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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 990) to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 990) to provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3738)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3738)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3739)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 281.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3738-3739)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-92, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-92, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of discriminatory laws against the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Bill: 112-hres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
China
Immigration status and procedures
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) acknowledges that the framework of past anti-Chinese legislation, including the Chinese Exclusion Act, is incompatible with the basic founding principles of equality recognized in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution; (2) regrets passing six decades of legislation targeting the Chinese people for physical and political exclusion; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to preserving the same civil rights and constitutional protections for people of Chinese or other Asian descent in the United States accorded to all others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3809-3810)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should takes steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities.

Bill: 112-hres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Government studies and investigations
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) investigations into radicalization in the United States should focus on the criminal behavior of individuals and avoid creating the impression of unconstitutional profiling based on constitutionally protected beliefs and activities; and (2) the federal government should take steps to counter the growth in anti-Muslim sentiments, targeted rhetorical attacks, and violence against the Muslim, Arab, Sikh, and South Asian American communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-05-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E971-972)
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring wild horses and burros as important to our national heritage.

Bill: 112-hres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Mammals
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Honors the 16th birthday of Cloud, a wild stallion. 
 
Recognizes wild horses and burros as living symbols of the western development era.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-01
text: Recalled by full committee.
action_date: 2011-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 2011 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 112-hres-285
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Aphasia Awareness Month; and (2) efforts to increase awareness of aphasia and to make the voices of people with aphasia heard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing, on the occasion of the 52nd annual meeting of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group in September, 2011 in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the immeasurable assistance Gander International Airport, the Government of Canada, and the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, provided to the United States immediately following the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

Bill: 112-hres-286
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2011-05-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Canada
Congressional tributes
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-31
text: 
Recognizes and thanks the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland, and all other citizens across Canada who, during a time of unprecedented crisis, challenge, and uncertainty, came to the aid of U.S. citizens and cemented the generosity, goodwill, and mutual understanding that has defined the relationship between the United States and Canada.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2011-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-05-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1004)
action_date: 2011-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2011-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2055) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3936)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3936)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3939)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3936-3939)
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 43.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution authorizes the Chair to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-97, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-97, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 112-hres-289
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2011-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). 
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015-1016)
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is imperative that the United States creates a clear vision and goal to be the world leader in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math to ensure the continued strength, growth, and vitality of this Nation.

Bill: 112-hres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2011-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it must: (1) create a clear vision and goal for the United States to be the world leader in innovation and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), (2) ensure that at least 3% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) is dedicated to research and development, (3) encourage more students to study math and science, and (4) recognize that the resilient U.S. spirit will carry us through the current challenges we face to once again be the clear leader in innovation, research, and development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Urging the expedient relocation of the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Bill: 112-hres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2011-06-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Appropriations
Building construction
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: 
Reaffirms that Jerusalem is and should continue to be the undivided capital of Israel.
 
Calls upon the President to fully implement the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 and begin the U.S. Embassy's relocation in Israel to Jerusalem.
 
Encourages the President to urge other governments to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and to recognize Jerusalem as its undivided capital.
 
Urges the Department of State to allocate and expend no funding for the physical plant of the U.S. Embassy in Israel, located in Tel Aviv, as well as the U.S. Consulate in Jerusalem, until the Department allocates and expends a proportionate amount of funds for the construction of and other costs related to the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-293
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Homeland Security
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Homeland Security.

action_date: 2011-06-02
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 Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3964)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3964)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3964)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 292) declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 51) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya.

Bill: 112-hres-294
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 292) declaring that the President shall not deploy, establish, or maintain the presence of units and members of the United States Armed Forces on the ground in Libya, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 51) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Libya.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 156 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H3990)
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 156 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H3990)
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3997)
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 294.
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3990-3998)
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: The resolution provides 1 hour of debate for H. Res. 292. It also provides for 1 hour of debate for H. Con. Res. 51. It waives all points of order against consideration on both H. Res. 292 and H. Con. Res. 51. And, both shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-99, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-99, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with this disease.

Bill: 112-hres-295
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2011-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: 
Calls for the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) enhance quality of care and patient safety by advancing the development of process and outcome measures for the management of atrial fibrillation by national developers, supporting pilots and demonstration projects to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions for patients with atrial fibrillation, and facilitating the adoption of evidence-based guidelines by the medical community to improve patient outcomes; (2) advance atrial fibrillation research and education by encouraging basic science research to determine the causes and optimal treatments, exploring development of a screening tool and protocols to determine the risk for the development of atrial fibrillation, and enhancing current surveillance and tracking systems to include atrial fibrillation; and (3) improve access to appropriate medical care for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation by encouraging education programs that promote collaboration among federal health agencies and that increase public and clinician awareness of atrial fibrillation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for peaceful demonstrations and universal freedoms in Syria and condemning the human rights violations by the Assad Regime.

Bill: 112-hres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2011-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Syria
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: 
Supports the people of Syria as they seek to exercise universal rights and pursue peaceful democratic change.
 
 Condemns the human rights abuses of the government of Syria, including the use of lethal violence, torture, mass arrests, and the cut-off of basic services.
 
 Condemns the government of Iran for assisting the government of Syria in its campaign of repression against the Syrian people.
 
Warns that the government of Syria is committing international crimes against its people.
 
 Finds that the government of Syria, led by Bashar al-Assad, has lost legitimacy and expresses support for the people of Syria to determine their future for themselves.
 
Encourages U.S. officials to engage with civil society in Syria.
 
 Urges the President to: (1) speak out directly to the people of Syria; (2) in conjunction with international partners, ensure access of humanitarian relief organizations and international media to affected areas of Syria and to impose consequences on the government of Syria and its leaders if access by these organizations continues to be impeded; and (3) work with our allies and partners at the U.N. Security Council to hold accountable human rights abusers in Syria and to support the human rights of the Syrian people.
 
 Urges the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to: (1) implement UNHRC Resolution S-16/1 and to ensure that the investigation into violations by the government of Syria of international human rights law is undertaken immediately, and (2) reinforce the need for the U.N. General Assembly to reject Syria's candidacy for UNHRC membership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should withhold United States contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations for purposes of the General Assembly of the United Nations if the General Assembly adopts a resolution in favor of recognizing a state of Palestine outside of or prior to a final status agreement negotiated between, and acceptable to, the State of Israel and the Palestinians.

Bill: 112-hres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Gaza Strip
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should withhold U.S. contributions to the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations (U.N.) for the U.N. General Assembly if the General Assembly adopts a resolution in favor of recognizing a Palestinian state outside of or prior to a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Introduced in House