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Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration should give the greatest weight in making critical policy decisions to readily available hard science data, including evidence from the natural sciences, physical sciences, and computing sciences.

Bill: 112-hres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Food supply, safety, and labeling

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Urges the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to: (1) give the greatest weight in making critical policy decisions to readily available hard science data; and (2) avoid paternalistic policy decisions not grounded in hard science.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.

Bill: 112-hres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Detention of persons
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and internment.
 
Supports the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of these events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H949)
Honoring the life of David Kato and all who are victims of violence in Uganda because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bill: 112-hres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Uganda

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Honors the life of David Kato and victims of violence in Uganda because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Urges the Ugandan government to thoroughly investigate Mr. Kato's death and to share its findings with the international community.
 
Calls on the global community to continue advocating for the human rights of all individuals and condemns the atmosphere of anti-gay sentiment that supports and endorses violence against the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Republic of India to gain a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Bill: 112-hres-101
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Expresses appreciation for the Republic of India as a democratic ally, key economic partner, and a rising global power.
 
Supports India's inclusion as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E263)
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 112-hres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Florida
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Congratulates the city of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and its citizens on the 100th anniversary of the city's incorporation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E269)
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.

Bill: 112-hres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Europe
Free trade and trade barriers
Middle East
Trade agreements and negotiations
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the historic milestone of 100 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2011-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: 
Congratulates Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 100 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that defense systems, including the helicopter fleet used to transport the President of the United States, should not be procured, directly or indirectly, from an entity controlled, directed, or influenced by the Government of China.

Bill: 112-hres-106
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Buy American requirements
China
Defense spending
Foreign and international corporations
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) that the Department of Defense (DOD) should not consider any bid for the procurement of the helicopter fleet used to transport the President of the United States, or any components, that involve, directly or indirectly, any entity controlled, directed, or influenced by the government of China; (2) funding should not be made available for such procurement, or any future defense system acquisition, that involve any such entity; (3) recognizing the importance and vital role of the U.S. aerospace industry and its workers in innovation, job creation, and long-term economic growth; and (4) urging DOD to limit its procurement of the new presidential helicopter (VXX) fleet and any other defense system acquisition to products manufactured in the United States with the maximum amount of parts made in the United States, or from allied nations as necessary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2011-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Lucas, Frank D. [R-OK-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-109
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 112th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Rules for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

Bill: 112-hres-111
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Establishes the House Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 44) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 152). (text: CR H1406)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 170 (Roll no. 152).(text: CR H1406)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 151). (consideration: CR H1414)
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 115.
action_date: 2011-03-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1406-1415)
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-19, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-19, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ways and Means

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Commending Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider.

Bill: 112-hres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
 Honors the life of Edwin Donald &quot;Duke&quot; Snider.
 
 Expresses condolences to the Snider family on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 112th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
 Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 112th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Homeland Security in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-122
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Homeland Security

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Homeland Security for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on House Administration for the 112th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-124
Sponsor: Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Armed Services for the 112th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Twelfth Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2011-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 112th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-28
text: Introduced in House