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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 112-hres-809
Sponsor: Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Federal Aviation Administration to continue its cooperation with airports across the United States seeking to implement noise mitigation plans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-810
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Noise pollution
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
Urges the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue its cooperation with U.S. airports seeking to implement noise mitigation plans.
 
Encourages the FAA to continue to implement the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and other efforts to enhance air travel safety and help decrease noise levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Bill: 112-hres-811
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.
 
Encourages the people of this country to observe American Education Week by reflecting on the positive impact of all those who work together to educate children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Albanian people on the 100th anniversary of the declaration of their independence from the Turkish Ottoman Empire on November 28, 1912, and commending Albanians in Albania and Kosova for protecting and saving the lives of all Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust.

Bill: 112-hres-812
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2012-11-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Israel
Kosovo
Middle East
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: 
Commends the people of Albania and Kosova for protecting the lives of all Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust.
 
 Commends Yad Vashem in Israel for recognizing Albanians who took action at great risk to protect Jews during the Holocaust.
 
Commends the officers, board of directors, and members of the Albanian American Civic League and Albanian American Foundation for their work to bring the plight of the Albanian people and the historic connection between Albanians and Jews to international attention. 
 
 Reaffirms on the 100th anniversary of Albania's 1912 declaration of independence support for close ties between the United States and Albania and between the United States and Kosova, which declared its independence in 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty, or to any similar agreement on the arms trade.

Bill: 112-hres-814
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2012-11-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should not sign the Arms Trade Treaty and, if he transmits the Treaty with his signature to the Senate, the Senate should not ratify it; and (2) until the Treaty has been signed by the President, received the advice and consent of the Senate, and has been the subject of implementing legislation by Congress, no federal funds should be appropriated or authorized to implement Treaty, or any similar agreement, or to conduct activities relevant to the Treaty or any similar agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal laboratories have been and continue to be on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of 2013 as the "Year of the Federal Lab".

Bill: 112-hres-815
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2012-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: 
Supports the designation of the &quot;Year of the Federal Lab&quot; in celebration of the work and accomplishments of the national network of federal laboratories. 
 
Commits to finding ways of increasing federal investment in the network of such laboratories in order to increase support of federally sponsored research and development. 
 
Encourages the laboratories, the executive branch agencies, and Congress to hold educational and outreach events during the &quot;Year of the Federal Lab&quot; to make the public more aware of the work of such laboratories. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 2012 as the 160th anniversary of the arrival in the United States of Constantino Brumidi, the artist who painted the Apotheosis of Washington.

Bill: 112-hres-816
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2012-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: 
Recognizes the 160th anniversary of the arrival in the United States of Constantino Brumidi, who painted the Apotheosis of Washington. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the Friday after Thanksgiving as the National Day of Recognition for Veterans' Families.

Bill: 112-hres-817
Sponsor: Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2012-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: 
Supports the designation of the National Day of Recognition for Veterans' Families. 
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions made by families of members of the Armed Forces.
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to observe such Day to promote awareness of the contributions of the families of such members and veterans.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designating January 8th as Elvis Presley Day.

Bill: 112-hres-818
Sponsor: Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Introduced: 2012-11-27 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-27
text: 
Supports the designation of an Elvis Presley Day (January 8, Elvis Presley's birthday) and encourages the observation of such Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-11-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-27
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Attorney General of the United States to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, any documents and legal memoranda in the Attorney General's possession relating to the practice of targeted killing of United States citizens and targets abroad.

Bill: 112-hres-819
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2012-11-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives any documents and legal memoranda in the Attorney General's possession relating to the practice of targeted killing of United States citizens and targets abroad.

action_date: 2012-12-18
text: 

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

 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives any documents and legal memoranda in the Attorney General's possession relating to the practice of targeted killing of United States citizens and targets abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-704.
action_date: 2012-12-18
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 112-704.
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2012-12-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy, commending the resiliency of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware, and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort.

Bill: 112-hres-820
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2012-11-28 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Delaware
Disaster relief and insurance
District of Columbia
Floods and storm protection
Maryland
Massachusetts
Natural disasters
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York City
New York State
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: 
 
 
Expresses condolences to the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
 
Commends the resiliency and courage of the people of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, West Virginia, and Delaware.
 
Commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by such individuals in the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 112-hres-821
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2012-11-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6429) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote innovation, investment, and research in the United States, to eliminate the diversity immigrant program, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 170 (Roll no. 611). (text: CR H6517)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 170 (Roll no. 611).(text: CR H6517)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6522-6523)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 821.
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6517-6524)
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 166.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee print 112-34, as modified by the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted. The resolution provides suspension authority on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-697, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-697, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2012-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-822
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2012-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.

action_date: 2012-11-29
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) Agriculture; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6524)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6524)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6524)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and praising Mother Marianne Cope for her legacy of compassionate care and recognizing her example of what it truly means to dedicate one's life in service to others, especially to those she served at the leprosy settlement at Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai.

Bill: 112-hres-823
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2012-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Honors Saint Marianne Cope for her legacy of compassionate care and recognizes her example of what it means to dedicate one's life in service to others, especially to those she served at the leprosy settlement at Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6511-6512)
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

Bill: 112-hres-824
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2012-12-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Africa
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Legislative rules and procedure
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-04
text: 
Establishes in the House of Representatives a select Committee to investigate and report to the House on:
 
 
any intelligence known to the United States relating to the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012;
 
any requests for additional security, or actions taken by federal agencies to improve security at the consulate before the attack;
 
a definitive timeline of it;
 
how the relevant agencies and the executive branch responded to it and whether appropriate congressional notifications were made;
 
any improper conduct by officials relating to the attack;
 
 recommendations on what steps Congress and the President should take to prevent future attacks; and
 
 any other relevant issues relating to the attack or the response to it.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2012-12-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1868-1869)
action_date: 2012-12-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-04
text: Introduced in House
Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012

Bill: 112-hres-825
Sponsor: Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2012-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2838 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012).
 

action_date: 2012-12-05
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2838 (Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6626-6640)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6626-6640)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 825.
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6626-6644)
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Mr. LoBiondo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not cede this power to the President.

Bill: 112-hres-826
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2012-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority vested in the U.S. Constitution to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not provide the executive branch with exclusive power to issue debt on behalf of the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-12-05
text: Introduced in House