| HR921 | Intro
Sine Die | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the I...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR608 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016, as "National Estuaries Week". Designates the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016, as National Estuaries Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. |
| SR560 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers. Designates October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for U.S. nuclear weapons program workers, including uranium miners, millers...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| HCR172 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on "Public Health Thank You Day", November 21, 2016. Expresses the sense of Congress that public hea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-15
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| SJR40 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution approving the location of a memorial to commemorate and honor the members of the Armed Forces that served on active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm or Operation Desert Shield.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-15
To Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee |
| SJR41 | Intro
Sine Die | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. The President and Vice Presid...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-15
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HR780 | Intro
Sine Die | Urging respect for the constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the democratic transition of power in 2016. The United States should impose sanctions on government officials of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who impede prog...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR923 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-14
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR924 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 14, 2016, as "National School Psychology Week". Expresses support for the designation of National School Psychology Week, and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-14
To House Education And The Workforce Committee |
| SCR55 | Engross
Sine Die | A concurrent resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Stati...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-11-14
Held at the desk. |
| HR909 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for the right to rescue animals. Expresses support for: (1) the safety, welfare, and humane treatment of animals; (2) Good Samaritans who rescue animals in imminent danger in unattended vehicles; and (3) efforts for protecting them...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-19
To House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture |
| HCR163 | Intro
Sine Die | Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 opening of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the 2016 opening of the new Texas A&M Veterinary & Biomedical Education complex in College Station, Texas. Commemorates ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-19
To House Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Committee |
| HR871 | Intro
Sine Die | Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States. Calls upon: (1) the Defen...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-19
To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| HR860 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. Expresses the sense...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-19
To House Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities |
| HR855 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to remember and honor the members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and military families who served in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Recognizes September 11 as a day of remembran...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-19
To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| HJR100 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to give States the authority to repeal a Federal rule or regulation when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States. This joint resolution authorizes the repeal, in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-11
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HR915 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges broug...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-11
To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations |
| HR912 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to re...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-11
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| HR919 | Intro
Sine Die | Encouraging States to uphold the rights and dignity of human trafficking survivors. Encourages states to uphold the basic rights and dignity of human trafficking survivors. Urges states to adopt legal rights and protections for victims of human traff...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-11
To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations |
| HR910 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women". Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Honors those working domestically and internationally...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-11
To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations |
| HR918 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for policies that maintain a robust Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources to the private sector. Declares that the House of Repres...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-10-06
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HR898 | Intro
Sine Die | Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. Recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving U.S. land, water, and wildlife. Supports the engagement of Latinos in envi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-30
To House Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans |
| HCR164 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing the support for the passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2015. Observes and recognizes the new crisis of voter suppression tactics that have been enacted by states and localities since the Shelby County v. Holder Supreme Court d...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-30
To House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice |
| SR593 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating September 22, 2016, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. Designates September 22, 2016, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Recogniz...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274-6275) |
| SR591 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating the week of October 9 through October 15, 2016, as "National Case Management Week" to recognize the role of case management in improving health care outcomes for patients. Designates the week of October 9-October 15, 2016, as...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274) |
| SR602 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts. Recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving U.S. land, water, and wildlife. Supports the engagement of La...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee |
| SR601 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Dystonia Awareness Month" and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia. Designates September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month. (Dystonia is a neurological disorder t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277-6278) |
| SR597 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating September 2016 as "National Kinship Care Month". Supports the designation of September 2016 as National Kinship Care Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR613 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services in Oxford, Mississippi. Recognizes the 50th anniversary of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services in Oxford, Mississippi.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| SR598 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating October 2016 as "Filipino American History Month". Designates October 2016 as Filipino American History Month. Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR595 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. Celebrates the millions of people in the United States, especially veterans an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Small Business And Entrepreneurship Committee |
| SR609 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution honoring the memories and heroic actions of those killed, injured, and affected by the fatal bus crash in Laplace, Louisiana, on August 28, 2016. Mourns the tragic loss of firefighter Chief Spencer Chauvin, and of civilians Jermaine Star...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR594 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in October 2016 as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of and educate individuals on the importance of adoption of animals, to create a humane environment for any pet,...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6275) |
| SR590 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution commemorating 100 years of health care services provided by Planned Parenthood. Expresses support for the preventive services that Planned Parenthood Federation of America doctors, nurses, and staff provide to patients. Recognizes that P...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| SR603 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating the week beginning on the first Friday after Thanksgiving in 2016 as "National Electronic Payments Week". Designates the week beginning on the first Friday after Thanksgiving in 2016 as National Electronic Payments Week. Reco...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR592 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256-6257; text as passed Senate: CR S6274) |
| SR596 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month". Designates September 2016 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued suppor...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SR600 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution designating the week of September 26 through 30, 2016, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week". Designates the week of September 26-30, 2016, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6286; text as passed Senate: CR S6277) |
| SR612 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution recognizing the Weatherization Assistance Program during its 40th anniversary year for its history of reducing the energy costs of families with low incomes, making low-income households healthier and safer, positively impacting the envi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee |
| SR599 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2016, as the "National Day on Writing". Expresses the Senate's support for the designation of October 20, 2016, as the National Day on Writing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HCR166 | Engross
Sine Die | Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, September 28, 2016, through Friday, November 11, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, No...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| SR578 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2016. Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 20, 2016.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| SR579 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the first class of women admitted to the Coast Guard Academy. Recognizes 40 years since the U.S. Coast Guard Academy became the first military academy to enroll female cadets. Recognizes the contributi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| SR527 | Intro
Sine Die | A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the opening of the National Gallery of Art. Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the opening of the National Gallery of Art. Acknowledges its contribution to the cultural life of the United States. Appla...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-29
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| HJR99 | Intro
Sine Die | Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-28
To House Budget Committee |
| HCR170 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for the designation of a "National Purebred Dog Day". Expresses support for the designation of a National Purebred Dog Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-28
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR908 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for designation of October 2016 as "Bullying Prevention Month". Supports the designation of Bullying Prevention Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-28
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HJR101 | Intro
Sine Die | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-28
To House Judiciary Committee |
| HR905 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis. Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the death of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, (2) expresses condolences to he...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-28
To House Administration Committee |
| HR899 | Intro
Sine Die | Expressing support for a stable and sustainable funding source for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2016-09-28
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
