
 The resolution also calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2023, as "Remanufacturing Day".

Bill: 118-hres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Remanufacturing Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2080)
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of April as National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Bill: 118-hres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2023-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Arab American Heritage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Bill: 118-hres-299
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith and expresses deep respect for Muslims in the United States and worldwide in honor of Eid al-Fitr (the conclusion of Ramadan).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives copies of all documents indicating any plans for current or future military assistance to Ukraine and documents indicating whether any United States Armed Forces, including special operations forces, are currently deployed in Ukraine.

Bill: 118-hres-300
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2023-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Defense
Europe
Government information and archives
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: 
This resolution requests of the President and requires the Department of Defense to provide to the House of Representatives copies of all documents (1) indicating plans for military assistance to Ukraine, and (2) indicating whether any U.S. military forces (including special operations forces) are currently deployed in Ukraine.

action_date: 2023-05-02
text: 
This resolution requests of the President and requires the Department of Defense to provide to the House of Representatives copies of all documents (1) indicating plans for military assistance to Ukraine, and (2) indicating whether any U.S. military forces (including special operations forces) are currently deployed in Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-44.
action_date: 2023-05-02
text: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-44.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 20.
action_date: 2023-04-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Bill: 118-hres-301
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2023-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: 
This resolution supports a Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2023, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".

Bill: 118-hres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2023-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
First responders and emergency personnel
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
 The resolution also expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognizes linemen as first responders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".

Bill: 118-hres-303
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult day care
Aging
Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Economic development
Home and outpatient care
Preschool education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Care Worker Recognition Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
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: 2023-04-18
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: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Commending the International Criminal Court's issuance of an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, and Maria Lvova-Belova, Commissioner for Children's Rights in the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, for two war crimes related to the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

Bill: 118-hres-304
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and Maria Lvova-Belova, Russian Commissioner for Children's Rights, for war crimes related to unlawful deportation of children from occupied areas of Ukraine. Expressing outrage at the actions of Russia in removing children from their homes in occupied Ukraine and forcibly integrating them into Russian society, the resolution calls for Russia to immediately return all deported Ukrainian children back to their homes in Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in House