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Reaffirming the importance of religion in the lives of United States citizens and their freedom to exercise those beliefs peacefully.

Bill: 112-hres-789
Sponsor: Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2012-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 
Reaffirms the importance of religion in the lives of U.S. citizens and their freedom to exercise those beliefs peacefully.
 
 Recognizes that Judeo-Christian heritage has played a strong role in the development of the United States and in the lives of many citizens.
 
Rejects efforts to remove evidence of Judeo-Christian heritage and references to God from public structures and resources.
 
Expresses support for preserving the freedom to exercise religious beliefs in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1567-1568)
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of August 23 as Black Ribbon Day to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.

Bill: 112-hres-790
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2012-09-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Germany
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
U.S.S.R.
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 
Supports the designation of Black Ribbon Day to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the extraordinary history and heritage of the State of New Mexico, and honoring and commending the State of New Mexico and its people on its centennial anniversary.

Bill: 112-hres-791
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2012-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New Mexico
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 
Recognizes the extraordinary history and heritage of the state of New Mexico and honors and commends New Mexico and its people on the centennial anniversary of New Mexico's admission to the Union as the 47th state of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Commissioned Officer Corps for his lifetime of selfless commitment and exemplary service to the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-792
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2012-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Federal officials
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: 
Recognizes and honors Rear Admiral Jonathan W. Bailey of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps (NOAA Corps) for his lifetime of commitment and service. (Rear Admiral Bailey is retiring after serving as the Director of the NOAA Corps.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 112-hres-793
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
 Supports the designation of a Small Business Saturday.
 
Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Bill: 112-hres-794
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Requires the House of Representatives, when the legislatures of an additional three states ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (prohibits discrimination on account of sex) to the Constitution, to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 112-hres-795
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives, and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to raise awareness of, improve education on, and encourage research on inflammatory breast cancer.

Bill: 112-hres-796
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness and improve education about inflammatory breast cancer, (2) encourage the American Medical Association to take steps to increase awareness of the disease among physicians, (3) encourage treatment research, and (4) continue to consider ways to improve access to information on the disease for doctors and patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87-788, commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.

Bill: 112-hres-797
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Agricultural education
Agricultural research
Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Forests, forestry, trees
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the enactment the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.
 
 Affirms the importance of the state-supported colleges and universities conducting forestry research and training supported by such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third week in October as National School Bus Safety Week and for the designation of Wednesday of that week as National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.

Bill: 112-hres-798
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National School Bus Safety Week and National School Bus Drivers Appreciation Day.
 
Celebrates the dedication and contributions that school bus drivers, managers, trainers, monitors, mechanics, and dispatchers make for our children every day across the country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is not a violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment for a State to extend particular consideration to members of the uniformed services and overseas citizens to ensure that such individuals are able to exercise their rights to vote in elections for public office.

Bill: 112-hres-799
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Military personnel and dependents
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Affirms that it is U.S. policy to provide for the ability of members of the uniformed services to exercise their constitutional right to vote and acknowledges that particular consideration be given to them due to restrictions, uncertainties, and risks, such as deployment, that present a challenge in voting.
 
Recognizes the legislative and judicial precedent of granting particular consideration to members of the uniformed services and overseas citizens regarding absentee voting.
 
Affirms that while the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against arbitrary classifications, and requires that similarly situated persons be treated equally, members of the uniformed services and overseas citizens are not similarly situated, and that the restrictions, uncertainties, and risks that members of the uniformed services face warrant consideration that is not arbitrary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of November 2012 as Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-hres-800
Sponsor: Rep. West, Allen B. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, and (2) efforts to educate the people of the United States about stomach cancer.

Recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis and treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing America's hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters, recreational shooters, industry, State fish and wildlife agencies, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources.

Bill: 112-hres-801
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hunting and fishing
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: 
Recognizes: (1) America's hunters, anglers, trappers, recreational boaters, recreational shooters, industry, state fish and wildlife agencies, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for their leading role in restoring healthy populations of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources, both game and nongame, through the federal wildlife and sport fish restoration programs; and (2) the 75th anniversary of the American conservation funding system that began with the passage of the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act in 1937.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 71st anniversary of the creation of the "Special Air Unit" of the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG), which became known as the Flying Tigers.

Bill: 112-hres-802
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2012-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Commemorates the 71st anniversary of the creation of the Flying Tigers and the start of their combat operations in China during World War II.
 
Commends the pilots and other members of the Flying Tigers who served as representatives of the American ideals of liberty, freedom, and friendship on Chinese soil.
 
Recognizes the Flying Tigers for their inspiring contributions to the defense of China and the United States during World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizens.

Bill: 112-hres-803
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2012-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
 Recognizes National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of animal-based protein as a component of the balanced diet of most individuals in the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-804
Sponsor: Rep. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health promotion and preventive care
Meat
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the importance of animal-based protein as a component of the balanced diet of most individuals in the United States.
 
 Encourages the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue promoting the health benefits of, and consumption of, animal-based protein.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to create certainty in the United States economy so that small businesses and job creators can invest and hire, Congress should enact long-term, predictable tax policy and, in the event that Congress and the President choose to raise taxes, they should give United States citizens at least one year after the enactment or expiration of the legislation to prepare for and adjust to any impact that such increase in taxes may have.

Bill: 112-hres-805
Sponsor: Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3]
Introduced: 2012-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
Income tax rates
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Congress should enact long-term, predictable tax policy; and (2) taxpayers should be given at least one year after the enactment or expiration of legislation increasing taxes to prepare for and adjust to any impact such increase may have. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recognition of homelessness in the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-806
Sponsor: Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6]
Introduced: 2012-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) public and private institutions should continue to work together to eliminate homelessness, and (2) the federal government should recognize the outstanding efforts of institutions and individuals who work tirelessly to assist those in their community who suffer from it. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the arrest and prosecution of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for incitement to genocide.

Bill: 112-hres-807
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2012-10-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Iran
Israel
Middle East
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-10-26
text: 
 Calls for the arrest and prosecution of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for incitement to genocide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-808
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2012-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6156) to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation and Moldova and to require reports on the compliance of the Russian Federation with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 150 (Roll no. 606). (text: CR H6380)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 253 - 150 (Roll no. 606).(text: CR H6380)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6389-6390)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 164 (Roll no. 605). (consideration: CR H6387-6388)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6387-6388)
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 808, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 808.
action_date: 2012-11-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6380-6387)
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-33 shall be considered as adopted. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-693, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-693, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2012-11-13
text: Introduced in House