Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19. [HR-906]
[Defense ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Manufacturing ]
[National Security ]
This resolution calls on the President to (1) use all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act to direct the domestic production of supplies to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) share specified information regarding the use of such authorities with Congress. (The Defense Production Act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The resolution also states that Congress stands ready to
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HR-906: Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Introduced In House on 03/23/2020
HR-543: Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the interference of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong's affairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to protest.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Sherman Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 10/15/2019
You have voted HR-543: Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the interference of the People's Republic of China in Hong Kong's affairs, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to protest..
HR-496: Affirming that all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution, Civil Rights, And Civil Liberties. on 07/30/2019
You have voted HR-496: Affirming that all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution..
HR-546: Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald Connolly
Mr. Sires Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 12/03/2019
You have voted HR-546: Disapproving the Russian Federation's inclusion in future Group of Seven summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies..
HR-345: Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.
Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern
Mr. Engel Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution, As Amended. on 07/15/2019
You have voted HR-345: Recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019..
Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress. [HR-489]
[Immigration ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Human Rights ]
This resolution states that immigrants and their descendants have made America stronger and naturalized citizens are just as American as those whose families have been in the United States for generations. It also expresses a commitment to keep America open to those who lawfully seek refuge from violence and oppression and those willing to work hard to achieve the American Dream, regardless of race, ethnicity, faith, or country of origin. The resolution strongly condemns as racist the President’s comments about immigrants and those who look to the
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HR-489: Condemning President Trump's racist comments directed at Members of Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Mr. Collins (ga) Moved To Strike Words From The Record. on 07/16/2019
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez. [HR-915]
[Human Rights ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Arts and Culture ]
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").
HR-915: Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.
Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson
Introduced In House on 04/03/2020
Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020 [HB-8113]
[Elections ]
[Human Rights ]
[International ]
To recognize the right of the People of Puerto Rico to call a status convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision, and for other purposes.
HB-8113: Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2020
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 08/25/2020
Agriculture Resilience Act [HB-5861]
[Agriculture ]
[Climate Change ]
[Energy ]
To address the impact of climate change on agriculture, and for other purposes.
HB-5861: Agriculture Resilience Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Introduced In House on 02/12/2020