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Directing the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a portrait of Alice Paul for placement in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or an office building of the House, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the portrait in a suitable permanent location. [HR-178]
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This resolution directs (1) the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a portrait of Alice Paul (a leader in the women's suffrage movement) for placement in the House of Representatives wing of the U.S. Capitol or a House office building, and (2) the Architect of the Capitol to place the portrait in a suitable permanent location.
Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Norcross
Introduced In House on 03/05/2019
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. [SCR-8]
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This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 11, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I, who ruled the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Schatz
Referred To The Committee On Rules And Administration. on 03/04/2019
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Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 [S.528]
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(Sec. 2) requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from public view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet. A public building may be excluded from such requirement at the discretion of the official responsible for its operation if
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Sponsored by: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Received In The House. on 06/27/2019
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. [HCR-19]
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This concurrent resolution permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 15, 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 04/11/2019
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. [HCR-16]
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This concurrent resolution permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor as free public events on the Capitol grounds the 38th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service, on May 15, 2019, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2018; and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, on May 14, 2019, to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 04/11/2019
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Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death. [HCR-10]
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This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor, upon death, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, at the election of the individual or their next of kin.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Introduced In House on 01/30/2019
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North American Wetlands Conservation Extension Act [HB-925]
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Reauthorizes the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through FY2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Johnson
Pursuant To The Provisions Of H. Res. 1161, Mrs. Lowey Called Up H.r. 925, With The Senate Amendments Thereto And Moved That The House Agree In The Senate Amendment To The Title Of H.r. 925 And That The House Agree In The Senate Amendment To The Text Of H.r. 925 With An Amendment Consisting Of The Text Of Rules Committee Print 116-66. on 10/01/2020
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Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 [HB-866]
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(Sec. 2) requires that certain public buildings that are open to the public and contain a public restroom provide a lactation room, other than a bathroom, that is hygienic and is available for use by members of the public to express milk. The lactation room must be shielded from public view, be free from intrusion, and contain a chair, a working surface, and (if the building is supplied with electricity) an electrical outlet. A public building may be excluded from such requirement at the discretion of the official responsible for its operation if
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Signed By President. on 07/25/2019
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Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019 [HB-748]
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Responds to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak and its impact on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. DIVISION A--KEEPING WORKERS PAID AND EMPLOYED, HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS, AND ECONOMIC STABILIZATION This division establishes the Paycheck Protection Program to provide eight weeks of cash flow assistance to small businesses through federally guaranteed loans to employers who maintain their payroll. Such assistance shall be to cover costs such as payroll, paid sick leave,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Committee On Small Business And Entrepreneurship. Hearings Held. on 07/23/2020
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Prohibiting Perks and Privileges Act [HB-577]
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Makes former Members of Congress who are lobbyists ineligible to receive certain federal retirement and health benefits or to use certain congressional benefits and services. The bill also prohibits federal funds from being used to pay the travel expenses of spouses accompanying Members of Congress on official travel, restricts the use of travel promotional awards received by Members in connection with official air travel, and requires a Member's official website to include a link to the Member's financial disclosure reports.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bradley S. Schneider
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings, And Emergency Management. on 02/07/2019
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To permit the District of Columbia and each of the territories of the United States to provide and furnish statues honoring their citizens for placement in Statuary Hall in the same manner as statues honoring citizens of the States are provided for placement in Statuary Hall. [HB-405]
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Permits the District of Columbia and each U.S. territory to furnish up to two statues honoring deceased residents for placement in the U.S. Capitol.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stacey E. Plaskett
Introduced In House on 01/09/2019
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act [HB-133]
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Directs the Department of State to develop a strategy to enhance economic cooperation and expand professional and educational exchange programs between the United States and Mexico. The State Department shall develop strategies to encourage more academic exchanges between the countries, as well as exchanges to encourage strengthening business skills and entrepreneurship. The State Department shall also promote energy infrastructure coordination and educational development. It shall also assess ways to develop partnerships between the countries'
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Sponsored by: Rep. David N. Cicilline
Became Public Law No: 116-260. on 12/27/2020
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States. [SCR-55]
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7251; Text: Cr S7257) on 12/03/2018
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A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States. [SCR-56]
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A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the late George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Submitted In The Senate, Considered, And Agreed To Without Amendment By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: Cr S7251; Text: Cr S7257) on 12/03/2018
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A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from the State of Arizona. [SCR-43]
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A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from the State of Arizona. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a
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Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/28/2018
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable John Sidney McCain, III. [SCR-44]
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable John Sidney McCain, III. Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.
Sponsored by: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 08/28/2018
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-5894]
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019 Provides FY2019 appropriations for the legislative branch, including the House of Representatives and Joint Items such as: the Joint Economic Committee, the Joint Committee on Taxation, the Office of the Attending Physician, and the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. Provides FY2019 appropriations for: the Capitol Police; the Office of Compliance; the Congressional Budget Office; the Architect of the Capitol; the Library of Congress, including the Congressional Research Service and the Copyright
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Yoder
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 115-696, By Mr. Yoder. on 05/21/2018
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Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 [HB-5895]
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Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019 (Sec. 3) Specifies that, unless this bill expressly provides otherwise, references to "this Act" included in a division shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division. (Sec. 4) Specifies that this bill provides appropriations for FY2019. DIVISION A--ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 This division provides
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Sponsored by: Rep. Michael K. Simpson
Became Public Law No: 115-244. on 09/21/2018
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Raising a question of the privileges of the House. [HR-726]
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Raising a question of the privileges of the House. Declares that the House of Representatives condemns Representative Paul Gosar for certain actions regarding attendance at the State of the Union address.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Introduced In House on 02/06/2018
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Authorizing Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol. [HCR-107]
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Authorizing Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol. (Sec. 1) Authorizes Reverend Billy Graham to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol from February 28, 2018, to March 1, 2018.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alma S. Adams
Message On Senate Action Sent To The House. on 02/27/2018