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| 114-sres-640 | 114 | sres | 640 | A resolution recognizing the death of John Glenn, former Senator for the State of Ohio and the first individual from the United States to orbit the Earth. | Congress | 2016-12-10 | 2016-12-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7122-7123; text as passed Senate: CR S7039) | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 99 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate: (1) extends its deepest condolences and gratitude to the family of John Glenn; and (2) honors his legacy and life, commitment to the United States, and service to the Senate and the United States. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 10, 2016, it stands adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late John Glenn. | 2021-12-17T16:06:46Z | |
| 114-sres-641 | 114 | sres | 641 | A resolution celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate. | Congress | 2016-12-10 | 2016-12-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7144; text as passed Senate: CR S7039-7040) | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 9 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates and congratulates the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on its 200th anniversary. Applauds the committee's many accomplishments. | 2021-12-17T16:06:46Z | |
| 114-sres-642 | 114 | sres | 642 | A resolution authorizing taking pictures and filming in the Senate Chamber, the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol, and Senate Office Buildings for production of a film and a book on the history of the Senate. | Congress | 2016-12-10 | 2016-12-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7149; text as passed Senate: CR S7040) | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the taking of pictures and filming while the Senate is in session or in recess beginning on the adoption of this resolution and ending on May 1, 2017. Requires the Majority and the Minority Leaders of the Senate, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to enter into a memorandum of understanding with an individual or entity seeking to take such pictures and conduct such filming to produce a film documentary and a book on the history of the Senate to formalize an agreement on: (1) locations and times for taking pictures and conducting filming, and (2) the use of the pictures taken and film made. | 2022-02-28T11:51:51Z | |
| 114-hconres-183 | 114 | hconres | 183 | Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612. | Congress | 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] | PA | R | S001154 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 612 to change the title to read "An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes." | 2023-01-11T13:33:58Z | |
| 114-hres-952 | 114 | hres | 952 | Recognizing the immense contributions of Congressman Michael M. Honda throughout his tenure in Congress. | Congress | 2016-12-08 | 2016-12-08 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27] | CA | D | C001080 | 52 | Recognizes the dedication and immense contributions of Congressman Michael M. Honda throughout his career to his constituents and the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:33:52Z | |
| 114-hres-949 | 114 | hres | 949 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse". | Congress | 2016-12-07 | 2016-12-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse". | 2023-01-11T13:33:52Z | |
| 114-hres-944 | 114 | hres | 944 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to provide greater transparency and congressional oversight of international insurance standards setting processes, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 9, 2016, through January 3, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2016-12-06 | 2016-12-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to provide greater transparency and congressional oversight of international insurance standards setting processes, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 9, 2016, through January 3, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z | |
| 114-hres-945 | 114 | hres | 945 | Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. | Congress | 2016-12-06 | 2016-12-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23] | CA | R | M001165 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 115th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies. | 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z | |
| 114-s-3499 | 114 | s | 3499 | Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-12-05 | 2016-12-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 3 | Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Act of 2016 This bill establishes the Daniel Webster Congressional Clerkship Program for the appointment of individuals who are graduates of accredited law schools to serve as congressional clerks in the Senate or House of Representatives. The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration must each select at least six individuals for a one-year term to serve for a clerkship with an office in their respective chambers. The committees shall ensure that congressional clerks selected under this bill are apportioned equally between majority and minority party offices. The bill expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the amount of financial assistance provided to a congressional clerk should, if practicable, be comparable to the compensation and benefits provided for similar clerkships offered through the federal judiciary and executive branches; and (2) any financial assistance provided to a clerk should not result in a net increase in the amounts appropriated for the legislative branch for any fiscal year. | 2023-01-11T13:34:44Z | |
| 114-hr-6415 | 114 | hr | 6415 | To provide for the appointment of members of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace members whose terms expire during 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-06 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001150 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill provides that of the three members appointed to the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to replace the three members whose terms expire in March 2017, one shall have a three-year term and two shall have a four-year term. (The OOC was established by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to administer and enforce that Act and to assist Members of Congress in understanding their rights and responsibilities under workplace and accessibility laws.) The board members appointed to replace the two members whose terms expire in May 2017 shall each have a five-year term. This bill allows a board member whose term expires in: (1) March 2017 to be reappointed to serve one additional three or four-year term, and (2) May 2017 to be reappointed to serve an additional five-year term. Such board members may not be reappointed to any additional terms after their additional term expires. The bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit a board member to serve after his or her term has expired until a successor has taken office. | 2023-01-11T13:33:57Z | |
| 114-sres-628 | 114 | sres | 628 | A resolution authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual. | Congress | 2016-12-01 | 2016-12-01 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6681; text as passed Senate: CR S6667) | Senate | Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] | MO | R | B000575 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number. | 2018-06-02T06:22:24Z | |
| 114-hconres-174 | 114 | hconres | 174 | Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34. | Congress | 2016-11-30 | 2016-12-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | L000567 | 1 | Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) to change the: (1) section heading for section 1001 to "Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot and NIH Innovation Projects," and (2) official title to "An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes." | 2023-01-11T13:34:05Z | |
| 114-hres-937 | 114 | hres | 937 | Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-11-30 | 2016-12-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year. | 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z | |
| 114-hres-933 | 114 | hres | 933 | Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. | Congress | 2016-11-29 | 2016-12-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] | MI | R | M001150 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 114th Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:33:53Z | |
| 114-hres-934 | 114 | hres | 934 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-11-29 | 2016-11-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision. | 2023-01-11T13:33:59Z | |
| 114-hres-921 | 114 | hres | 921 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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 Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016. | Congress | 2016-11-14 | 2016-11-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001093 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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 Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:34:00Z | |
| 114-hconres-166 | 114 | hconres | 166 | Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-29 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6] | IN | R | M001189 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) 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, November 14, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hconres-168 | 114 | hconres | 168 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] | TX | D | J000126 | 21 | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Capitol Police is an invaluable asset to Congress and the community; (2) its officers deserve the utmost appreciation and respect; and (3) the congressional community is expressly grateful for the innumerable contributions and sacrifices of its officers to secure the U.S. Capitol complex and protect Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hconres-169 | 114 | hconres | 169 | Establishing a Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18] | IL | R | L000585 | 40 | Establishes an ad hoc Joint Committee on the Organization of the Congress to make a full and complete study of the organization, operations, functions, and relevant interactions of the Members of Congress and to make recommendations that serve specified objectives. Requires the committee to include in its report to both chambers at the end of a congressional session recommendations for its continuation or designation of a similar entity to continue the pursuit of improvements in the congressional process. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hres-900 | 114 | hres | 900 | Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 769) terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | S001145 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 769 (Terminates the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce). | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-hres-901 | 114 | hres | 901 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] | OK | R | C001053 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-hres-905 | 114 | hres | 905 | Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] | TX | D | G000553 | 40 | Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the death of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, (2) expresses condolences to her family, and (3) celebrates her life and righteous accomplishments and honorable deeds. | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-hres-912 | 114 | hres | 912 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-10-11 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47] | CA | D | L000579 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering. | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-sconres-53 | 114 | sconres | 53 | A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5325 to change the title to read "Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes." | 2023-01-11T13:34:06Z | |
| 114-sres-583 | 114 | sres | 583 | A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to ensure that the Senate votes on whether to confirm judicial nominees. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6241) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] | NM | D | U000039 | 0 | Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require the Senate, within 180 days after a judicial nomination made by the President is received, to vote on: (1) whether the Senate will advise and consent to the nomination, or (2) a motion to invoke cloture on it. Prescribes procedures for consideration of the nomination if the Senate fails, within such period, to vote on such nomination or the cloture motion. Exempts from this requirement a judicial nomination if, before the end of such period, the committee to which the nomination has been referred, votes to report it unfavorably. | 2023-01-11T13:34:06Z | |
| 114-sres-587 | 114 | sres | 587 | A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. | Congress | 2016-09-28 | 2016-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6197; text as passed Senate: CR S6242) | Senate | Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] | GA | R | I000055 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving persons in need or members of the Armed Forces and the families of those members during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations. | 2021-07-10T19:48:59Z | |
| 114-hres-897 | 114 | hres | 897 | Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6094) to provide for a 6-month delay in the effective date of a rule of the Department of Labor relating to income thresholds for determining overtime pay for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees; and providing for proceedings during the period from September 29, 2016, through November 11, 2016. | Congress | 2016-09-27 | 2016-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5303 (Water Resources Development Act of 2016) and H.R. 6094 (Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools, and Nonprofits Act). | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-sres-581 | 114 | sres | 581 | No Vote No Recess Resolution | Congress | 2016-09-27 | 2016-09-27 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143) | Senate | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] | CT | D | B001277 | 43 | No Vote No Recess Resolution Prohibits the Senate, between September 27, 2016, and the end of the 114th Congress, from adjourning, remaining adjourned, or recessing for more than two days and convening solely in a pro forma session unless, by the beginning of the adjournment or the pro forma session, it has taken action on any presidential nomination for a position as a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by: holding a hearing and a vote on the nomination in the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and holding a confirmation vote on it in the full Senate. Prescribes procedures for Senate adjournments and recesses during such period. Prohibits the Presiding Officer from entertaining a request to suspend the operation of this resolution by unanimous consent or motion. States that nothing in this resolution shall be construed in a manner that is inconsistent with S. Res. 296 (108th Congress) or any other Senate emergency procedures or practices. | 2023-01-11T13:34:06Z | |
| 114-hres-892 | 114 | hres | 892 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | Congress | 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5303) to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-hres-893 | 114 | hres | 893 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program. | Congress | 2016-09-26 | 2016-09-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program. | 2023-01-11T13:33:36Z | |
| 114-hres-879 | 114 | hres | 879 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5931) to provide for the prohibition on cash payments to the Government of Iran, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | Congress | 2016-09-21 | 2016-09-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5931) to provide for the prohibition on cash payments to the Government of Iran, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | 2023-01-11T13:33:37Z | |
| 114-hres-875 | 114 | hres | 875 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3438) to amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of certain equity grants; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001093 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3438 (Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists Act of 2015) and H.R. 5719 (Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act). Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of September 22, 2016, or September 23, 2016, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:33:37Z | |
| 114-hres-876 | 114 | hres | 876 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5461) to require the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the estimated total assets under direct or indirect control by certain senior Iranian leaders and other figures, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-09-20 | 2016-09-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5461 (Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act). | 2023-01-11T13:33:37Z | |
| 114-hconres-156 | 114 | hconres | 156 | Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to accept a statue commemorating the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 for placement in the United States Capitol, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony for the presentation of the statue, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. | Congress | 2016-09-15 | 2016-09-15 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15] | FL | R | R000593 | 2 | Directs the Joint Committee on the Library to accept for placement in the United States Capitol the "Lads of Pest" statue provided by Hungary to commemorate the heroes of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 on the occasion of the Revolution's 60th anniversary. Authorizes the Joint Committee to use the rotunda of the Capitol for a presentation ceremony for the statue. Directs the Architect of the Capitol, for one year after the presentation ceremony, to place the statue in the rotunda, and then provide for its placement in a suitable permanent location in the Capitol. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-hres-869 | 114 | hres | 869 | Relating to the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii. | Congress | 2016-09-14 | 2016-09-14 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] | HI | D | G000571 | 35 | Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from Hawaii. Declares that when the House adjourns on September 14, 2016, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. | 2023-01-11T13:33:37Z | |
| 114-s-3327 | 114 | s | 3327 | Pay for Printing Act | Congress | 2016-09-14 | 2016-09-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] | UT | R | L000577 | 1 | Pay for Printing Act This bill requires the sponsor of a ceremonial or commemorative Senate resolution to reimburse the Government Publishing Office for the total costs of printing the resolution out of the sponsor's Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account. It excludes from such requirement a resolution sponsored by at least two-thirds of the Senators. | 2023-01-11T13:33:34Z | |
| 114-hr-6005 | 114 | hr | 6005 | Lead by Example Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-09-13 | 2016-09-13 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] | OH | R | D000626 | 1 | Lead by Example Act of 2016 This bill provides that, beginning January 3, 2019, the only health care plan the federal government may make available to Members of Congress and congressional staff shall be health care provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). By September 15, 2017, the VA and the Office of Personnel Management shall jointly submit to Congress a plan to carry out this bill, including recommendations for any necessary legislative actions. | 2023-01-11T13:33:49Z | |
| 114-hres-862 | 114 | hres | 862 | Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2016-09-13 | 2016-09-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34] | CA | D | B000287 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Member to the House Committee on Appropriations. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hres-863 | 114 | hres | 863 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5351) to prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 5226) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-09-13 | 2016-09-14 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5351) to prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 5226) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hr-5993 | 114 | hr | 5993 | Congressional Accountability Now Act | Congress | 2016-09-12 | 2016-09-12 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. | House | Rep. Ashford, Brad [D-NE-2] | NE | D | A000373 | 0 | Congressional Accountability Now Act or the CAN Act This bill prohibits the use of funds: (1) for the official travel expenses of a Member of Congress or legislative branch employee for airline accomodations that are not coach-class, (2) for the long-term leasing of a vehicle by a Member of Congress, and (3) for a Member's official mail other than a document transmitted under official letterhead. The bill amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress by 10%. This bill excludes Members of Congress from further coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS). This exclusion does not apply to the Vice President. Nothing in this bill shall: (1) be considered to nullify, modify, or otherwise affect any right, entitlement, or benefit under CSRS or FERS for any Member covering any period before its enactment; or (2) affect the eligibility of a Member to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. Members currently covered by CSRS or FERS may elect to retain such coverage by giving written notice within 90 days after enactment of this bill. | 2023-01-11T13:33:50Z | |
| 114-hres-858 | 114 | hres | 858 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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. | Congress | 2016-09-12 | 2016-09-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hres-859 | 114 | hres | 859 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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. | Congress | 2016-09-12 | 2016-09-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001093 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hres-853 | 114 | hres | 853 | 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 Telecommunications and Information Administration with respect to Internet domain name system functions. | Congress | 2016-09-08 | 2016-09-08 | Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. | House | Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3] | PA | R | K000376 | 30 | Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, any department or agency head, or any other executive branch officer or employee to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties with respect to the implementation of provisions of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, or any related provision, regarding the relinquishment of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's responsibility with respect to Internet domain name system functions. The Speaker shall notify the House of any decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action. The House's Office of the General Counsel, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any such civil action and may employ the services of outside counsel and other experts. The chair of the Committee on House Administration shall publish in the Congressional Record a statement setting forth the aggregate amounts expended by the Office on outside counsel and other experts for each calendar quarter. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hres-841 | 114 | hres | 841 | Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii. | Congress | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] | HI | D | G000571 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from Hawaii. Declares that when the House adjourns on September 6, 2016, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hres-843 | 114 | hres | 843 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5063) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] | GA | R | C001093 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5063) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hres-844 | 114 | hres | 844 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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 basis for satisfying the requirements of General Instruction I.B.1. of such form and to remove such listing and registration as a requirement of General Instruction I.B.6. of such form, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5424) to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its rules to modernize certain requirements relating to investment advisers, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-09-06 | 2016-09-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] | TX | R | S000250 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 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 basis for satisfying the requirements of General Instruction I.B.1. of such form and to remove such listing and registration as a requirement of General Instruction I.B.6. of such form, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5424) to amend the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to amend its rules to modernize certain requirements relating to investment advisers. | 2023-01-11T13:33:38Z | |
| 114-hconres-147 | 114 | hconres | 147 | Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution | Congress | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] | VA | R | G000568 | 0 | Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution Establishes: (1) a Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities to develop a plan under which the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) shall be moved to the legislative branch, and (2) a Congressional Advisory Board on Trade Responsibilities to advise the Joint Ad Hoc Committee in its development of the plan. Requires the USTR and the other heads of executive branch offices to make available to the Joint Ad Hoc Committee and the Congressional Advisory Board such information and assistance as the Committee and the Board may reasonably require to carry out their activities. | 2023-01-11T13:32:35Z | |
| 114-hr-5806 | 114 | hr | 5806 | Do Your Job Act | Congress | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-14 | Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. | House | Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] | WI | R | R000587 | 0 | Do Your Job Act This bill amends the rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives to prohibit a recess or adjournment longer than 24 hours until Congress agrees to a budget resolution that establishes a balanced budget no later than FY2026. The bill also amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create points of order against resolutions providing for: (1) the adjournment of the House for more than three days during August until the House has approved all of the annual appropriation bills, or (2) the adjournment of either the House or the Senate for more than three days between October 1 and the duration of the session of Congress until all of the annual appropriation bills have been presented to the President. | 2023-01-11T13:33:23Z | |
| 114-hr-5875 | 114 | hr | 5875 | To establish requirements for committees of the Senate and the Senate to consider and hold votes on nominations of individuals for appointments by the President, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-14 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52] | CA | D | P000608 | 7 | This bill prescribes requirements and deadlines for Senate consideration and votes on nominations submitted by the President, including referrals of such nominations to a single Senate committee and jointly to more than one committee. If each committee to which the nomination has been referred reports it favorably to the Senate or discharges it without recommendation, the Senate shall hold a vote on the nomination within 60 days after the last such committee reports or discharges it. If the President submits to the Senate the nomination of an individual for appointment to an office and it is not referred to any Senate committee, the Senate shall hold a vote on the nomination within 150 days. In the case of the nomination of an individual for appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States, a vote in the Senate on a motion to invoke cloture on a motion to proceed to consideration of the nomination shall be treated as a vote on the nomination for purposes of this bill. | 2023-01-11T13:33:20Z | |
| 114-hr-5885 | 114 | hr | 5885 | Right to Petition Congress Act | Congress | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-14 | Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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. | House | Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36] | CA | D | R000599 | 0 | Right to Petition Congress Act This bill requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to establish a process under which they shall: develop a national discharge petition for a bill or joint resolution introduced in either the House or the Senate or referred to either chamber after passage by the other chamber during a Congress, make each petition available for signature by individuals registered to vote in elections for federal office held in their domiciles, and compile such signatures. The Clerk or the Secretary may: (1) develop a petition only at the request of the sponsor of the bill or joint resolution; and (2) carry out this bill using such methods as the Clerk and Secretary consider appropriate, including providing for the availability of such petitions and the acceptance of signatures on them exclusively through electronic means. If a discharge petition is certified by the Clerk or the Secretary as having valid signatures of 25% or more of qualified voters, the leadership of the House and Senate shall ensure that a vote on the final passage of the measure takes place within a specified time period. As part of the national discharge petition process, the Clerk and the Secretary shall provide on their public websites a hyperlink through which individuals may obtain information on how to register to vote in federal elections in their domiciles. | 2023-01-11T13:33:20Z | |
| 114-sconres-50 | 114 | sconres | 50 | A concurrent resolution providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2016-07-14 | 2016-07-25 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 15, 2016, through Friday, September 2, 2016, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:33:10Z | |
| 114-hr-5759 | 114 | hr | 5759 | Readable Legislation Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] | MI | R | A000367 | 6 | Readable Legislation Act of 2016 This bill requires every bill or joint resolution that amends an existing section of any Act to do so by setting forth the entire section and showing the omissions and insertions proposed by appropriate typographical devices. A measure may not revise or amend any section of an Act by a mere reference to it. | 2023-01-11T13:33:24Z | |
| 114-hr-5760 | 114 | hr | 5760 | Searchable Legislation Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-27 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. | House | Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3] | MI | R | A000367 | 6 | Searchable Legislation Act of 2016 This bill requires Congress to ensure that all congressional documents and all votes cast in Congress and congressional committees are created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats, consistent with data standards recommended by such advisory bodies as Congress may establish. The Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate, acting jointly, shall establish the Congressional Data Task Force (an advisory body) for the creation, transmission, and publication of information and congressional documents, including bills, resolutions, amendments, reports, laws, and records, in such formats for purposes of this bill. | 2023-01-11T13:33:24Z | |
| 114-hres-826 | 114 | hres | 826 | Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] | WA | R | M001159 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects Philip George Kiko as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, effective August 1, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:33:17Z | |
| 114-s-3207 | 114 | s | 3207 | A bill to authorize the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to provide playback equipment in all formats. | Congress | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-29 | Became Public Law No: 114-219. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.) (Sec. 1) This bill authorizes the Library of Congress to purchase, maintain, or replace reproducers for books published either in raised characters, on sound-reproduction recordings, or in any other form (currently limited to reproducers of sound-reproduction recordings) for the use of the blind and for other physically disabled U.S. residents. | 2023-04-24T20:39:51Z | |
| 114-sres-530 | 114 | sres | 530 | A resolution supporting the termination of the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives established pursuant to House Resolution 461, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-13 | Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5086) | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 27 | Supports: (1) the immediate termination of the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and (2) rescinding any unspent funds and making them available to the Department of Health and Human Services for efforts to combat Zika for women and children. | 2023-01-11T13:33:09Z | |
| 114-sres-534 | 114 | sres | 534 | A resolution relative to the death of William L. Armstrong, former United States Senator for the State of Colorado. | Congress | 2016-07-13 | 2016-07-13 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5094; text as passed Senate: CR S5087-5088) | Senate | Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO] | CO | R | G000562 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William L. Armstrong, former member of the U.S. Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 13, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former Senator. | 2018-06-02T06:21:24Z | |
| 114-hres-822 | 114 | hres | 822 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | Congress | 2016-07-12 | 2016-07-13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] | NC | R | F000450 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | 2023-01-11T13:33:17Z | |
| 114-hres-818 | 114 | hres | 818 | Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 636, with amendments. | Congress | 2016-07-11 | 2016-07-11 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] | PA | R | S001154 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 636 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016). | 2023-01-11T13:33:17Z | |
| 114-hres-819 | 114 | hres | 819 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-07-11 | 2016-07-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4992) to codify regulations relating to transfers of funds involving Iran, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5119) to prohibit the obligation or expenditure of funds available to any Federal department or agency for any fiscal year to purchase or issue a license for the purchase of heavy water produced in Iran; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5631) to hold Iran accountable for its state sponsorship of terrorism and other threatening activities and for its human rights abuses. | 2023-01-11T13:33:17Z | |
| 114-hres-820 | 114 | hres | 820 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5538) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from July 15, 2016, through September 5, 2016; and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-07-11 | 2016-07-12 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5538) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from July 15, 2016, through September 5, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:33:17Z | |
| 114-hr-5691 | 114 | hr | 5691 | To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to obtain a statue of Elie Wiesel for placement in the United States Capitol. | Congress | 2016-07-08 | 2016-07-08 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 37 | This bill requires the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to obtain a statue of Eli Wiesel. The Joint Committee may authorize the Architect of the Capitol to enter into the agreement as well as related contracts. The Joint Committee shall place the statue in a suitable permanent location in the U.S. Capitol. | 2023-01-11T13:33:27Z | |
| 114-hr-5661 | 114 | hr | 5661 | To establish the Flag Office Revolving Fund for services provided by the Flag Office of the Architect of the Capitol. | Congress | 2016-07-07 | 2016-07-07 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 0 | This bill establishes a Flag Office Revolving Fund for the Architect of the Capitol to use for expenses in connection with services provided by the Flag Office, including: (1) supplies, inventories, equipment, and other expenses; and (2) reimbursement of any appropriations account for the salaries of employees of the Flag Office. | 2023-01-11T13:33:28Z | |
| 114-hres-813 | 114 | hres | 813 | Amending the rules of the House of Representatives to exclude provisions relating to existing or proposed water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers from the definition of congressional earmark, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-07-07 | 2016-07-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17] | FL | R | R000583 | 22 | Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude from the definition of, and moratorium on, "congressional earmarks" any provisions or report language arranging for, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of spending authority for an expenditure with or to an entity, or targeted to a specific state, locality, or congressional district, if the language relates to an existing or proposed water resources development project of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. | 2023-01-11T13:33:18Z | |
| 114-hres-809 | 114 | hres | 809 | Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-07-06 | 2016-07-07 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use. | 2023-01-11T13:33:18Z | |
| 114-hconres-140 | 114 | hconres | 140 | Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General of the United States regarding the audited financial statement of the executive branch. | Congress | 2016-07-05 | 2016-07-05 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16] | OH | R | R000586 | 160 | Requires both chambers of Congress to assemble annually in the Hall of the House of Representatives to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General on the Government Accountability Office's audited financial statement of the accounts and associated activities of the executive branch, together with an analysis of the financial position and condition of the federal government. | 2023-01-11T13:32:36Z | |
| 114-hres-803 | 114 | hres | 803 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2016-07-05 | 2016-07-06 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:33:18Z | |
| 114-hres-804 | 114 | hres | 804 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow independent, non-government television cameras to broadcast House floor proceedings. | Congress | 2016-07-05 | 2016-07-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7] | CA | D | B001287 | 6 | Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain television and radio broadcasting stations, networks, services, and systems (including cable systems) and their correspondents to record and broadcast live coverage of the House whenever a House Member is present on the floor. | 2023-01-11T13:33:18Z | |
| 114-hr-5561 | 114 | hr | 5561 | Max Cleland Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. | House | Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] | GA | D | B000490 | 12 | Max Cleland Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2016 This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate to arrange for the presentation of a Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph Maxwell "Max" Cleland. | 2023-01-11T13:32:44Z | |
| 114-hres-796 | 114 | hres | 796 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2016-06-22 | 2016-07-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] | TX | R | S000250 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-hres-797 | 114 | hres | 797 | Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2016-06-22 | 2016-06-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] | TX | R | S000250 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-hres-793 | 114 | hres | 793 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. | Congress | 2016-06-21 | 2016-07-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-hres-794 | 114 | hres | 794 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5485) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-06-21 | 2016-07-05 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] | OH | R | S001187 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5485) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-hr-5493 | 114 | hr | 5493 | EDIT Act | Congress | 2016-06-15 | 2016-06-15 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] | NY | R | S001196 | 4 | Establishing Digital Interactive Transparency Act or the EDIT Act This bill instructs the Library of Congress, in the operation of the Congress.gov website, to ensure that each version of a bill or resolution which is made available for viewing permits the viewer to follow and track, within the same document, any changes made from the previous versions of that bill or resolution. | 2023-01-11T13:32:46Z | |
| 114-hres-781 | 114 | hres | 781 | Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-14 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] | OH | R | S001187 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) Small Business. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-hres-783 | 114 | hres | 783 | Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5293 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017) in the House of Representatives. | 2023-01-11T13:32:41Z | |
| 114-sres-493 | 114 | sres | 493 | A resolution relative to the death of George V. Voinovich, former United States Senator for the State of Ohio. | Congress | 2016-06-14 | 2016-06-14 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3846-3849; text as passed Senate: CR S3863) | Senate | Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH] | OH | R | P000449 | 99 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of George Voinovich, former member of the Senate. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on June 14, 2016, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Senator Voinovich. | 2021-12-17T16:05:16Z | |
| 114-hres-778 | 114 | hres | 778 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-06-13 | 2016-06-14 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15] | OH | R | S001187 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-hres-779 | 114 | hres | 779 | Enforcing the Constitution's separation of powers and the congressional prerogative of disclosure under the speech or debate clause by directing the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives to publish in the Congressional Record the 28-page chapter which was redacted from the December 2002 Final Report of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. | Congress | 2016-06-13 | 2016-06-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] | NC | R | J000255 | 3 | Directs the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence of the House of Representatives, within 7 days after adopting this resolution, to publish in the Congressional Record the 28-page chapter which was redacted from the December 2002 Final Report of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-hres-769 | 114 | hres | 769 | Terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. | Congress | 2016-06-08 | 2016-06-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] | IL | D | S001145 | 162 | Terminates the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-hres-770 | 114 | hres | 770 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-06-08 | 2016-06-09 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-hres-771 | 114 | hres | 771 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-06-08 | 2016-06-09 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-hres-767 | 114 | hres | 767 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; and providing for the consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. | Congress | 2016-06-07 | 2016-06-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; and providing for the consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil. | 2023-01-11T13:32:42Z | |
| 114-sres-484 | 114 | sres | 484 | A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber. | Congress | 2016-06-06 | 2016-06-06 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3470; text as passed Senate: CR S3415) | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 2:15 p.m. | 2018-06-02T06:20:49Z | |
| 114-hr-5384 | 114 | hr | 5384 | Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-06-03 | 2016-12-01 | Received in the Senate. | House | Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5] | OK | R | R000604 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill bars the Government Publishing Office, effective January 1, 2017, from furnishing a printed copy of the Federal Register without charge to any Member of Congress or any other office of the United States during a year unless: the Member or office requests a printed copy of a specific issue of the Federal Register; or during that year or the previous year, the Member or office requested a subscription to printed copies of the Federal Register for that year. | 2023-01-11T13:32:50Z | |
| 114-hr-5336 | 114 | hr | 5336 | Taxpayer-Funded Travel Transparency Act of 2016 | Congress | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2] | NC | R | E000291 | 0 | Taxpayer-Funded Travel Transparency Act of 2016 This bill requires each Member of the House of Representatives to post on the Member's official public website, and to furnish to the Committee on House Administration: a description of each trip taken by the Member for which transportation, lodging, or related expenses were paid by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, or an office of the House; and the amounts paid by DOD, State, or the office for such expenses. These reporting requirements shall not apply with respect to a trip taken by a Member for which expenses were paid by that Member's Representational Allowance. The Committee on House Administration shall maintain on its official public website a clearinghouse of all of the travel and expenses information furnished to the Committee by all House members. In the case of a trip taken by a Member of the House for which DOD or the State Department pays transportation, lodging, or related expenses, the respective department shall: determine the costs of the transportation, lodging, and related expenses paid; and furnish the Member with a written statement of those expenses within 10 days after completion of the trip. The respective department may waive the written statement of expenses requirement if furnishing the statement may affect national security. | 2023-01-11T13:32:59Z | |
| 114-hres-755 | 114 | hres | 755 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way. | Congress | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] | NC | R | J000255 | 2 | Amends rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed in the House of Representatives on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harm's way. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-hres-758 | 114 | hres | 758 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging. | Congress | 2016-05-26 | 2016-05-26 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] | RI | D | C001084 | 28 | Amends rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-hres-751 | 114 | hres | 751 | Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-05-25 | 2016-05-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] | OK | R | C001053 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) in the House of Representatives. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-sres-474 | 114 | sres | 474 | Steermark Accountability Resolution | Congress | 2016-05-25 | 2016-05-25 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3175) | Senate | Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ] | AZ | R | F000444 | 4 | Steermark Accountability Resolution Establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes unauthorized appropriations. Permits the point of order to be raised against a provision making an appropriation that: (1) is not made to carry out the provisions of some existing law, treaty stipulation, or act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session; or (2) is made to carry out a program, project, or activity for which an authorization of appropriations is not in effect. Permits the point of order to be waived or suspended in the Senate by a vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). Requires congressional committees to identify and publicly disclose each unauthorized appropriation that is included in reported legislation. | 2023-01-11T13:32:51Z | |
| 114-hres-744 | 114 | hres | 744 | Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2012) to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5233) to repeal the Local Budget Autonomy Amendment Act of 2012, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify the respective roles of the District government and Congress in the local budget process of the District government, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 27, 2016, through June 6, 2016. | Congress | 2016-05-24 | 2016-05-25 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 2012) to provide for the modernization of the energy policy of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5233) to repeal the Local Budget Autonomy Amendment Act of 2012, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify the respective roles of the District government and Congress in the local budget process of the District government, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 27, 2016, through June 6, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-hres-742 | 114 | hres | 742 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2576) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 897) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-24 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] | GA | R | W000810 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2576) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 897) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-hres-743 | 114 | hres | 743 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5055) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-05-23 | 2016-05-24 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] | WA | R | N000189 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5055) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017. | 2023-01-11T13:32:56Z | |
| 114-s-2955 | 114 | s | 2955 | Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 | Congress | 2016-05-19 | 2016-05-19 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473. | Senate | Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] | WV | R | C001047 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2017 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the Senate and the agencies that support Congress. The bill funds Joint Items such as: the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation, and the Office of the Attending Physician. It also provides appropriations for: the Capitol Police, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), the Library of Congress (LOC), the Government Publishing Office (GPO), and the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Pursuant to a longstanding practice under which each chamber of Congress determines its own requirements, the Senate bill does not include funds for the House of Representatives. The bill increases overall legislative branch funding above the FY2016 level and includes an increase for the Senate. For other legislative branch agencies and programs, the bill: increases funding above FY2016 levels for the Capitol Police, the LOC, and the GAO; decreases funding below FY2016 levels for the AOC; and funds the CBO and the GPO at the FY2016 level. The bill also prohibits a cost of living adjustment for Members of Congress during FY2017. Full Summary: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Provides appropriations to the Senate for: Expense Allowances; Representational Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; Salaries, Officers, and Employees; the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate; the Office of Senate Legal Counsel; Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate; and Contingent Expenses of the Senate. (Sec. 1) Requires that amounts remaining in the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account be used for deficit reduction or to reduce the federal debt… | 2022-02-28T20:16:28Z | |
| 114-hconres-132 | 114 | hconres | 132 | SCOTUS Resolution | Congress | 2016-05-18 | 2016-05-18 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] | CT | D | E000293 | 44 | Senate's Court Obligations Trump Unconstitutional Stalling Resolution or the SCOTUS Resolution Prohibits the House of Representatives or Senate from adjourning, remaining adjourned, or convening solely in a pro forma session for a period of more than two days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, except when the House or Senate is in session on such a day) during the remainder of the 114th Congress unless, at the time the period of adjournment begins, the Senate has taken action on the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by: (1) holding a hearing on the nomination in the Senate Judiciary Committee, or (2) holding a vote on the nomination in the Senate. Requires such prohibition to take effect July 19, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:33:05Z | |
| 114-hres-737 | 114 | hres | 737 | Condemning and censuring John A. Koskinen, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. | Congress | 2016-05-18 | 2016-06-21 | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-635, Part I. | House | Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001076 | 0 | Censures and condemns John A. Koskinen for a pattern of conduct while Commissioner of Internal Revenue that is incompatible with his duties and inconsistent with the trust and confidence placed in him as an officer of the United States. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Koskinen should: (1) immediately resign from office, and if he does not so resign, the President should remove him; and (2) be required to forfeit all rights to any annuity for which he is eligible under federal retirement provisions. | 2023-01-11T13:32:57Z | |
| 114-hconres-131 | 114 | hconres | 131 | Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. | Congress | 2016-05-17 | 2016-09-14 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | N000147 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 31st annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 30, 2016. | 2023-01-11T13:32:51Z | |
| 114-hr-5264 | 114 | hr | 5264 | To expand the uses of certain revolving funds of the Library of Congress and to clarify the authority of the Library of Congress to accept gifts and bequests. | Congress | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-17 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 0 | This bill modifies the use of the Library of Congress (LOC) revolving fund associated with the national audiovisual conservation center to include preservation and storage of audiovisual materials and associated collections. Use of the LOC revolving fund currently devoted to the gift shop, decimal classification, photo duplication, and related services shall extend to traveling exhibitions and exhibition materials as well as to training services. The Federal Library and Information Network (FEDLINK) program shall provide specified services on behalf of tribal governments. The types of gifts the LOC may accept shall include bequests of personal property, nonpersonal services, voluntary and uncompensated personal services, or securities. | 2023-01-11T13:33:01Z | |
| 114-hres-735 | 114 | hres | 735 | Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1] | AL | R | B001289 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4909 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017) in the House of Representatives. | 2023-01-11T13:32:57Z | |
| 114-hres-736 | 114 | hres | 736 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4974) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5243) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to strengthen public health activities in response to the Zika virus, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. | Congress | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4] | OK | R | C001053 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4974) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5243) making appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, to strengthen public health activities in response to the Zika virus, and for other purposes. | 2023-01-11T13:32:57Z |
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