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Recognizing the goals and ideals of National Foster Care Month.

Bill: 112-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Foster Care Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of December 12, 2012, as Foster Children's Day.

Bill: 112-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
Supports the designation of Foster Children's Day in the United States to recognize the unique needs an experiences of foster children and to provide an opportunity for federal, state, and local government, private organizations, and the general public to engage in charitable efforts which acknowledge that these foster children are important and loved. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2013, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-661
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2012-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4310 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H2827)
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 260).(text: CR H2827)
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 259). (consideration: CR H2844-2845; text: CR H2844)
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 661.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2827-2845, H2845-2846)
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: At the conclusion of debate on the Larson (CT) point of order, the Chair put the question on consideration of the resolution.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: POINT OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION - Mr. Larson (CT) made a point of order that the provisions of H. Res. 661 violate clause 9(b) of rule XXI. Under clause 9(b) of rule XXI, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration. At the conclusion of debate on the question of consideration, the Chair will put the question to wit: Will the House now consider the resolution?
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: The Chair recognized Mr. Bishop (UT) who by direction of the Committee on Rules called up H. Res. 661 and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: The resolution provides that no further general debate shall be in order. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of Rules Committee Print 112-22.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-485, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-485, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for prayer at school board meetings.

Bill: 112-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2012-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
First Amendment rights
Religion
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: 
Recognizes school boards as deliberative public bodies that should be free to engage in prayer at the beginning of meetings consistent with the prayer practice upheld in 
Marsh v. Chambers
.
 
Expresses support for the voluntary practice of prayer at the beginning of meetings of legislative bodies and other deliberative public bodies, including school board meetings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2012-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Germany
Olympic games
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives should observe a minute of silence to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Munich Olympics terrorist attack and remember those who lost their lives.
 
Urges the International Olympic Committee to: (1) take the opportunity afforded by that anniversary to remind the world that the Olympics were established to send a message of hope and peace through sport and athletic competition; and (2) recognize those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony, beginning with the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, in an effort to reject and repudiate terrorism as antithetical to the Olympic goal of peaceful competition.


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: 2012-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding funding for feeding assistance programs, especially those affecting children.

Bill: 112-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2012-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be no reduction in funding for feeding assistance programs, especially those affecting children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Bill: 112-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2012-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 114th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines on June 12, 1898.
 
Reaffirms the friendship and cooperation which have existed between the United States and the Philippines.
 
Commends the people of the Philippines for enduring through struggle and hardship.
 
Reaffirms support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism.
 
Recognizes the courage of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Supports: (1) increased public awareness of the events surrounding the Philippine Declaration of Independence, and the vibrant culture of the Philippines; and (2) the continuing development of the Filipino American community as a integral part of America's cultural fabric.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, as part of any agreement on Medicare reform, Medicare should not be changed for any citizens of the United States over the age of 55.

Bill: 112-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2012-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: 
Affirms the deep obligation of the House of Representatives to fulfill the promises made to U.S. senior citizens regarding access to Medicare upon retirement.
 
Expresses its firm commitment that no changes in Medicare, including coverage and age of eligibility, be made for U.S. citizens over the age of 55 on the date of enactment of this resolution.
 
Expresses its firm commitment that any Medicare reform package should provide a detailed plan to end waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Introduced in House
To refer H.R. 5862, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah) as well as its individual members.

Bill: 112-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2012-05-30 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Oklahoma
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: 
Authorizes the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah) and its tribal members to pursue their Indian trust-related claims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

action_date: 2012-12-19
text: 
Refers H.R. 5862, relating to members of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah), to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than those currently pending in the Court.
 
Requires the chief judge to report back to the House of Representatives regarding the nature, extent, and character of those claims and the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the claimants.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 635). (text: CR H7280-7281)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 635).(text: CR H7280-7281)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7308-7309)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Lofgren, Zoe objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 668.
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7280-7282)
action_date: 2012-12-19
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Patriot Guard Riders for their mission to show sincere respect for fallen members of the Armed Forces by attending the funeral services of a fallen member as invited guests of the family of the member.

Bill: 112-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2012-05-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Protest and dissent
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: 
Commends the Patriot Guard Riders and all of the other volunteers involved in shielding the mourning family and friends of a fallen member of the Armed Forces from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.
 
 Recognizes the sacrifices that veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to make, on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designating August 22, 2012, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill: 112-hres-670
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-05-30 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: 
Supports the designation of a Chuck Brown Day (best known as the Godfather of the Go-Go musical genre) and honors his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the need for a comprehensive public alert and warning system for the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2012-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Emergency communications systems

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: 
Calls for: (1) the House of Representatives to conduct analyses and hearings to assess the financial and technical resources required to realize the goals of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System; and (2) the appropriate House committees, upon completion of the hearings, to jointly propose legislation, and utilize other available means and technologies, to provide for a comprehensive public alert and warning system for the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the energy, environmental, and foreign policies of the United States should reflect appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to climate change, as documented by credible scientific findings and as evidenced by the extreme weather events of recent years.

Bill: 112-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2012-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental health
Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation
Oil and gas
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: 
Acknowledges scientific findings confirming that climate change is happening and that human activities are a primary cause. Recognizes that climate change poses unacceptable risks to the health, safety, and welfare of current and future generations of the United States.
 
Accepts responsibility to safeguard the welfare of the people of the United States and acknowledges that such welfare is best protected by policies that: (1) reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency; (2) shift power supply strategy from oil, coal, and natural gas to wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels; (3) capture and store carbon by planting and greening of urban landscapes and improving land and forest management practice; and (4) help people prepare for and withstand the significant impacts of climate change. Pledges that the House of Representatives will promptly introduce and enact legislation to achieve such goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as "National Mobility Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2012-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Mobility Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 2012 as "National Aphasia Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of aphasia.

Bill: 112-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Aphasia Awareness Month, and (2) efforts to increase awareness of aphasia and to make the voices of people with aphasia heard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, as part of any agreement on Medicare reform, Medicare should not be changed for any citizens of the United States over the age of 55 and any agreement should provide a detailed plan to end waste, fraud, and abuse in the program.

Bill: 112-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Affirms the deep obligation of the House of Representatives to fulfill the promises made to U.S. senior citizens regarding access to Medicare upon retirement.
 
Expresses its firm commitment that no changes in Medicare, including coverage and age of eligibility, be made for U.S. citizens over the age of 55 on the date of enactment of this resolution.
 
Expresses its firm commitment that any Medicare reform package should provide a detailed plan to end waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House