| SR554 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to find abducted children and support their families. Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wet...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HR862 | Intro
Sine Die | Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. Elects a named Member to the House Committee on Appropriations.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR555 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution congratulating the Optical Society on its 100th anniversary. Congratulates the Optical Society on its 100th anniversary. Reaffirms the critical role that optics and photonics have played over the last 100 years and continue to play in th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
To Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee |
| SR557 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating September 2016 as "School Bus Safety Month". Designates September 2016 as School Bus Safety Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5678; text as passed Senate: CR S5674) |
| SR553 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the challenges the conflict in Syria poses to long-term stability and prosperity in Lebanon. Recognizes the importance of bilateral U.S. assistance to the government of Lebanon in building its capaci...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| HR859 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5620) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes. Sets fort...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR858 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the income threshold used in determining the deduction for medical care. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR485 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution urging the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to comply with constitutional limits on presidential terms and fulfill its constitutional mandate for a democratic transition of power in 2016. Expresses concern with respect ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (considered: CR S5677-5678; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5677-5678) |
| HR729 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for the expeditious consideration and finalization of a new, robust, and long-term Memorandum of Understanding on military assistance to Israel between the United States Government and the Government of Israel. Reaffirms: that Isra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR857 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for designation of the week of September 12 through 16, 2016 as "National Family Service Learning Week". Supports the designation of National Family Service Week to raise awareness about the importance of family service learning, f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| SR551 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution honoring the Maine-Endwell Little League Team of Endwell, New York, for the victory of the team in the 2016 Little League World Series. Congratulates the Maine-Endwell Little League Team on winning the 70th Little League Baseball World S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HR861 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Condemns: (1) the killing of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; (2) the detention of journalists, students, activists and ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR552 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution commemorating the fifteenth anniversary of NATO's invocation of Article V to defend the United States following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Commemorates the 15th anniversary of NATO's invocation of Article V to defend th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| HR847 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives about a national strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) deve...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR835 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment. Express...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR46 | Engross
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to com...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR810 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the life and work of Elie Wiesel in promoting human rights, peace, and Holocaust remembrance. Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the members of the family o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5259) |
| HR728 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Cambodia. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia. Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges cessation of human rights viol...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HJR87 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Interpretation of the 'Advice' Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclos...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 575. |
| HCR151 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of Congress that every effort should be made to assist in the reconstruction and development of communities against whom the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has committed acts of genocide, war crimes, or crimes against human...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-09
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR856 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for designation of the week of September 12, 2016, through September 18, 2016, as "Balance Awareness Week". Expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-09
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HCR152 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States and the international community should support the Republic of Iraq and its people to recognize a province in the Nineveh Plain region, consistent with lawful expressions of self-determination b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-09
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR854 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and child-care professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representative...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-09
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| HCR150 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of Congress that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that state courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged. Expresses the sense of Congress that: ch...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-09
To House Judiciary Committee |
| HR842 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001, on the 15th anniversary of that date. Recognizes September 11 as a day of solemn commemoration. Extends dee...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR853 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in a civil action regarding the compliance of the executive branch with the provision of law prohibiting relinquishment of the responsibility of the National Telecommuni...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Administration Committee |
| HCR149 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing a commitment by Congress to never forget the service of aviation's first responders. Expresses the commitment of Congress never to forget the service of aviation's first responders on September 11, 2001.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Transportation And Infrastructure Committee |
| SR550 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating the week of September 5 through September 9, 2016, as "Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of Women at the United States Naval Academy Week". Designates the week of September 5-September 9, 2016, as Recognizing the 40th Annivers...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| SR549 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing a commitment by the Senate to never forget the service of aviation's first responders. Expresses a commitment by the Senate to forever memorialize the service of aviation's first responders on September 11, 2001, and to always...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| HR850 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizing suicide as a public health problem and expressing support for designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month". Expresses support for the designation of National Suicide Prevention Month. Recognizes suicide as a preventable...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR852 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the challenges posed to long-term stability in Lebanon by the conflict in Syria. Recognizes the importance of U.S. and international assistance to the people of Lebanon in order to build Lebanon...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR849 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing condolences to the people of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Lazio and Marche regions of Italy. Declares that the House of Representatives: mourns the loss of lif...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR848 | Intro
Sine Die | Calling for the maintenance of effective trade remedies for United States manufacturers and producers by ensuring that any foreign country designated as a nonmarket economy country under the Tariff Act of 1930 retain this status until it demonstrates...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Subcommittee on Trade |
| HR846 | Intro
Sine Die | Calling on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act and condemning voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions. Calls on Congress to enact a new preclearance formula for the Voting Rights Act of 1...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HR844 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2357) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise Form S-3 so as to add listing and registration of a class of common equity securities on a national securities exchange as an additional ba...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR660 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the territorial integrity of Georgia. Supports the U.S. Stimson Doctrine to not recognize territorial changes effected by force, and affirms that this policy should continue to guide U.S...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-08
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR843 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5063) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes. Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5063) to limit donati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR49 | Intro
Sine Die | PROTECT Patrimony Resolution Protection of the Right of Tribes to stop the Export of Cultural and Traditional Patrimony Resolution Condemns the theft, illegal possession or sale, transfer, and export of tribal cultural items.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. |
| HR830 | Intro
Sine Die | Calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas. Expresses support for the July 12, 2016, ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
To House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific |
| HR817 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United Sta...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
To House Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade |
| HR799 | Intro
Sine Die | Calling on the United States Government to resume talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regarding the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the United States Armed Forces from the K...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
To House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific |
| HR792 | Intro
Sine Die | Reaffirming the United States commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons. Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or tort...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
To House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations |
| HR752 | Intro
Sine Die | Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade. Condemns the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, because it: (1) is a spectacle of extreme animal cruelty, (2) is a commercial activity not grounded in Chine...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
To House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific |
| HR739 | Intro
Sine Die | Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
To House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats |
| HR634 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear proliferation, and to ensure regional security and human rights. Condemns North Korea's nuclear tests, missile...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-07
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5139-5140) |
| HR841 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii. Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Ma...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-06
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR169 | Intro
Sine Die | Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific lead to World War II. Honors the accomplishments of the Hui ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-06
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138. |
| HR834 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and economies. Recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem. Supports ongoing efforts to advance research and increase public...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-08-30
To House Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Committee |
| HR825 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress D...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-08-11
To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| SCR44 | Engross
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution recognizing the sunflower as the flower for military caregivers. Honors military caregivers for their service and sacrifice to the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to show support to military families ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-08-11
To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
