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Calling for the protection of the rights and freedoms of religious minorities in the Arab world.

Bill: 112-hres-732
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2012-07-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iraq
Middle East
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: 
Recognizes, in light of the upheaval brought by the Arab Spring, that religious freedom is critical to democratization, so that: (1) all people can freely associate, speak, and peacefully participate equally in the political process; and (2) religious minorities are protected during the time of transition in the region.
 
Calls upon the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to press all member nations to protect the rights of religious minorities within their borders and to treat such minorities as equal citizens. Calls for the prosecution of any crimes against such minorities.
 
Urges the U.S. government to lead an international effort to support legal and political reforms for the equal protection of religious freedom as a foundation for a stable, peaceful, and lasting democracy in the region by: (1) making legal protection for the freedom of religion and for all who peacefully practice their faith a top priority in all meetings with senior foreign officials; (2) supporting and directing U.S. officials with international programs in the Middle East to work with officials, civil society actors, and ethno-religious communities to educate all sectors of society that religious freedom provides a foundation for democratic freedoms; (3) supporting Internet freedom throughout the region to provide access to information and the free exchange of ideas; and (4) encouraging the protection of places of worship and historic religious and cultural sites against terrorist attacks.
 
Encourages the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and the newly elected Egyptian President to ensure that the constituent assembly will draft a new constitution representing all parts of Egyptian society, including religious minorities.
 
Calls on the Egyptian government and the local and federal governments of Iraq to prosecute acts of violence against Christians and to make the protection of religious minorities a priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2012-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-18
text: 
Reaffirms the important role of frontline health workers in saving lives and fostering a healthier and more secure world. 
 
Commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and supporting frontline health care workers.
 
 Calls on all relevant federal agencies to develop a comprehensive health workforce strengthening strategy for increasing access to qualified health workers in developing countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a "Bill for raising Revenue" that did not originate in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-735
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2012-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 was a "Bill for raising Revenue" under article I, section 7, clause 1 of the Constitution that did not originate in the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing opposition to the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, or other gases to euthanize shelter animals and support for State laws that require the use of the more humane euthanasia by injection method.

Bill: 112-hres-736
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2012-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
State and local government operations
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: 
Expresses: (1) disapproval of the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals, and (2) support for the enactment of state laws requiring the use of euthanasia by injection with sodium pentobarbital as the standard method of euthanasia for all animal shelters.
 
Encourages states to allow licensed shelters to purchase necessary euthanasia drugs, subject to appropriate training and certification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-737
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2012-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the fifth annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. 

Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; and (2) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6083) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-739
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2012-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6083) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-09-13
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Braley (IA). Petition No: 112-5.
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 13 as "K-9 Veterans Day", in order to recognize the service and improve the treatment of military working dogs.

Bill: 112-hres-740
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2012-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of K-9 Veterans Day and for efforts to recognize the service of military working dogs and their handlers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4078) to provide that no agency may take any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than 6.0 percent.

Bill: 112-hres-741
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2012-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4078 (Regulatory Freeze for Jobs Act of 2012).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5302-5307; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5302)
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: The resolution provides that the amendment to H.R. 4078 printed in section 2 of the resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The resolution does not provide any waivers.
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-623, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-623, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2012-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of the Russian Federation for providing weapons to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

Bill: 112-hres-742
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2012-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Human rights
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Russia
Sanctions
Syria
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: 
Condemns Russia for: (1) supporting the criminal regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, (2) transferring weapons to the Assad regime, and (3) opposing resolutions from the U.N. Security Council regarding Syria. 
 
Concludes that Russian actions have: (1) enabled the Assad regime to maintain power and perpetrate mass atrocities; and (2) undermined U.S. national security interests, as well as the stability of the entire Middle East. 
 
Urges Russia to: (1) end weapons transfers to the Assad regime; (2) call on the Assad regime to end all violence against civilians; (3) support international sanctions against Syria; and (4) support a peaceful transition of Syrian government leadership, starting with the early departure of Bashar al-Assad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1384-1385)
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp honoring the Nation's coal miners.

Bill: 112-hres-743
Sponsor: Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2012-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Coal
Commemorative events and holidays
Mining
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Postmaster General should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the nation's coal miners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 and supporting the goals and ideals of National Registered Apprenticeship Month.

Bill: 112-hres-744
Sponsor: Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2012-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: 
Celebrates the 101st anniversary of the passage of the first state registered apprenticeship law.
 
Celebrates the 75th anniversary of the enactment of the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Registered Apprenticeship Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern regarding the conditions of democracy, freedom of the press, human rights, business and investment climate, counternarcotics cooperation, and the relationship with Iran, in Ecuador prior to the July 31, 2013, expiration of the Andean Trade Preference Act and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act.

Bill: 112-hres-745
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2012-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Ecuador
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: 
Condemns the growing repression of democracy and human rights in Ecuador, including the suppression of freedom of expression and increased government control over the judiciary.
 
Calls on the Secretary of State to: (1) note in the 2012 and future Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for Ecuador the limited ability to report on the full account of human rights abuses in Ecuador due to a lack of transparency within government institutions in that country; and (2) provide to the relevant Senate and House committees a budget and performance review of Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) activities in Ecuador funded to promote strong democratic institutions, the rule of law, and human rights.
 
Expresses concern regarding: (1) the lack of high-level counternarcotics cooperation between the United States and Ecuador, (2) aspects of Ecuador's actions that fail to meet the intentions of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act, and (3) the expanded relationship between Ecuador and Iran.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives is not inclined to support a renewal of ATPA for Ecuador based on the current status of such concerns. Calls for a careful review of such concerns, in addition to Ecuador's eligibility as a beneficiary country, when considering renewal of ATPA, which expires on July 31, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2012-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting the consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment or adjournment sine die unless a law is enacted to provide for the extension of certain expired or expiring tax provisions that apply to middle-income taxpayers.

Bill: 112-hres-746
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2012-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capital gains tax
Congressional operations and organization
Higher education
House of Representatives
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Income tax rates
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Student aid and college costs
Tax treatment of families

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: 
Makes it out of order to consider a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment or adjournment sine die unless the House has been notified that the President has signed a bill to extend for one year certain expired or expiring tax provisions that apply to middle-income taxpayers with income below $250,000 for married couples filing jointly (below $200,000 for single filers), including marginal rate reductions, capital gains and dividend rate preferences, alternative minimum tax relief, marriage penalty relief, and expanded tax relief for working families with children and college students.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2012 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-hres-748
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2012-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.

Bill: 112-hres-749
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2012-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug therapy
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: 
Supports the XIX International AIDS Conference and the goal of renewing awareness of, and commitment to, addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States and abroad.
 
 Recognizes that continued HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs are crucial to improving global health.
 
Understands that the key to overcoming HIV/AIDS includes efforts to formulate sound public health policy, protect human rights, address the needs of women and girls, direct programming toward the populations at the highest risk of infection, and combat social challenges related to HIV/AIDS. 
 
Encourages the ongoing development in the public and private sectors of innovative therapies and advances in clinical HIV/AIDS treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2012-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2012-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1359)
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 1905, with an amendment.

Bill: 112-hres-750
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2012-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to H.R. 1905 (Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012). 
 

action_date: 2012-08-01
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 the House amendment to H.R. 1905 (Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 6 (Roll no. 546). (text: CR H5552-5567)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 6 (Roll no. 546).(text: CR H5552-5567)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5597-5598)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 750.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5552-5578)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House