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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 180 (Roll no. 919). (text: CR H8745)
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 180 (Roll no. 919).(text: CR H8745)
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 918). (consideration: CR H8758)
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 491.
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 174 (Roll no. 917).
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Moore raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 491 on the grounds that it violated section 426-A of 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. 491. 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 of the resolution.
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Dreier called up  H.Res. 491 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H8745-8759)
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-328, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-328, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the firm belief that disposing of any part of the remains of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as medical waste is repugnant, disrespectful and should not to be tolerated.

Bill: 112-hres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Ellmers, Renee L. [R-NC-2]
Introduced: 2011-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Government information and archives
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: 
Expresses the firm belief that: (1) disposing any part of the remains of a deceased member of the Armed Forces as medical waste is repugnant, disrespectful, and intolerable; (2) such practice should cease and all military branches should take steps to prevent the recurrence of such repugnant acts, including cessation of any further association with the mortuary in question; and (3) information should be provided promptly, respectfully, and with contrition to any family member of a deceased member of the Armed Forces who inquires after the treatment of remains left in the care of the military or otherwise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 16, 2011, through January 16, 2012.

Bill: 112-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1540) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 16, 2011, through January 16, 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 169 (Roll no. 926). (text: CR H8915)
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 169 (Roll no. 926).(text: CR H8915)
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 173 (Roll no. 925). (consideration: CR H8921-8922)
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 493.
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8915-8922)
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 100.
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled. The resolution also contains sundry provisions which apply to the closing out of the first session and the convening of the second session of the 112th Congress.
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-330, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-330, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the first Tuesday in June as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.

Bill: 112-hres-494
Sponsor: Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2011-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the November 5, 2009, attack on Fort Hood, Texas, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad.

Bill: 112-hres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2011-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Religion
Terrorism
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: 
Recognizes the November 5, 2009, attack on Fort Hood, Texas, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad against the U.S. Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-14
text: Introduced in House
To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capitol.

Bill: 112-hres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2011-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Monuments and memorials
U.S. Capitol
United Kingdom
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: 
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to place an appropriate statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol at a location directed by the House Fine Arts Board.

action_date: 2011-12-19
text: 

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

 
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to place an appropriate statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the U.S. Capitol at a location directed by the House Fine Arts Board.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9940-9941)
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9940-9941)
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 497.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9940-9943)
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments.

Bill: 112-hres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2011-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: 
Congratulates Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the City Colleges of Chicago on the 100th anniversary of the institution.

Bill: 112-hres-499
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2011-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: 
Congratulates the students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the City Colleges of Chicago on the 100th anniversary of that community college system. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3672) making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 94) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672; and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-500
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3672) making appropriations for disaster relief requirements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 94) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3672.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 164 (Roll no. 938). (text: CR H9812-9813)
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 164 (Roll no. 938).(text: CR H9812-9813)
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 179 (Roll no. 937). (consideration: CR H9820)
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.Res. 500.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 500.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9812-9821)
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 101.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: All points of order against the conference reoprt and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. Further provisions.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-332, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-12-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-332, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 501) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries; and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-502
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2011-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 501) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding any final measure to extend the payroll tax holiday, extend Federally funded unemployment insurance benefits, or prevent decreases in reimbursement for physicians who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 945). (text: CR H9949)
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 945).(text: CR H9949)
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187, 1 Present (Roll no. 944). (consideration: CR H9959)
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 502.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9949-9960)
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 102.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3630 and for the consideration of H. Res. 501.
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-335, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-335, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2011-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for in the withdrawal of forces from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bill: 112-hres-503
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2011-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it supports the U.S. Soldier's Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that &quot;I will never leave a fallen comrade&quot;; (2) it believes it is unacceptable to abandon the search efforts for members of the Armed Forces who are missing or captured in the line of duty; and (3) the United States has a responsibility to continue fulfilling the promises made to members who are currently in a missing status as a result of service in Iraq and Afghanistan while the United States begins its strategic withdrawal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 112-hres-504
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2011-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Europe
Florida
Germany
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: 
Disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from Florida, Mr. West, for bringing discredit to the House by offending the memory of those who died during the Holocaust. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 947). (text: CR H9995)
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Mr. Price (GA) moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9995-9996)
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of sympathy of the House of Representatives to those who perished or were displaced in the Philippines as a result of the December 16, 2011 flooding.

Bill: 112-hres-505
Sponsor: Rep. Austria, Steve [R-OH-7]
Introduced: 2011-12-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Natural disasters
Philippines

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: 
 Mourns with the people of the Philippines and all the areas affected for the loss of life caused by Tropical Storm Washi and the ensuing floods.
 
Conveys deepest sympathy to the relatives of the victims.
 
 Reaffirms the longstanding U.S.- Philippines friendship. 
 
Pledges support for disaster relief and to reduce further loss of life and suffering of the Filipino people. 
 
Urges the U.S. government to work with the people and the leadership of the Republic of the Philippines during their recovery efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

Bill: 112-hres-506
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2011-12-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Educational facilities and institutions
Europe
Middle East
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: 
Welcomes: (1) the historic meeting between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I; and (2) the positive gestures by the government of Turkey towards the Ecumenical Patriarch, including allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery and returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
 
 Urges the government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki and to address other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House