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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2012-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3581) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 39). (text: CR H523)
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 39).(text: CR H523)
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H533-534)
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 539, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and further proceedings on the question of agreeing to the resolution were postponed.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H529)
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 539.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H523-529)
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Budget now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-13.
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-388, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-388, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-540
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2012-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for a legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 175 (Roll no. 44). (text: CR H593)
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 175 (Roll no. 44).(text: CR H593)
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 43). (consideration: CR H601)
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 540.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H593-602)
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill and amendment in the nature of a substitute. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112-12. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 9, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1(c) of rule XV, relating to a measure addressing securities trading based on nonpublic information.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-389, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-389, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that the House may not consider major legislation unless it addresses one issue at a time.

Bill: 112-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2012-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider: (1) a bill or joint resolution that is major legislation and advances more than one issue, (2) an amendment to a measure to be offered at the outset of its consideration for amendment by a member of a committee of initial referral as designated in a report of the Committee on Rules to accompany a resolution prescribing a special order of business that is major legislation and advances more than one issue, (3) a conference report to accompany a measure that is major legislation and advances more than one issue, or (4) a rule or order that waives the application of such requirements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the passage of legislation that would unduly burden an American citizen's ability to vote and opposing any State election law or proposed legislation that would have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities across the country.

Bill: 112-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2012-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: 
For the People Voter Protection Initiative - Condemns the passage of legislation that would unduly burden an American's ability to register and vote.
 
Opposes any state election law or proposed legislation that would have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities across the country. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence Center, New York, on February 12, 2009.

Bill: 112-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2012-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New York State
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: 
Honors and remembers the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 and their families.
 
Marks the third anniversary of the crash in Clarence Center, New York, on February 12, 2009.
 
Calls on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement expeditiously the will of Congress as expressed through pending flight safety reforms required by the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI.

Bill: 112-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2012-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New Jersey
New York City
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: 
Congratulates the New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLVI. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the World Affairs Council of Seattle on the occasion of its 61st anniversary and recognizing its contributions to the greater Seattle region and Washington State.

Bill: 112-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Policy sciences
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Congratulates the World Affairs Council of Seattle on its 61st anniversary and salutes its legacy of elevating understanding and engagement in critical global issues.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E187)
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of State should raise the travel advisory for Egypt from the current level of "Travel Alert", in place since November 7, 2011, to "Travel Warning", the highest level of travel security advisory, until all 43 detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt.

Bill: 112-hres-546
Sponsor: Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Human rights
Middle East
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of State should raise the travel advisory for Egypt from the current level of Travel Alert to Travel Warning, the highest level of travel security advisory, until all 43 detained nongovernmental organization workers are given the freedom to leave Egypt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2012-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3408) to set clear rules for the development of United States oil shale resources, to promote shale technology research and development, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3813) to amend title 5, United States Code, to secure the annuities of Federal civilian employees, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highway, public transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 51). (text: CR H740)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 51).(text: CR H740)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 181 (Roll no. 50). (consideration: CR H748-749)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 547.
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H740-750)
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3408. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Specified amendments printed in part A of the report accompanying this resolution are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3813. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. Specified amendments printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution are in order. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 7.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-398, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-398, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors across all disciplines.

Bill: 112-hres-548
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2012-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Intellectual property
Product development and innovation
Science and engineering education
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 
Acknowledges the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) as a driving factor in the world economy and the contributions of scientist-inventors.
 
Expresses support for university technological developments, promoting entrepreneurship and, support for university innovations in local communities. 
 
Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining U.S. leadership in the world and a competitive global economy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E215-216)
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Calling for democratic change in Syria.

Bill: 112-hres-549
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2012-02-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Protest and dissent
Religion
Russia
Sanctions
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 
 Condemns the ongoing and systematic human rights violations conducted by Syrian authorities. 
 
Maintains that Bashar al-Assad has lost all claims to legitimacy and calls upon him to step down from power. 
Condemns the governments of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for providing military and security equipment to the government of Syria which has been used to repress peaceful demonstrations. 
Commends the League of Arab States' efforts to bring about a peaceful resolution in Syria and regrets that the League's observer mission was unable to monitor the full implementation of the League's Action Plan. 
Commends President Obama for authorizing targeted sanctions on human rights abusers in Syria. 
Urges President Obama to: (1) support a transition to democracy in Syria; (2) develop a plan to identify weapons stockpiles and prevent their proliferation in Syria; and (3) engage with Turkey, League members, and the European Union (EU) to protect the Syrian people. 
Urges the Department of State to: (1) establish a Friends of the Syrian People Contact Group of countries committed to democratic change in Syria, and (2) develop a strategy to encourage defections from the Syrian military. 
Urges the international community to support a post-Assad democratic and inclusive government of Syria that holds accountable those responsible for crimes against humanity and violations of human rights.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for innovative transformative research conducted by early career faculty, and recognizing the Research Corporation for Science Advancement (RCSA) on its 100th anniversary for supporting such research.

Bill: 112-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2012-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 
Recognizes the importance of transformative early career scientific research.
 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement for its lasting achievements in the field of innovative scientific research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the Arizona centennial.

Bill: 112-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2012-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Arizona
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: 
Honors and commends the state of Arizona and its people on Arizona's centennial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E186)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.

Bill: 112-hres-552
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2012-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-553
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2012-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; (3) Natural Resources; and (4) Science, Space, and Technology.

action_date: 2012-02-16
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; (3) Natural Resources; and (4) Science, Space, and Technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H887)
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H887)
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H887)
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-554
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2012-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3630) to provide incentives for the creation of jobs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H907)
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H907)
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H911)
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 554.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H907-911)
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: All points of order against the conference report 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.
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-400, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-400, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House