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Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

Bill: 112-hres-437
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2011-10-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: 
Directs the House Committee on House Administration to: (1) identify the best practices for holding debates, hearings, meetings, and votes of the House in a virtual setting (such as via electronic voting, video conferencing, and secure telephone and internet connections); (2) establish procedures and rules for Congressmen to consider legislation in a virtual setting; and (3) hold such activities in accordance with the requirement to assemble under the 20th Amendment of the Constitution. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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: 2011-10-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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: 2011-10-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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: 2011-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the property rights granted by the United States Constitution; affirming the duty of each Member of this body to support and defend such rights; and asserting that no public body should unlawfully obtain the property of any citizen of the United States for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation.

Bill: 112-hres-438
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2011-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Property rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: 
Declares that all U.S. citizens should remain secure in the possession of private property and that no court, legislature, or executive shall, by predatory law or tyrannical force, obtain the property of any U.S. citizen for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 112-hres-439
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2011-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
India
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: 
 Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and the Honorable Ben Gilman on being awarded the 2010 World Peace Prize.

Bill: 112-hres-440
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2011-10-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
Members of Congress
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: 
 Congratulates H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III and the Honorable Ben Gilman on receiving the 2010 World Peace Prize and for their humanitarian contributions to our society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that further reductions to core national security funding will cause significant harm to United States interests.

Bill: 112-hres-441
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2011-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Defense spending

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that further reductions to core national security funding, such as those triggered by the sequestration alternative of the Budget Control Act of 2011, may cause irreparable harm to U.S. interests and that decisions on U.S. national security policy and spending levels should be based on: (1) the National Security Strategy, a sequential determination of the threats to the United States, and an analysis of the capabilities needed to deter or defeat threats; and (2) the principles that a strong economy and a strong national security are inextricably linked and that national security is the most important obligation of the federal government and should take precedence over other priorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the necessity and urgency of job creation, extending unemployment assistance, expanding education and job training programs, and investing in improving and modifying the Nation's infrastructure.

Bill: 112-hres-442
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2011-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Government trust funds
Higher education
Infrastructure development
National and community service
Poverty and welfare assistance
Preschool education
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding
Unemployment
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: 
Recognizes the necessity and urgency of job creation.
 
Supports: (1) targeting federal programs to communities most in need; (2) extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program and the Extended Benefits unemployment benefits programs; (3) giving those who have exhausted their unemployment benefits an additional 14 weeks of benefits; (4) expanding on-the-job training for unemployed workers; (5) investing in education at all levels; and (6) investing in improving and modernizing the nation's infrastructure, including the rebuilding of bridges, roads, schools, and other crumbling infrastructure.
 
Encourages: (1) the restoration of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund; (2) the development and implementation of various corps programs and services in the communities, including health care corps, public safety corps, community corps, and teacher corps; and (3) the expansion of Workforce Investment Act programs aimed at youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2011-10-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the House of Representatives Summer Internship Program.

Bill: 112-hres-443
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Employment and training programs
House of Representatives
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: 
Establishes the House of Representatives Summer Internship Program, to be administered by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
 
Declares that interns shall serve without pay and shall not be provided with housing. 
 
Requires that eligible students: (1) be at least 18 years of age; (2) be U.S. citizens, nationals, or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence; (3) be enrolled in an educational program for which an institution of higher education awards a bachelor's or equivalent degree, or be scheduled to enroll after completion of the internship; (4) maintain a specified grade point average; and (5) not be previous House interns or pages. 
 
Sets forth an application process. Requires the Speaker and the minority leader jointly to select at least 70 eligible students to serve as interns, two-thirds on behalf of the majority party and one-third on behalf of the minority party.
 
Establishes the House of Representatives Summer Internship Program Oversight Board.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1898)
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-444
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1904) to facilitate the efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 803). (text: CR H7036)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 803).(text: CR H7036)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7042)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 444.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7036-7043)
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendments printed in Part B of the report.
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-258, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-258, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Underserved Veterans Awareness Week.

Bill: 112-hres-445
Sponsor: Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-19]
Introduced: 2011-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Underserved Veterans Awareness Week and encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and volunteer services that bring awareness and care to underserved, homeless veterans and promote education on the available resources offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for current and returning veterans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cyber security in the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-446
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2011-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional tributes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Commends the work of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education and all such public and private entities that support that effort. 
 
Recognizes "STOP. THINK. CONNECT." as the national cybersecurity awareness campaign to educate people of the United States and help all citizens stay safer and more secure online. 
 
Congratulates the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other organizations working to improve cyber security in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-447
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2011-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

action_date: 2011-10-25
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7051)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7051)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7051)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Bill: 112-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2011-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2576) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the calculation of modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining eligibility for certain healthcare-related programs, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 674) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 172 (Roll no. 811). (text: CR H7084)
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 172 (Roll no. 811).(text: CR H7084)
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 178 (Roll no. 810). (consideration: CR H7112-7113)
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7112-7113)
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 448, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 448.
action_date: 2011-10-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7084-7090)
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bills. It directs the Clerk to, in the engrossment of H.R. 674, add the test of H.R. 2576, as passed by the
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-261, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-261, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., the two United States Postal Service employees and Washington, DC, natives who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001.

Bill: 112-hres-449
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
Terrorism
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: 
Honors the lives, work, and sacrifices of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., employees of the United States Postal Services (USPS) who died as a result of contact with anthrax while working at the USPS facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, in 2001.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 14, 2011, as National School Psychology Week.

Bill: 112-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2011-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: 
 Supports the designation of National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm on the 87th year of her birth.

Bill: 112-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2011-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City
New York State
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: 

 Recognizes the unprecedented impact on the pursuit of social equity for marginalized communities, underserved populations, and above all disenfranchised women.
 
Honors and pays tribute to Mrs. Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, on the occasion of the 87th year of her birth, for a lifetime of exemplary public service.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane work conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by everyday workers.

Bill: 112-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2011-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employee benefits and pensions
Labor-management relations
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: 
Recognizes the importance labor unions play in ensuring a strong middle class by advocating for more equitable wages, humane working conditions, improved benefits, and increased civic engagement by everyday workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7217-7218)
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-11-01
text: Introduced in House