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To expose and halt the Republic of Turkey's illegal colonization of the Republic of Cyprus with non-Cypriot populations, to support Cyprus in its efforts to control all of its territory, to end Turkey's illegal occupation of northern Cyprus, and to exploit its energy resources without illegal interference by Turkey.

Bill: 112-hres-676
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cyprus
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Human rights
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Respects the Republic of Cyprus as the only sovereign state on the island of Cyprus.
 
 Urges Turkey to recognize the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus over all of the territory of the island of Cyprus, end its illegal military occupation of Cyprus, and implement all U.N. Security Council resolutions on Cyprus. 
 
Supports the Republic of Cyprus in its plans to explore and exploit energy reserves within its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and praises Cyprus and Israel for working cooperatively to develop the energy holdings in the region. 
 
Opposes Turkey's threatening statements and naval movements designed to keep Cyprus from exploiting its energy resources. 
 
Expresses concern about Turkey's efforts to colonize the area of northern Cyprus, and considers Turkey in violation of Article 49 of the 4th Geneva Convention of 1949 by transferring parts of its own civilian population into occupied northern Cyprus. 
 
Urges the Administration to call on Turkey to end its illegal colonization of Cyprus and its illegal interference with Cyprus' exploitation of its energy resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller.

Bill: 112-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in 
District of Columbia v. Heller
, that the House: (1) acknowledges that the Second Amendment to the Constitution protects the fundamental, individual right of all Americans to keep and bear arms; (2) reaffirms the continued importance of such right; and (3) pays tribute to the Court for upholding and calls on the Court to continue protecting such right.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 112-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2012-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General business and commerce matters

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: 
Congratulates the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 436) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5882) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2012-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 436) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5882) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 359). (text: CR H3589-3590)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 359).(text: CR H3589-3590)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 358). (consideration: CR H3598-3599)
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 679.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3589-3599, H3600-3601)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 436 and H.R. 5882. Debate on H.R. 436 will continue for not to exceed 90 minutes, equally divided and controlled. H.R. 436 is closed to amendments. General debate on H.R. 5882 will continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. Specified amendments to H.R. 5882 are in order.
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-518, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-518, by Mr. Scott (SC).
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that, as part of any agreement on Medicare reform, Medicare should not be changed for any citizens of the United States over the age of 55 and any agreement should provide a detailed plan to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the program.

Bill: 112-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Rigell, E. Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2012-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 
Affirms the deep obligation of the House of Representatives to fulfill the promises made to U.S. senior citizens regarding access to Medicare upon retirement.
 
Expresses its firm commitment that no changes in Medicare, including coverage and age of eligibility, be made for U.S. citizens over the age of 55 on the date of enactment of this resolution.
 
Expresses its firm commitment that any Medicare reform package should provide a detailed plan to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the Medicare program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2012-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the Thursday before Thanksgiving as Children's Grief Awareness Day.

Bill: 112-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2012-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Mental health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 
Supports the designation of Children's Grief Awareness Day to raise awareness of and support for grieving children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.

Bill: 112-hres-682
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that federal employees should be commended for: (1) their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States; and (2) the benefits they bring to the public welfare, the progress of democracy, and the United States as a whole.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the regret of the House of Representatives for the passage of laws that adversely affected the Chinese in the United States, including the Chinese Exclusion Act.

Bill: 112-hres-683
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2012-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
China
Citizenship and naturalization
Immigration status and procedures
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: 
Regrets the passage of legislation that adversely affected people of Chinese origin in the United States because of their ethnicity. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution may be construed or relied on to authorize or support any claim, including but not limited to constitutionally based claims, claims for monetary compensation or claims for equitable relief against the United States or any other party, or serve as a settlement of any claim against the United States.

action_date: 2012-06-18
text: 

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

 
Regrets the passage of legislation that adversely affected people of Chinese origin in the United States because of their ethnicity. 
 
States that nothing in this resolution may be construed or relied on to authorize or support any claim, including but not limited to constitutionally based claims, claims for monetary compensation or claims for equitable relief against the United States or any other party, or serve as a settlement of any claim against the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3715-3716)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3715-3716)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 683.
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3715-3719)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day.

Bill: 112-hres-684
Sponsor: Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2012-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Vietnam Veterans Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the ensuing 200 years of peace and cooperation between the United States and Canada.

Bill: 112-hres-685
Sponsor: Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2012-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Recognizes the soldiers who died in the War of 1812 and honors the peace and close friendship that the United States and Canada have shared in the past 200 years.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2012-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2012-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's membership in the G20 should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law.

Bill: 112-hres-686
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2012-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Congressional oversight
Foreign and international banking
Foreign loans and debt
Government liability
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Rule of law and government transparency
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: 
 Calls on Argentina to fulfill its membership responsibilities in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20).
 
 Calls on the President and the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the G20 members to: (1) terminate Argentina's G20 participation until Argentina has reversed efforts to expropriate foreign investment in Argentina, satisfied all outstanding U.S. court judgments against it, honored all awards of international arbitral panels against it, and complied with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; (2) condition Argentina's future G20 membership on its adherence to international norms of economic relations and commitment to the rule of law; and (3) identify other countries that could replace Argentina in the G20 by virtue of their adherence to international economic norms and respect for the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Calling for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to be tried before the International Criminal Court for committing crimes against humanity.

Bill: 112-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2012-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Sudan
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: 
Condemns the violence and human rights violations carried out by Syrian government forces under the direction of President Bashar al-Assad.
 
 Supports the people of Syria seeking peaceful democratic change. 
 
Calls on the U.N. Security Council to refer the Syrian situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2578) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-688
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2012-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2578) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act related to a segment of the Lower Merced River in California.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 382). (text: CR H3744-3745)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 382).(text: CR H3744-3745)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 178 (Roll no. 381). (consideration: CR H3752)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3754-3755)
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 137.
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-25. All points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-539, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-539, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Catholic sisters for their contributions to the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-689
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2012-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: 
Recognizes and commends the nation's Catholic sisters, whose inspiring legacy of service continues to enrich our nation.
 
Honors the contributions of Catholic sisters to this country.
 
Stands in solidarity with Catholic sisters' mission to work toward a more just society for all of God's people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Proclamation of the Refugee Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-690
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 
Supports: (1) the ideals and values of the Refugee Congress and the Proclamation adopted by the Refugee Congress Delegates, and (2) the objectives and principles of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4480) to provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Bill: 112-hres-691
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4480) to provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in response to a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 390). (text: CR H3814-3815)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 178 (Roll no. 390).(text: CR H3814-3815)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 183 (Roll no. 389). (consideration: CR H3822-3823)
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
action_date: 2012-06-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3814-3824)
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-24.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-540, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-540, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

Bill: 112-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2012-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military command and structure
Military personnel and dependents
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: 
Commends the Air Force Space Command for 30 years of excellence and service. Recognizes the contributions made by the Command to the security of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-06-19
text: Introduced in House