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Condemning the July 22, 2011, attacks in the Kingdom of Norway.

Bill: 112-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2011-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Europe
Norway
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: 
 Condemns the terrorist attacks in Oslo and Utoya, Norway, on July 22, 2011, and expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed or injured in the attacks.
 
Reaffirms the joint mission of the United States and Norway to seek peace and reconciliation around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the memorial park on Hero Street USA, in Silvis, Illinois, should be recognized as Hero Street Memorial Park and should continue to be supported as a park by the Town of Silvis at no cost to United States taxpayers.

Bill: 112-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Schilling, Robert T. [R-IL-17]
Introduced: 2011-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Illinois
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the memorial park on Hero Street USA in Silvis, Illinois, should be recognized as Hero Street Memorial Park and should continue to be supported by the Town of Silvis at no cost to U.S. taxpayers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 112-hres-382
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2011-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of August 2, 2011, on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 672). (text: CR H5739)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 672).(text: CR H5739)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 185 (Roll no. 671). (consideration: CR H5748-5749)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 382.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5739-5749)
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-185, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-185, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (S. 627) to establish the Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays.

Bill: 112-hres-383
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S. 627 (establishing the Commission on Freedom of Information Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 187 (Roll no. 675). (text: CR H5751)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 187 (Roll no. 675).(text: CR H5751)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5761)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 383.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5751-5761)
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: The resolution provides that upon adoption of the resolution the amendment printed in the report from the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-187, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-187, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 365) to make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.

Bill: 112-hres-384
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 365) to make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 178 (Roll no. 687). (text: CR H5831)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 178 (Roll no. 687).(text: CR H5831)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 184 (Roll no. 686). (consideration: CR H5838)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 384.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5831-5839)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-190, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-190, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 12, 2011, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 112-hres-385
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs. 
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing the importance of adult education and family literacy programs, calling upon the federal government, states, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, consumer advocates, institutions of higher education, labor unions, and businesses to support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs to ensure a literate society.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments and efforts of John I. Wilson, executive director of the National Education Association, for dedicating his career to education professionals and students, and honoring his retirement.

Bill: 112-hres-386
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Labor-management relations
North Carolina
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
Commends John I. Wilson, executive director of the National Education Association, for his services to educators and efforts to improve our education system.
 
Congratulates him on his retirement.
 
Supports the continued efforts of education leaders to aid and improve our education system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the religious freedom and human rights violations of Kashmiri Pandits has been ongoing since 1989.

Bill: 112-hres-387
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
India
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
 Condemns the extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits, which they have endured for more than two decades. 
 
Insists that terrorist infrastructure in the region be dismantled and terrorists held accountable for their actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the contributions and sacrifices of the young men who served as colonists on behalf of the United States in the Federal occupation of the islands of Howland, Baker, Jarvis, Canton, and Enderbury from 1935 through 1942, facilitating the United States claim of jurisdiction over such islands.

Bill: 112-hres-388
Sponsor: Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen W. [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2011-08-05 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Military history
Pacific Ocean
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: 
Acknowledges: (1) the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Hui Panala`au colonists and extends appreciation on behalf of the people of the United States, (2) the significance of the seven-year colonization project which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific.
 
 Recognizes the accomplishments of the more than 130 young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe during the International Year for People of African Descent.

Bill: 112-hres-389
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-08-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Census and government statistics
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Cultural exchanges and relations
Europe
Hate crimes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: 
 Supports the goals of the International Year for People of African Descent.
 
Reaffirms the importance of the full and equal participation of people of African descent around the world in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.
 
Recognizes that as a result of their skin color and ancestry many Black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector.
 
Urges: (1) European governments and members of civil society and the private sector, in consultation with Black European communities, to develop initiatives to combat racial discrimination and promote racial equality in Europe; and (2) the Secretary of State to provide support for such initiatives.
 
Supports the adoption of a Joint Action Plan on Racial and Ethnic Equality and Inclusion between the European Union (EU) and United States and implementation of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly 2011 Resolution on Strengthening Efforts to Combat Racism and Xenophobia and Foster Inclusion.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1508)
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the achievements of E. Thom Rumberger.

Bill: 112-hres-390
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-08-05 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Everglades
Florida
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: 
Recognizes and honors E. Thom Rumberger's professional success and his lifelong dedication to the protection of the Florida Everglades.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2011-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1507-1508)
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1892) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-392
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2011-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2218) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1892) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 163 (Roll no. 694). (consideration: CR H5979-5980)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 163 (Roll no. 694).(consideration: CR H5979-5980)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 176 (Roll no. 693). (consideration: CR H5986-5987; text: CR H5986-5987)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 392.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5979-5988)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-200, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-200, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2011 as National Chiropractic Health Month.

Bill: 112-hres-393
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2011-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Commemorative events and holidays
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Chiropractic Health Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Israel's right to annex Judea and Samaria in the event that the Palestinian Authority continues to press for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations.

Bill: 112-hres-394
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, Joe [R-IL-8]
Introduced: 2011-09-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Supports Israel's right to annex Judea and Samaria in the event that the Palestinian Authority (PA) continues to press for unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood at the United Nations (U.N.).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-395
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2011-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Small Business.

action_date: 2011-09-08
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5979)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5979)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5979)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging energy efficient and environment-friendly building and facility programs to incorporate the use of mechanical insulation as part of their standards and ratings system.

Bill: 112-hres-396
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2011-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Building construction
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Industrial facilities
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: 
Encourages energy efficient and environment-friendly building and facility certification programs to incorporate the use of mechanical insulation as part of their standards and ratings system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Reestablishing the House of Representatives Page Program.

Bill: 112-hres-397
Sponsor: Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]
Introduced: 2011-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Elementary and secondary education
House of Representatives
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: 
Reestablishes the House of Representatives Page Program, effective with the first school semester that begins after the advisory panel described in this resolution submits its recommendations to the Committee on House Administration.
 
Requires the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration, acting jointly, to appoint nine individuals to serve on an advisory panel to develop recommendations for the operation of such reestablished Page Program.
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-398
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2011-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

action_date: 2011-09-13
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6123)
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6123)
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6123)
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-399
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2011-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-09-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 79) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-21
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 405, H. Res. 399 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2011-09-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
action_date: 2011-09-15
text: The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2011-09-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-207, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-09-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-207, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-09-15
text: Introduced in House