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Expressing the sense of Congress that Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President should donate their salaries to the Treasury for reducing the national debt if members of the Armed Forces do not receive pay or allowances because of a shutdown of the Federal Government or because the Government is unable to fund such pay and allowances because the public debt limit has been reached.

Bill: 112-hconres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17]
Introduced: 2011-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that if, during any period of a fiscal year interim or full-year appropriations for the personnel accounts of the Armed Forces have not been enacted, or the federal government is unable to make payments from such accounts because the public debt limit has been reached, Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President should donate any salary received for that period to the Treasury to reduce the national debt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2011-05-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of United States Armed Forces in Libya, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hconres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2011-06-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional oversight
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President is in violation of the War Powers Resolution regarding the use of U.S. Armed Forces in Libya and, if the President does not obtain congressional authorization by June 19, 2011, the President should remove the Armed Forces from Libya and the region as soon as practicable after such date.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of United States intervention in Libya.

Bill: 112-hconres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2011-06-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional oversight
Libya
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: 
States that pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, Congress does not approve U.S. intervention in Libya.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States to support and facilitate Israel in maintaining defensible borders and that it is contrary to United States policy and national security to have the borders of Israel return to the armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967.

Bill: 112-hconres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it is U.S. policy to support Israel in maintaining secure, recognized, and defensible borders; and (2) it is contrary to U.S. policy and our national security to have Israel's borders return to the armistice lines of June 4, 1967.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that United States commercial air carriers should provide certain benefits to members of the Armed Forces who are traveling on official military orders and are being deployed overseas or are returning from an overseas deployment.

Bill: 112-hconres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Denham, Jeff [R-CA-19]
Introduced: 2011-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Military personnel and dependents
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that each U.S. commercial air carrier should provide any Armed Forces member traveling on official military orders and being deployed overseas or returning from overseas deployment: (1) boarding and seat upgrading priority, and (2) baggage fee waivers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Designating a National Railroad Memorial located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, as the "National Railroad Memorial".

Bill: 112-hconres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2011-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Michigan
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Railroad Museum located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, be designated as the National Railroad Memorial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-16
text: Introduced in House
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Shenandoah National Park.

Bill: 112-hconres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2011-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: 
Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Shenandoah National Park.
 
Acknowledges the historic and enduring scenic, recreational, and economic value of this unique national treasure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1190)
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the formation of a bipartisan Presidential Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People.

Bill: 112-hconres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2011-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Government studies and investigations
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: 
Supports the creation of a bipartisan Presidential Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People to tell the immigration and migration stories of all people in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1260-1261)
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Social Security benefits should not be reduced.

Bill: 112-hconres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2011-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that appropriate reform to strengthen Social Security's long-term outlook should happen in a bipartisan fashion and should ensure that Social Security remains a critical source of protection for the people of the United States and their families without further increasing the retirement age or otherwise decreasing benefits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the independence of the Republic of South Sudan, congratulating the people of South Sudan for freely and peacefully expressing their will through an internationally accepted referendum, and calling on the Governments and people of Sudan and South Sudan to peacefully resolve outstanding issues including the final status of Abyei.

Bill: 112-hconres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2011-07-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Norway
Political movements and philosophies
South Sudan
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sudan
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: 
Welcomes the independence of the Republic of South Sudan and recognizes South Sudan as the newest member of the international community.
 
Calls on the governments of Sudan and South Sudan to resolve outstanding matters in order to ensure a smooth transition to two states and to mitigate points of conflict.
 
Calls on the U.S. government and the international community, in coordination with the governments of Sudan and South Sudan, to support peace, rule of law, and good governance in Sudan and South Sudan.
 
 Welcomes the anticipated nomination of a United States ambassador to the Republic of South Sudan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader.

Bill: 112-hconres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2011-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: 
Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on August 27, 2011, for a ceremony to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and recognize the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for its work to erect a monument to the civil rights leader.
 
Directs all physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony to be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Bill: 112-hconres-67
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Olympic games
Outdoor recreation
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 26th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 30, 2011.

action_date: 2011-09-07
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 26th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 30, 2011.

action_date: 2011-09-08
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 26th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 30, 2011.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-09-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5464)
action_date: 2011-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5464)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 692). (text: CR H5943)
action_date: 2011-09-07
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): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 692).(text: CR H5943)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5947)
action_date: 2011-09-07
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: 2011-09-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 67.
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5942-5943)
action_date: 2011-09-07
text: Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2011-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should ensure that the United States does not default on its debt by making every effort to negotiate passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling or, all such efforts failing, should use his authority under section 4 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution to pay all debts of the United States as they come due.

Bill: 112-hconres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2011-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) work with Congress to secure passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling; (2) make clear that under no circumstances will the United States fail to pay its debts on time and in full; (3) make clear that, all other efforts failing, he will use his authority under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to ensure payment of all federal debts on time and in full; and (4) take any and all actions necessary to preserve the full faith and credit of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should ensure that the United States does not default on its debt by making every effort to negotiate passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling or, all such efforts failing, should use his authority under section 3 of Article II of the United States Constitution to uphold section 4 of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution to pay all debts of the United States as they come due.

Bill: 112-hconres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) work with Congress to secure passage of an increase in the statutory debt ceiling; (2) make clear that under no circumstances will the United States fail to pay its debts on time and in full; (3) make clear that, all other efforts failing, he will use his authority under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution to ensure payment of all federal debts on time and in full; and (4) take any and all actions necessary to preserve the full faith and credit of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Correcting the enrollment of S. 365.

Bill: 112-hconres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 365 (Budget Control Act of 2011).

action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 365 (Budget Control Act of 2011).

action_date: 2011-08-02
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 365 (Budget Control Act of 2011).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5223)
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5223)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Received in the Senate.
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 voice vote. (text: CR H5867)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5867)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5867)
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Wilt Chamberlain and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 112-hconres-71
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Wilt Chamberlain.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that any legislative language approved by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction should not reduce benefits for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid recipients.

Bill: 112-hconres-72
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2011-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Medicaid
Medicare
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) any deficit reduction plan put forward by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction should not balance the budget by eroding America's hard-earned retirement plan and social safety net; (2) Medicare's ability to deliver high quality health care in a cost-efficient manner should be strengthened and its benefits should be preserved for current and future retirees; (3) appropriate reform to strengthen Social Security's long-term outlook should ensure that it remains a critical source of protection for the people of the United States and their families without further increasing the retirement age or otherwise decreasing benefits; and (4) federal funding for the Medicaid program should be maintained so that senior citizens, poor and disabled children, and others with disabilities are able to gain and retain access to affordable health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-08-01
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: 2011-08-01
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: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-08-01
text: Introduced in House