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Urging the United States Soccer Federation to immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity. [HR-746]
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Urging the United States Soccer Federation to immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity. Urges the United States Soccer Federation to immediately end gender pay inequity and to treat all athletes with respect and dignity. Expresses support for an end to pay discrimination based on gender and the strengthening of equal pay protections.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 05/24/2016
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Congratulating the University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship. [HR-677]
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Congratulating the University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship. Recognizes the University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson
Introduced In House on 04/13/2016
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Expressing concern regarding the preventable loss of life associated with sports-related sudden death of student athletes in the United States, and emphasizing the importance of rigorous, evidence-based pre-participation physical examinations for student athletes. [HR-655]
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Expressing concern regarding the preventable loss of life associated with sports-related sudden death of student athletes in the United States, and emphasizing the importance of rigorous, evidence-based pre-participation physical examinations for student athletes. Encourages local school districts, youth sports associations, and college and university athletic departments to regularly update their pre-participation physical examination policies in accordance with evidence-based best practices and with respect for parental considerations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe Courtney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/25/2016
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Honoring the Denver Broncos on their victory in Super Bowl 50. [HR-614]
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Honoring the Denver Broncos on their victory in Super Bowl 50. Honors the Denver Broncos on their Super Bowl 50 victory.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Polis
Introduced In House on 02/11/2016
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Congratulating the University of Mount Union football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship. [HR-598]
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Congratulating the University of Mount Union football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship. Congratulates the University of Mount Union Purple Raiders football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan
Introduced In House on 02/02/2016
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States. [HR-572]
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States. Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship. Recognizes the groundbreaking impact of such title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Beto O'Rourke
Introduced In House on 12/18/2015
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Honoring the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015. [HR-568]
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Honoring the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015. Honors the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Introduced In House on 12/17/2015
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Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team on winning the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Championship. [HR-486]
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Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team on winning the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Championship. Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2015 Women's National Basketball Association Championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.
Sponsored by: Rep. Collin C. Peterson
Introduced In House on 10/22/2015
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Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania for the performance of the team in the 2015 Little League World Series. [HR-422]
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Honoring the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania for the performance of the team in the 2015 Little League World Series. Congratulates the Red Land Little League Team of Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, on its performance at the 69th Little League World Series Championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Introduced In House on 09/16/2015
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Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California. [HR-372]
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Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California. Recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones. Expresses support for the efforts of those who make the Games possible. Celebrates the return of the World Games to Los Angeles.
Sponsored by: Rep. Xavier Becerra
Introduced In House on 07/23/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity. [HR-364]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity. Urges: (1) the Federation Internationale de Football Association to eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with respect and dignity; and (2) all other local, state, federal, and international organizations to eliminate gender pay inequity. Expresses support for an end to gender pay inequity in the workplace, including
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 07/15/2015
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Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship. [HR-335]
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Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship. Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Introduced In House on 06/23/2015
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Expressing support for the designation of May as National Lacrosse Month. [HR-267]
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Expressing support for the designation of May as National Lacrosse Month. Expresses support for National Lacrosse Month. Commends the leadership and programming efforts of US Lacrosse to raise awareness, prevent injuries, and increase overall safety across all levels of the game.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee L. Hastings
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association (NBA) League Championship. [HR-23]
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Congratulating the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association (NBA) League Championship. Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs for winning the 2014 National Basketball Association League Championship.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Cuellar
Introduced In House on 01/08/2015
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Congratulating the 2015 national champions, the Duke University Blue Devils, for their win in the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. [HR-202]
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Congratulating the 2015 national champions, the Duke University Blue Devils, for their win in the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Congratulates the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Invites the Duke University men's basketball team to the U.S. Capitol Building to be honored.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Introduced In House on 04/15/2015
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights. [HR-112]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights. Expresses support for: (1) the principles and values set forth in the Secondary School Student Athletes' Bill of Rights; and (2) secondary schools that have successfully implemented programs, policies, and practices to emphasize and encourage student athlete safety and well-being. Recognizes the importance of proper safety measures, timely medical assessments, and appropriate environmental conditions, and the role that teachers, parents, coaches, and athletic
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/20/2015
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. [HCR-70]
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 30th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on October 16, 2015.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/17/2015
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Expressing the sense of Congress that female athletes be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap. [HCR-60]
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Expressing the sense of Congress that female athletes be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions actively take part in combating the wage gap. Expresses the sense of Congress that female athletes should be paid the same as their male counterparts and organizers of world class competitions should actively take part in combating the wage gap.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Lieu
Introduced In House on 07/10/2015
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Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. [HCR-14]
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Expressing the sense of Congress that John Arthur "Jack" Johnson should receive a posthumous pardon for the racially motivated conviction in 1913 that diminished the athletic, cultural, and historic significance of Jack Johnson and unduly tarnished his reputation. Expresses the sense of Congress that Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) should receive a posthumous pardon to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 02/19/2015
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. [HCR-131]
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 31st annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 30, 2016.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 09/14/2016