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To commemorate the life and accomplishments of Whitney Elizabeth Houston over the past 48 years; and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to her family upon her death.

Bill: 112-hres-555
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2012-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Music
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: 
Recognizes Ms. Whitney Houston (an entertainer and a humanitarian) as a world icon and a once-in-a-lifetime talent. 
 
Honors Ms. Houston for her charitable efforts. 
 
Extends the deepest condolences to her family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Bill: 112-hres-556
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2012-02-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 
Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
 
 Calls for Iran to release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religion. 
 
Recognizes that religious freedom is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom.

action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
 Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs. 
 Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
 
 Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94).(text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113-1114)
action_date: 2012-02-29
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: 2012-02-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1091)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current property tax deduction on private residences should not be further restricted.

Bill: 112-hres-557
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2012-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Income tax deductions
Interest, dividends, interest rates

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the current tax deduction for property taxes should not be further restricted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposition of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in the case of United States of America v. Clemens, No. 1:10-cr-00223-RBW (D.D.C.).

Bill: 112-hres-558
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2012-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House of Representatives
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 
 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposition of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in 
United States of America v. Clemens
 for use at trial.

action_date: 2012-02-17
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 provide a copy of the on-the-record portions of the audio backup file of the deposition of William R. Clemens that was conducted by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on February 5, 2008, to the prosecuting attorneys in 
United States of America v. Clemens
 for use at trial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the release of United States citizens being held by the Government of Egypt.

Bill: 112-hres-559
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2012-02-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 
 Calls on Egypt to: (1) without delay, release the U.S. citizens who are nongovernmental organization employees facing politically motivated charges; (2) return all assets and funds that have been seized from the nongovernmental organizations and U.S. citizens; and (3) allow the nongovernmental organizations to continue working to promote a free and democratic Egypt.
 
Calls on the Secretary of State to withhold assistance to Egypt if the U.S. citizens are not released.
 
Calls on Egypt to comply with international human rights standards.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. assistance for Egypt should not be allocated if the government of Egypt continues to retain U.S. and other foreign citizens and work against the pursuit of democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 112-hres-560
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2012-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 

Reaffirms the nation's commitment to creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about people that are affected with the disease, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Association of Journeymen Linemen and the profession of Journeymen Linemen and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety and expressing support for designation of April 18, 2012, as National Journeymen Linemen Day.

Bill: 112-hres-561
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2012-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of Journeymen Linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
Supports designation of National Journeymen Linemen Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2117) to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Bill: 112-hres-563
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2012-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2117) to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 74). (text: CR H976-977)
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 74).(text: CR H976-977)
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H980)
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 563.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H976-980)
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-404, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-404, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the critical importance of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), formerly called the food stamp program.

Bill: 112-hres-564
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2012-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Food assistance and relief
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: 
Recognizes: (1) that no ethnic, demographic, religious, or cultural group has been unaffected by our economic struggles; and (2) the significance of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). 
 
Supports adequate funding for SNAP as a means of preventing hunger and strengthening the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Palm City Community in Martin County, Florida.

Bill: 112-hres-565
Sponsor: Rep. West, Allen B. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2012-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Florida
Small towns
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: 
Congratulates the Palm City Community in Martin County, Florida, on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1837) to address certain water-related concerns on the San Joaquin River, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-566
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2012-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1837) to address certain water-related concerns on the San Joaquin River.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 173 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1031-1032)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 173 (Roll no. 81).(text: CR H1031-1032)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 80). (consideration: CR H1039)
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 566.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1031-1041)
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: All points of order againist consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-15.
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-405, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-405, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Bill: 112-hres-567
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
 
Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Gujarat, India.

Bill: 112-hres-569
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2012-03-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Fires
Human rights
India
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Railroads
Religion
Violent crime
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: 
Recognizes the suffering of all those persons who were affected by the 2002 violence in Gujarat, India, including those persons who lost their lives in the Godhra train fire.
 
 Shares the Department of State opinion that the Gujarat government has not adequately pursued justice for the victims of the violence, and remains concerned by reports about Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's complicity in such violence. 
 
Commends the U.S. government for denying a visa to Minister Modi in 2005.
 
 Applauds the Department of State and the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom for their monitoring of religious freedom in India and throughout the world. 
 
 Commends the role of the Indian police officers, the media, the National Human Rights Commission, and the Indian Supreme Court in investigating the violence.
 
Recognizes the work of Indian and Indian-American civil society groups for educating people about human rights and religious freedom in India.
 
 Calls on the Gujarat government to restore religious freedom in Gujarat.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-570
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2012-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2842) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1173-1174)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1173-1174)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 177 (Roll no. 97). (consideration: CR H1179)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1179-1180)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 570, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 570.
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1173-1178)
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-408, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-408, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from the State of New Jersey.

Bill: 112-hres-571
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2012-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New Jersey

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: 
 Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from New Jersey. 
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on March 6, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. 

action_date: 2012-03-06
text: 

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

 
 Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Donald M. Payne, a Representative from New Jersey. 
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on March 6, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1179)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1179)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1179)
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-06
text: Introduced in House