US Congress House Resolution 716 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-14)
Status: Introduced on April 29 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-05-18 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in Ireland's journey to independence. Recognizes the deep and abiding friendship between Ireland and the United States, sustained and strengthened by the ties between the people and shared values of such countries. Calls for enhanced U.S.-Ireland cooperation in undertaking multilateral humanitarian missions and international peacekeeping operations. Supports efforts to increase political, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the United States and Ireland, including ongoing work to consolidate peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a seminal moment in Ireland's journey to independence.

Rep. Peter King [R-NY]	Rep. Richard Neal [D-MA]	Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA]	Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY]
Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ]	Rep. Michael Doyle [D-PA]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]	Rep. Brendan Boyle [D-PA]
Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY]	Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY]	Rep. Patrick Murphy [D-FL]	Rep. Christopher Gibson [R-NY]
Rep. Daniel Donovan [R-NY]	Rep. Bradley Byrne [R-AL]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Mick Mulvaney [R-SC]
Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY]	Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]	Rep. William Keating [D-MA]	Rep. Patrick Meehan [R-PA]
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ]	Rep. Mike Quigley [D-IL]	Rep. Stephen Lynch [D-MA]
Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA]	Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT]	Rep. John Carney [D-DE]	Rep. Paul Tonko [D-NY]
Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA]	Rep. Ryan Costello [R-PA]	Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA]	Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI]
Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA]	Rep. Robert Brady [D-PA]	Rep. Katherine Clark [D-MA]	Rep. Beto O'Rourke [D-TX]
Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA]	Rep. Keith Rothfus [R-PA]	Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY]	Rep. John Katko [R-NY]
Rep. James Renacci [R-OH]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-05-18	House	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2016-05-18	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2016-05-18	House	H.Amdt.1028 On agreeing to the King (NY) amendment (A002) Agreed to without objection.
2016-05-18	House	H.Amdt.1028 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. King (NY). (consideration: CR H2713; text: CR H2713)
2016-05-18	House	On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
2016-05-18	House	H.Amdt.1027 On agreeing to the King (NY) amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
2016-05-18	House	H.Amdt.1027 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. King (NY). (consideration: CR H2713; text: CR H2713)
2016-05-18	House	Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2712-2713; text of measure as introduced: CR H2713)
2016-05-18	House	Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
2016-05-18	House	Mr. King (NY) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
2016-04-29	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2016-04-29	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/716/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres716/BILLS-114hres716ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres716/BILLS-114hres716eh.pdf