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Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, and honoring the public service of the performers and sponsors.

Bill: 112-hres-769
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Music
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performing arts
Public transit
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Recognizes Lunchtime Music on the Mall as enhancing urban life in Washington, DC, and appreciation of the National Mall.
 
Salutes the performers who participate in Lunchtime Music on the Mall.
 
Commends the National Park Service (NPS) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Barack Obama should request authorization before sending the United States Armed Forces into Syria.

Bill: 112-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Human rights
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Syria
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) only Congress has the constitutional authority to declare war, (2) President Obama should set clear objectives for the U.S. Armed Forces before sending them into battle, (3) President Obama should indicate a direct national security interest in placing the U.S. Armed Forces in harm's way, and (4) the government of Syria has surrendered all claims of legitimacy by massacring its own people and should peacefully transfer power to a democratically elected government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 14th as National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care to promote national awareness of the importance of compassionate and respectful relationships between health care professionals and their patients as reflected in attitudes that are sensitive to the values, autonomy, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of patients and families.

Bill: 112-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Solidarity Day for Compassionate Patient Care.
 
Recognizes the importance of a respectful relationship between health care professionals and their patients in promoting better health outcomes.
 
Encourages all health care professionals to be mindful of the importance of both being humanistic and compassionate and providing technical expertise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Kurdistan Workers' Party and supporting a peaceful dialogue with Turkey.

Bill: 112-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Middle East
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Condemns the terrorism capaign by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and expresses solidarity with the victims of its violence.
 
 Reaffirms that the PKK is a common enemy of the United States and Turkey, and encourages ongoing cooperation between the United States and Turkey to eliminate or apprehend violent PKK elements. 
 
 Urges the PKK to renounce violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representative that the Boys & Girls Clubs of America should be commended for their unique role in improving outcomes for millions of youth and thousands of communities.

Bill: 112-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2012-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: 
Commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for their work serving youth and strengthening our communities.
 
Recognizes the importance of high-impact youth mentoring in ensuring positive outcomes for youth of all backgrounds.
 
Supports youth mentoring as a strategy to reduce anti-social and risky youth behavior and develop productive, contributing young adults.
 
Encourages the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to continue and expand programs that expose young people to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
 
Commits to finding ways to increase the federal strategic and financial partnerships between the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and various federal agencies and departments in order to serve even more young people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2012-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2012-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the shooting that killed six innocent people at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012.

Bill: 112-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2012-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Religion
Violent crime
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: 
Condemns the attack at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012.
 
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the full recovery of those injured.
 
Honors the service of the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the attack.
 
Expresses hope that U.S. citizens will be united in a shared desire for peace and justice while standing with the Sikh community to grieve the loss of life.

action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 

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

 
Condemns the attack at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, on August 5, 2012.
 
Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the full recovery of those injured.
 
Honors the service of the emergency response teams and law enforcement officials who responded to the attack.
 
Expresses hope that U.S. citizens will be united in a shared desire for peace and justice while standing with the Sikh community to grieve the loss of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5973)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5973)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Mr. Farenthold asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5973)
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commemorating the importance of Federal law enforcement officers to United States national security and counter-terrorism efforts.

Bill: 112-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Robert L. [R-NY-9]
Introduced: 2012-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: 
Recognizes the importance and dedication of federal law enforcement officers in protecting the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 70th anniversary and commending the brave men of the 17th Bombardment Group (Medium) who became known as the "Doolittle Tokyo Raiders" for outstanding heroism, valor, skill, and service to the United States in conducting the bombing of Tokyo on April 18, 1942.

Bill: 112-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2012-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: 
Commends the 5 living and 80 original members of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders for their participation in the Tokyo, Japan, bombing raid of April 18, 1942.
 
 Recognizes the valor, skill, and courage of the Raiders that proved invaluable to the eventual defeat of Japan during the Second World War. 
 
Acknowledges that the actions of the Raiders helped to forge an enduring example of heroism in the face of uncertainty for the Army Air Corps of the Second World War, the future of the Air Force, and the United States as a whole. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

Bill: 112-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2012-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6365) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to replace the sequester established by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 573). (text: CR H5939-5940)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 573).(text: CR H5939-5940)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 572). (consideration: CR H5947)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 778.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5939-5948)
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: The rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 117 and H.R. 6365, under a closed rule for both measures. Each are debatable for one hour. In both cases all points of order against provisions in the measure are waived, and in each case, one motion to recommit, with or without instructions is made in order.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-667, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-667, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 112-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2012-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6213) to limit further taxpayer exposure from the loan guarantee program established under title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 574). (text: CR H5934)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 182 (Roll no. 574).(text: CR H5934)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948-5949)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 779, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5939)
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 779.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5934-5939)
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-31. Section 2 of the resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules at any time on the legislative days of September 20, 2012 and September 21, 2012.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-668, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-668, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Olympic movement.

Bill: 112-hres-780
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2012-09-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Europe
Olympic games
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Olympic movement.
 
Congratulates the U.S. Olympic Committee and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams for their accomplishments during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, England.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1632)
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2012 as National Principals Month.

Bill: 112-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2012-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 
Recognizes school principals' and assistant principals' contribution to the success of elementary and secondary school students.
 
Encourages the observation of National Principals Month in a manner that promotes awareness of the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2012-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and efforts to raise awareness and improve outreach to persons at risk for suicide, especially veterans and members of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to learn more about the warning signs of suicide and how each person can help prevent suicide and promote mental health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the attacks on United States diplomats in Libya and Egypt.

Bill: 112-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2012-09-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
Libya
Middle East
Sanctions
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that until the governments of Libya and Egypt formally apologize to the United States and condemn in the strongest possible terms the savage attacks on U.S. diplomats in Benghazi, Libya, and Cairo, Egypt, and assure the safety of U.S. diplomats in Libya and Egypt, consistent with the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the President should immediately suspend all U.S. foreign assistance to the governments of such countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life and achievements of Neil A. Armstrong, a United States patriot who humbly and selflessly served his country, State, and community as a naval aviator, test pilot, astronaut, aeronautical engineer, university professor, and businessman.

Bill: 112-hres-784
Sponsor: Rep. Schmidt, Jean [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2012-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: 
Celebrates the life and achievements of Neil A. Armstrong, who humbly and selflessly served his country, state, and community as a naval aviator, test pilot, astronaut, aeronautical engineer, university professor, and businessman. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-785
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2012-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-14
text: 
Condemns: (1) the commission of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and (2) acts of violence, bigotry, and discrimination against Sikh-Americans.
 
Urges: (1) educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families; and (2) the Department of Justice (DOJ) to begin documenting and quantifying hate crimes and other acts of violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans.
 
Expresses support for: (1) outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against Sikh-Americans; and (2) the right of the Sikh-American community to live in peace and free from discrimination, hate crimes, bullying, and all forms of violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2012 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-hres-787
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2012-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) support research so that the screening and treatment of prostate cancer may be improved and the causes of, and a cure for, prostate cancer may be discovered; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-18
text: Introduced in House