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Supporting the goals and ideals of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, recognizing the tenth anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and commending the efforts of modern day abolitionists following in the tradition of Frederick Douglass.

Bill: 112-hres-508
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2011-12-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Human trafficking
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Organized crime
Sex offenses
United Nations
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: 
Supports the goals of International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
 
 Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime.
 
 Encourages member states of the United Nations (U.N.) and international organizations to devote additional resources to prosecute persons engaged in human trafficking and to dismantle related criminal enterprises. 
 
 Encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery by participating in activities designed to heighten public awareness of human trafficking.
 
 Commends the efforts of domestic and international nongovernmental organizations to expose and prevent all forms of modern-day slavery and human trafficking and to assist victims reintegrate into society and notes that such efforts follow in the tradition of Frederick Douglass and other great 19th century abolitionists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the President's appointment of four officers or employees of the United States during a period when no recess of the Congress for a period of more than three days was authorized by concurrent resolution and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that those appointments were made in violation of the Constitution.

Bill: 112-hres-509
Sponsor: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2012-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-10
text: 
Disapproves of the President's appointment of four federal officers or employees during a period when no congressional recess of more than three days was authorized by concurrent resolution.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that those appointments were made in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

Bill: 112-hres-510
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2012-01-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Natural disasters
Public contracts and procurement
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
United Nations
Water quality
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-13
text: 
Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity.
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods, and country.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support long-term Haitian reconstruction.
 
Supports the Administration's efforts to prevent the spread of cholera, treat persons who contract the disease, provide technical assistance to the Haitian Ministry of Public Health, and improve water, sanitation, and health systems.
 
Urges the President and the international community to: (1) focus assistance on Haiti's public sector capacity to provide basic services, (2) develop and improve communications and participatory mechanisms to more substantially involve Haitian civil society at all stages of the cholera and post-earthquake responses, and (3) give priority to programs that protect vulnerable populations. 
 
Urges the President to: (1) make necessary resources available to U.S. and U.N. agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private volunteer organizations, and regional institutions; (2) assess long-term needs for investing in public health and building water and sanitation infrastructure, particularly in relation to the cholera epidemic; (3) lead humanitarian and development efforts with the government of Haiti, the Haitian Diaspora, and international actors; and (4) work with Haitian authorities and private landowners to prevent the forced eviction of internally displaced person communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-511
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2012-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 
Elects Paul D. Irving as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 

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

 
Elects Paul D. Irving as Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-512
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2012-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. 

action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 

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

 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 112-hres-513
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2012-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 112-hres-514
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2012-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 112th Congress.

action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 

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

 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H11)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H11)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10-11)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Addressing a motion to proceed under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code.

Bill: 112-hres-515
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2012-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 
Provides that a motion to proceed with regard to a joint resolution of disapproval to the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit: (1) may be offered even if the joint resolution has not been reported to the House of Representatives as contemplated by federal law, and (2) shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee.

action_date: 2012-01-17
text: 

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

 
Provides that a motion to proceed with regard to a joint resolution of disapproval to the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit: (1) may be offered even if the joint resolution has not been reported to the House of Representatives as contemplated by federal law, and (2) shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee.

action_date: 2012-01-18
text: 

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

 
Provides that a motion to proceed with regard to a joint resolution of disapproval to the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit: (1) may be offered even if the joint resolution has not been reported to the House of Representatives as contemplated by federal law, and (2) shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H46)
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H46)
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 176, 1 Present (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H53)
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 515.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H46-53)
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: The resolution provides that a motion to proceed with regard to a joint resolution of disapproval specified in subsection (a)(2) of section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, may be offered even if the joint resolution has not been reported to the House as contemplated by subsection (c)(3) of such section and shall be in order only if offered by the Majority Leader or his designee.
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-365, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-365, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2012-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a fiscal year 2013 Federal budget is of national importance.

Bill: 112-hres-516
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2012-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget process

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a FY2013 federal budget is of national importance. 
 

action_date: 2012-01-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the passage of a FY2013 federal budget is of national importance. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-01-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 7). (text: CR H143)
action_date: 2012-01-24
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): 410 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 7).(text: CR H143)
action_date: 2012-01-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H149)
action_date: 2012-01-24
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: 2012-01-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 516.
action_date: 2012-01-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H143-148)
action_date: 2012-01-24
text: Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs and the significance of this battle during the Civil War.

Bill: 112-hres-517
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]
Introduced: 2012-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Kentucky
Military history
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Mill Springs (fought on January 19, 1862, in Pulaski and Wayne Counties in Kentucky during the Civil War). 
 
Recognizes the work of the Mill Springs Battlefield Association to preserve the Mill Springs Battlefield for posterity and its continuing effort to educate the public about this significant historic event. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of those who fought in the Battle of Mill Springs and the outcome which helped to preserve the union of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E42)
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.

Bill: 112-hres-518
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2012-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: 
Congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2011 Bowl Championship Series National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Apostle Frederick K.C. Price on his 80th birthday.

Bill: 112-hres-519
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2012-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: 
Honors Apostle Frederick K.C. Price, who is known for the Crenshaw Christian Center and the Ever Increasing Faith Ministries, on his 80th birthday and for his philanthropy, service, and social justice efforts worldwide. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the 45th anniversary of Kwanzaa Week.

Bill: 112-hres-520
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2012-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 45th anniversary of Kwanzaa Week (December 26 - January 1).
 
Commends Dr. Maulana Karenga for his scholarship, creativity, commitment, and vision in creating this holiday and introducing the Nguzo Saba as a core value system which contributes to community development and the enrichment of national and human values and culture. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.

Bill: 112-hres-521
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2012-01-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disaster relief and insurance
Domestic violence and child abuse
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Health care coverage and access
Human rights
Judges
Latin America
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex offenses
Violent crime
World health
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2012-01-23
text: 
Sympathizes with the families of women and children victimized by sexual and other forms of gender-based violence in Haiti. 
 
Urges treatment of the issue of violence against women and children as a priority for U.S. humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Haiti. 
 
Supports passage of Haiti's first comprehensive law on the prevention, punishment, and elimination of gender-based violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2012-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2012-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-01-23
text: Introduced in House