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Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Bill: 112-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2011-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
 
Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to: (1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives, (2) spend Father's Day with their children, and (3) express their love and support for their children.
 
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, mental, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
 
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

Bill: 112-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2011-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2021) to amend the Clean Air Act regarding air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1249) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 186 (Roll no. 465). (text: CR H4378-4379)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 186 (Roll no. 465).(text: CR H4378-4379)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 464). (consideration: CR H4391-4392)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 316.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4381-4392)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 189, 1 Present (Roll No. 463). (consideration: CR H4380-4381)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Garamendi raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 316 by stating that it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 316. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Nugent called up H.Res. 316 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H4378-4380)
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: The resolution provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 2021 and 80 minutes of general debate for H.R. 1249. The resolution also provides that for H.R. 1249, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-111, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-111, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Demanding that Hamas immediately and unconditionally release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit.

Bill: 112-hres-317
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2011-06-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Gaza Strip
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 
Demands that Hamas: (1) release Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, (2) allow access to Gilad Shalit by competent medical personnel and representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross, (3) provide Gilad Shalit the humane treatment all captives are entitled to as a fundamental human right, (4) facilitate regular communication by Gilad Shalit with his family, and (5) cease compelling Gilad Shalit to appear in video and voice recordings intended to extort and coerce the government of Israel.
 
Expresses: (1) commitment to the survival of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state within recognized and secure borders; (2) opposition to participation by Hamas in the Palestinian Authority (PA) prior to explicit acceptance by that group of Israel's right to exist, the cessation of all violence, and the binding commitments made previously by the PA and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO); and (3) commitment to seek the release of Gilad Shalit and other missing Israeli soldiers.
 
Recalls: (1) the attack on and kidnapping of the bodies of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev by the Iran-supported terrorist group Hezbollah; and (2) the missing Israeli soldiers Zecharya Baumel, Zvi Feldman, Yehuda Katz, Ron Arad, Guy Hever, and Majdy Halabi. 
 
Condemns: (1) Hamas for the immoral cross border attack and kidnapping of Gilad Shalit; and (2) Iran and Syria, the primary state sponsors and patrons of Hamas, for their ongoing support for international terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Boston Bruins on winning the 2010-2011 Stanley Cup.

Bill: 112-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2011-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Canada
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Bruins for winning the 2010-2011 National Hockey League Stanley Cup, and (2) the Vancouver Canucks for their extraordinary success during the 2010-2011 season in winning the President's Trophy and the Western Conference Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that adding art and design into Federal programs that target the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth in the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2011-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Art, artists, authorship
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: 
Recognizes the importance of art and design in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
 
Encourages the inclusion of art and design in the STEM fields during the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. 
 
Encourages institutions of higher education to incorporate the role of art and design into their STEM curricula.
 
Encourages the Secretaries of Commerce and Education, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a STEM to STEAM Council in order to facilitate a comprehensive approach to incorporate art and design into federal STEM programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2011-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2219) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2219) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 173 (Roll no. 480). (text: CR H4476)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 251 - 173 (Roll no. 480).(text: CR H4476)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 168 (Roll no. 479). (consideration: CR H4478-4479)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 320.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4476-4480)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During the 112th Congress, it shall not be in order to consider an amendment to a general appropriation bill proposing both a decrease in an appropriation designated pursuant to section 301 of H. Con. Res. 34 and an increase in an appropriation not so designated, or vice versa.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-113, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-113, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4420)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4420)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4420)
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Center for the American Revolution for its role in telling the story of the American Revolution and its continuing impact on struggles for freedom, self-government, and the rule of law throughout the world and encouraging the Center in its efforts to build a new Museum of the American Revolution.

Bill: 112-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Pennsylvania
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Recognizes the contribution of the National Center for the American Revolution to the preservation of the story of the founding of the United States. 
 
Expresses support for the Center's efforts to establish an appropriate museum for the telling of such story to future generations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 112-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free).
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan.

Bill: 112-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan.
 
Requests that the government of Japan respect the wishes and sensibilities of the U.S. prisoners of war by providing an appropriate program for lasting remembrance and reconciliation that recognizes their sacrifices and forced labor.
 
Acknowledges the work of the Department of State in advocating for the U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War.
 
Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Hungary on the series of events commemorating the centennial anniversary of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and welcoming the establishment of the Hungarian Freedom Dinner and the Hungarian Freedom Award to celebrate the lasting idea of freedom and the principle of responsible liberty cherished by Hungary and the United States alike.

Bill: 112-hres-325
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Hungary
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Congratulates Hungary on the commemorative events to honor Ronald Reagan's legacy in the region.
 
Recognizes Hungary as an important U.S. strategic partner.
 
Commends Hungary for: (1) reaffirming its commitment to transatlantic values, constitutionalism, and republican government; and (2) contributing to regional stability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Bishop Noel Jones for his 17 years of service to the City of Refuge Church.

Bill: 112-hres-326
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2011-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: 
Honors Bishop Noel Jones on the occasion of his 17th pastoral anniversary and his philanthropy, service, and social justice efforts in Los Angeles, California. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the trial and subsequent convictions of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev by the Government of the Russian Federation constitute a politically motivated case of selective arrest and prosecution which put in serious doubt the rule of law and the independence of Russia's judicial system.

Bill: 112-hres-327
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Due process and equal protection
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev are prisoners who have been denied basic due process rights under international law and the laws of the Russian Federation for political reasons; (2) the Russian Federation's standing as a nation supporting democracy, freedom of expression, an independent judiciary, human rights, and the rule of law would be validated by overturning the convictions of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev and securing their immediate release; and (3) the Russian Federation is encouraged to take these actions in furtherance of a new and more positive relationship between the United States and Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2278) to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law.

Bill: 112-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 68) authorizing the limited use of the United States Armed Forces in support of the NATO mission in Libya; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2278) to limit the use of funds appropriated to the Department of Defense for United States Armed Forces in support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization Operation Unified Protector with respect to Libya, unless otherwise specifically authorized by law.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 492). (text: CR H4534)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 492).(text: CR H4534)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4540)
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 328.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4534-4540)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 48.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: The rule provides one hour of dbeate on H.J.Res. 68 with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services. All points of order against consideration and provisions are waived.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-114, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-114, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 6th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision of Kelo v. City of New London.

Bill: 112-hres-329
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Property rights
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) state and local governments should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) state and local governments must always justly compensate affected individuals in accordance with the Fifth Amendment; (3) eminent domain should never be used to advantage one private party over another; (4) no state or local government should construe 
Kelo v. City of New London (Kelo)
 as justification to abuse the power of eminent domain; and (5) Congress reserves the right to address, through legislation, any abuses of eminent domain by state and local governments in light of 
Kelo
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House