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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2018) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 171 (Roll no. 564). (text: CR H4958)
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 171 (Roll no. 564).(text: CR H4958)
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4963)
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 347, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) demanded a vote by the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4962)
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4957-4963)
action_date: 2011-07-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
action_date: 2011-07-12
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
action_date: 2011-07-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-144, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-07-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-144, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that critical jobs legislation should be considered and passed to address the growing jobs crisis throughout America, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2011-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
Racial and ethnic relations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: 
Calls for Congress to consider and pass critical jobs legislation to address: (1) the crisis facing communities of color disproportionately, and (2) the nationwide economic crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prevent duplicative and overlapping government programs.

Bill: 112-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2011-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: 
Amends Rule III (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the report accompanying each public bill or joint resolution reported by any committee to contain: (1) an analysis by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to determine if the bill or joint resolution creates any new federal program, office, or initiative that would duplicate or overlap any existing federal entity with similar mission, purpose, goals, or activities, along with a listing of all such overlapping or duplication; and (2) an explanation provided by the committee as to why the creation of each new program, office, or initiative is necessary if a similar program, office, or initiative exists.
 
Makes it out of order to consider such a measure unless the committee of jurisdiction has prepared and posted on its website an overlapping and duplicative program analysis and explanation for the legislation that contains the same CRS analysis and committee explanation.
 
Provides for a waiver of this resolution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: 
 Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Ethics.

action_date: 2011-07-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Ethics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5050)
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5050)
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5050)
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 112-hres-351
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2011-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Neurological disorders
Postal service
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease, and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Calling for a peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea and its environs and other maritime areas adjacent to the East Asian mainland.

Bill: 112-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2011-07-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Marine and inland water transportation
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
North Korea
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: 
Reaffirms U.S. support for the peaceful resolution of maritime territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and the Yellow Sea. 
 
Condemns the use of naval force by China in the South China and East China Seas and by China's North Korean ally in the Yellow Sea.
 
Welcomes the diplomatic efforts of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Taiwan, Japan, and the Republic of Korea to resolve these outstanding disputes.
 
Supports U.S. Armed Forces operations in support of freedom of navigation rights in international waters and air space in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, and the Yellow Sea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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 committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.

Bill: 112-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2011-07-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
South Africa
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: 
Applauds the U.N. General Assembly for uniting to honor Nelson Mandela's contribution to international peace and freedom.
 
Recognizes the global impact of President Mandela's legacy and commitment to nonviolence, respect, and dialogue.
 
Supports the international community's recognition of Nelson Mandela International Day.
 
Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights, and reconciliation in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the staff, community, and patrons of the Utah Shakespeare Festival on the festival's 50th anniversary.

Bill: 112-hres-354
Sponsor: Rep. Matheson, Jim [D-UT-2]
Introduced: 2011-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Performing arts
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: 
Congratulates the staff, community, and patrons of the Utah Shakespeare Festival on its 50th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget.

Bill: 112-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2011-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2560) to cut, cap, and balance the Federal budget.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 177 (Roll no. 604). (text: CR H5171)
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 177 (Roll no. 604).(text: CR H5171)
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 175 (Roll no. 603). (consideration: CR H5181-5182)
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 355.
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5171-5182, H5183)
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-150, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-150, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Urging the European Union and its member states to maintain the arms embargo against the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 112-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2011-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sanctions
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. arms embargo on China. 
 
Calls upon the President, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to clarify his policy towards Taiwan and to reaffirm support for U.S. allies in the region.
 
Expresses concern over China's repression of political dissidents and religious and ethnic minorities. 
 
Reasserts that it should be U.S. policy to oppose any diminution of the European Union (EU) arms embargo against China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-357
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2011-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the airport improvement program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 178 (Roll no. 609). (text: CR H5251)
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 178 (Roll no. 609).(text: CR H5251)
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 608). (consideration: CR H5255-5256)
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 357.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5251-5257)
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2553 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-155, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-155, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-359
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2011-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2551) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 172 (Roll no. 613). (text: CR H5312)
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 172 (Roll no. 613).(text: CR H5312)
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5316)
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 359.
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5312-5316)
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2551 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-173, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-173, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the sixth IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.

Bill: 112-hres-360
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug therapy
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Medical research
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: 
Supports the sixth International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention.
 
Recognizes that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health. 
 
Encourages the ongoing development of innovative therapies and advances in clinical treatment for HIV/AIDS. 
 
Urges scientists, health care providers, policymakers, community leaders, and all individuals committed to ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic to attend the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1368)
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Concerning efforts to provide humanitarian relief to mitigate the effects of drought and avert famine in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya.

Bill: 112-hres-361
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2011-07-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Natural disasters
Presidential administrations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Somalia
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: 
Commends: (1) the Administration for providing assistance in response to the drought and famine-like conditions in the Horn of Africa, and (2) the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for providing assistance in Somalia in order to mitigate conflict and promote stability. 
 
Encourages international humanitarian organizations to continue to provide food and humanitarian assistance to the regions in need, mindful of the need for relief workers' safety.
 
Calls on: (1) the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) and other local Somali authorities to make additional efforts to provide support and humanitarian relief to the people of Somalia; and (2) the U.S. government and the international community to remain focused on those most vulnerable to the current drought and famine-like conditions, especially women and children.
 
Encourages increased water conservation. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-07-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5586)
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Introduced in House