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Urging the President to authorize the return to the people of the Philippines of two church bells that were taken by the United States Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.

Bill: 112-hconres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2011-02-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
International organizations and cooperation
Military facilities and property
Military history
Philippines
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: 
Urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells taken by the U.S. Army from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to the Philippine people as a visible symbol of friendship, good will, and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E311-312)
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 102nd anniversary.

Bill: 112-hconres-19
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Recognizes the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
 
Honors the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of all persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor Frank W. Buckles, the longest surviving United States veteran of the First World War.

Bill: 112-hconres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
U.S. Capitol
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda, during the 112th Congress, for a ceremony to honor the longest surviving veteran of the First World War, Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles, as a tribute and recognition of all U.S. military members who served in the First World War.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill: 112-hconres-21
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Music
Sound recording
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Telecommunication rates and fees
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over-the-air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving United States veteran of the First World War upon his death.

Bill: 112-hconres-22
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
U.S. Capitol
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to these great Americans.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1377)
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Frank W. Buckles, the last United States veteran of the First World War, as a tribute to and in recognition of all United States military members who served in the First World War.

Bill: 112-hconres-23
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
U.S. Capitol
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda, during the 112th Congress, for a ceremony to honor the last U.S. veteran of the First World War, the late Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles, as a tribute and recognition of all U.S. military members who served in the First World War.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing women serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 112-hconres-24
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Recognizes the importance of women to national defense throughout the history of the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to honor women who have served and who continue to serve the United States in the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the Obama administration's discontinuing to defend the Defense of Marriage Act.

Bill: 112-hconres-25
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Marriage and family status
Presidential administrations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Condemns the Obama administration's direction that the Department of Justice (DOJ) should discontinue defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and demands that the DOJ continue to defend DOMA in all instances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 112-hconres-26
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2011-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York State
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

Bill: 112-hconres-28
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2011-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: 
Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan: (1) by no later than 30 days after this resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove them by such date, by no later than December 31, 2011, or such earlier date that the President determines that they can be safely removed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 93 - 321, 1 Present (Roll no. 193).
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1967-1968)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 28, the Chair put the question on adoption of the concurrent resolution and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the concurrent resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1953)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 2 hours of debate on H. Con. Res. 28.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1920-1953; text of measure as introduced: CR H1920)
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1643)
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration and that legislation should be enacted to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions.

Bill: 112-hconres-29
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2011-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Government liability
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) state and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration, (2) current immigration laws should be enforced to the highest extent of the law, (3) the Department of Justice (DOJ) should not use taxpayer funds to sue states or local jurisdictions that are forced to pass their own immigration legislation due to the federal government's failure to act on the issue, and (4) federal legislation to enhance border security and immigration law enforcement should be passed quickly in order to ease the burden on state and local governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2011-03-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2011-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President is required to obtain in advance specific statutory authorization for the use of United States Armed Forces in response to civil unrest in Libya.

Bill: 112-hconres-31
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2011-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Africa
Congressional oversight
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President is required to obtain in advance specific statutory authorization for the use of U.S. Armed Forces in response to civil unrest in Libya.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E493)
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should adhere to the War Powers Resolution and obtain specific statutory authorization for the use of United States Armed Forces in Libya.

Bill: 112-hconres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2011-03-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional oversight
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should adhere to the War Powers Resolution and obtain specific statutory authorization for the use of U.S. Armed Forces in Libya within 60 days of initiating military action there, of which the President notified Congress on March 19, 2011, or terminate such action if such authorization is not obtained.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Bill: 112-hconres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2011-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Religion
U.S. Capitol
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-04
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 17, 2011, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 17, 2011, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 17, 2011, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-15
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2554-2555)
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2554-2555)
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2584)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2584)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2584-2585)
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2011-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible.

Bill: 112-hconres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Introduced: 2011-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: 
Recognizes the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Authorized King James Version of the Bible. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan.

Bill: 112-hconres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2011-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) grave concerns exist concerning the ballistic missile deployment by the People's Republic of China (PRC) directed toward Taiwan which threatens security and stability in the Taiwan Strait, (2) the President should seek a renunciation from the PRC of any threat or use of force against Taiwan and the region, (3) Taiwan's future should be determined peacefully by its people and free from PRC coercion, and (4) the President should move forward with the sale to Taiwan of new and upgraded F-16s.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools.

Bill: 112-hconres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2011-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local education authority to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-04-13
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: 2011-04-13
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: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in April as "National Auctioneers Day".

Bill: 112-hconres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7]
Introduced: 2011-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: 
Supports the designation of National Auctioneers Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Entitled the "Creativity and Innovation Resolution".

Bill: 112-hconres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2011-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Intellectual property
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: 
Urges Congress to: (1) protect those who create intellectual property and provide economic incentives that will encourage American artists, creators, and innovators to take risks to create and innovate; and (2) oppose any mandate for the inclusion of terrestrial broadcast radio tuners in the manufacture or sale of mobile devices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
action_date: 2011-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-04-14
text: Introduced in House