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To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States whose visionary leadership secured passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Social Security Amendments Act (Medicare) of 1965, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Higher Education Act of 1965, and Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1965.

In session · Government Operations and Politics

Jul 29, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In session Education Finance and banking Government Operations and Politics 114th Congress

House bill

To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

In session · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Mar 6, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

In session Labor and employment Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 111th Congress

House joint resolution

To designate the weeks of September 19, 1993 through September 25, 1993, and of September 18, 1994 through September 24, 1994 as "National Rehabilitation Week".

In session · Health

Sep 21, 1993

For Further Action See S.J.Res.50.

In session Healthcare Health 103th Congress

House bill

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941, and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942, until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Jun 27, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 commi...

In session Defense Finance and banking Armed Forces and National Security 115th Congress

House bill

To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan, Corregidor, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippine Archipelago between December 7, 1941, and May 10, 1942, and who died or were imprisoned by the Japanese military in the Philippines, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, Wake Island, and Guam from April 9, 1942, until September 2, 1945, in recognition of their personal sacrifice and service to their country.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Mar 16, 2016

In session Defense Finance and banking Armed Forces and National Security 114th Congress

House resolution

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 181) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.

In session · Congress

Jan 27, 2009

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

In session Labor and employment Congress 111th Congress

House resolution

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2728) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the adjudicative flexibility with regard to an employer filing of a notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2729) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for greater efficiency at the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2730) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for an independent review of citations issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2731) to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to very small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of citations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2432) to amend the Paperwork Reduction Act and titles 5 and 31, United States Code, to reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes.

In session · Congress

May 18, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

In session Healthcare Congress 108th Congress

House joint resolution

To designate the periods commencing on November 28, 1993, and ending on December 4, 1993, and commencing on November 27, 1994, and ending on December 3, 1994, as "National Home Care Week".

In session · Health

Nov 18, 1993

See S.J.Res.55.

In session Healthcare Health 103th Congress

House joint resolution

To designate the period commencing on November 21, 1993, and ending on November 27, 1993, and the period commencing on November 20, 1994, and ending on November 26, 1994, each as "National Adoption Week".

In session · Families

Sep 8, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

In session Families 103th Congress

House joint resolution

To designate the period commencing February 7, 1993, and ending February 13, 1993, and the period commencing February 6, 1994, and ending February 12, 1994, as "National Burn Awareness Week".

In session · Health

Jan 25, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

In session Healthcare Health 103th Congress

House joint resolution

To designate the period commencing on November 24, 1991, and ending on November 30, 1991, and the period commencing on November 22, 1992, and ending on November 28, 1992, each as "National Adoption Week".

In session · Families

Nov 27, 1991

For Further Action See S.J.Res.207.

In session Families 102th Congress

House bill

A bill to increase to the level of funds authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984 to permit adequate reimbursement for meals served under the Older Americans Act of 1965.

In session · Social Welfare

Jun 7, 1983

Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, GAO, OMB.

In session Healthcare Labor and employment Social Welfare 98th Congress

House bill

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to reimpose certain foreign policy export controls which ceased to be effective on March 1, 1982, September 15, 1982, and January 20, 1983.

In session · Foreign Trade and International Finance

Mar 11, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

In session Foreign Trade and International Finance 98th Congress

House concurrent resolution

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon.

In session · Commemorations · House

Jan 10, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most...

In session Education Labor and employment Commemorations 110th Congress

House resolution

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6756) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote new business innovation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6757) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage retirement and family savings, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6760) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act affecting individuals, families, and small businesses; and providing for proceedings during the period from October 1, 2018, through November 12, 2018.

In session · Congress

Sep 27, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

In session Finance and banking Congress 115th Congress

House concurrent resolution

Expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Apr 4, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

In session Defense Armed Forces and National Security 115th Congress

Senate concurrent resolution

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have served in the Republic of Vietnam for all purposes under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Apr 4, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2219-2220)

In session Defense Armed Forces and National Security 115th Congress

Senate concurrent resolution

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that those who served in the bays, harbors, and territorial seas of the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, should be presumed to have been exposed to the toxin Agent Orange and should be eligible for all related Federal benefits that come with such presumption under the Agent Orange Act of 1991.

In session · Armed Forces and National Security

Sep 22, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6043)

In session Defense Armed Forces and National Security 114th Congress

House resolution

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3762) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional protections to participants and beneficiaries in individual account plans from excessive investment in employer securities and to promote the provision of retirement investment advice to workers managing their retirement income assets, and to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit insider trades during any suspension of the ability of plan participants or beneficiaries to direct investment away from equity securities of the plan sponsor.

In session · Congress

Apr 11, 2002

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

In session Finance and banking Congress 107th Congress

House bill

To provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

In session · Economics and Public Finance

Dec 18, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.

In session Economics and Public Finance 104th Congress

House bill

To provide clarification in the reimbursement to States for federally funded employees carrying out Federal programs during the lapse in appropriations between November 14, 1995, through November 19, 1995.

In session · Economics and Public Finance

Dec 11, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

In session Economics and Public Finance 104th Congress

House concurrent resolution

Expressing the sense of the Congress that the amount made available for fiscal year 1995 for the program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 for supportive housing for low-income elderly persons should not be reduced from the amount made available for fiscal year 1994.

In session · Housing and Community Development

Jul 1, 1994

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

In session Housing and real estate Housing and Community Development 103th Congress

House bill

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to eliminate the division of discretionary appropriations into 3 categories for purposes of a discretionary spending limit for fiscal years 1992 and 1993, and for other purposes.

In session · Economics and Public Finance

Oct 11, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

In session Defense Economics and Public Finance 102th Congress

House bill

To amend the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to provide that taxpayers who invested in low-income housing projects before January 1, 1984, shall receive the same transitional relief as taxpayers who so invested after December 31, 1983.

In session · Taxation

Jul 27, 1989

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In session Housing and real estate Finance and banking Taxation 101th Congress

House bill

To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations of $300,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1990 and 1991 for development assistance for health and child survival activities.

In session · International Affairs

May 10, 1989

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In session Healthcare International Affairs 101th Congress

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