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Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-751
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Tim [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2012-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Financial Services.

action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Financial Services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5538)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5538)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5538)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6233) to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-752
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2012-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6233) to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 181 (Roll no. 549). (text: CR H5644)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 181 (Roll no. 549).(text: CR H5644)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 548). (consideration: CR H5648)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 752.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5644-5649)
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-644, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-644, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by supporting education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how prostate cancer affects African-American men.

Bill: 112-hres-753
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2012-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 
Recognizes: (1) that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African-American men; and (2) the importance of health coverage and access to care, as well as promoting informed decisionmaking between men and their doctors, taking into consideration the known risks and potential benefits of screening and treatment options for prostate cancer.
 
Urges federal agencies to support: (1) research to address and attempt to end that crisis; (2) efforts relating to education, awareness, and early detection at the grassroots level; and (3) the Office of Minority Health of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in focusing on improving health and health care outcomes for African Americans at an elevated risk.
 
Urges investment by federal agencies in research focusing on the improvement of early detection and treatment, such as the use of: (1) biomarkers to distinguish indolent forms of prostate cancer from lethal forms, and (2) advanced imaging tools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third week in October as National School Bus Safety Week.

Bill: 112-hres-754
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2012-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National School Bus Safety Week.
 
Celebrates the dedication and contributions that school bus drivers, managers, trainers, monitors, mechanics, and dispatchers make for our children every day across the country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-01
text: Introduced in House
In the matter of Representative Laura Richardson.

Bill: 112-hres-755
Sponsor: Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional committees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Requires the House to adopt the report of the House Committee on Ethics dated August 1, 2012, in the matter of Representative Laura Richardson.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5635)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5635)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 755.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5635-5639)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 10, 2012, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 112-hres-756
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs. 
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing the importance of adult education and family literacy programs, calling upon the federal government, states, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, consumer advocates, institutions of higher education, labor unions, and businesses to support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs to ensure a literate society.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags.

Bill: 112-hres-757
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Illinois
National symbols
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) elected Members of Congress should work to promote public awareness of the importance of proper flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags; (2) they should work to aid the respectful and dignified disposal of such flags in their districts and among their constituents, and should cooperate with the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other such organizations in their efforts; (3) such organizations that conduct respectful ceremonies disposing of the flags should be commended for the public service they perform for all U.S. citizens; and (4) the city of Chicago, Illinois, should be commended for its policies regarding flag disposal, making it easy and convenient for its citizens to properly dispose of their flags. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Designating a "National Month of Voter Registration".

Bill: 112-hres-758
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text:  Urges designation of a National Month of Voter Registration to encourage every voting age citizen to register to vote, confirm their voting information with their local board of elections, confirm they have everything in hand required on election day to vote, and confirm their polling place for each day.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1423-1424)
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.

Bill: 112-hres-759
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to a dignified quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should reject the provisions of H.R. 6083, as ordered reported by the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.

Bill: 112-hres-760
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should reject the provisions of H.R. 6083, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture, that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly the food stamp program) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs.

Bill: 112-hres-761
Sponsor: Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses dissatisfaction that the practice of gassing stray cats and dogs that have owners continues in the United States in the 21st century.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding community-based civil defense and power generation.

Bill: 112-hres-762
Sponsor: Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Community life and organization
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency planning and evacuation
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Infrastructure development
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Encourages: (1) every community to work with citizens, leaders, and institutions ranging from local fire halls and schools to faith-based organizations to develop its own civil defense program to create sustainable local infrastructure and planning capacity for tranquil times and disaster scenarios; (2) every citizen to develop an individual emergency plan to prepare for the absence of government assistance for extended periods; (3) each local community to foster the capability of providing at least 20% of its own critical needs, such as local power generation, food, and water, while protecting local infrastructure whenever possible from threats to centralized infrastructure; and (4) state governments and federal agencies to support the ability of local communities to become stronger, self-reliant, and better able to assist neighboring communities in times of great need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the targeted violence of vulnerable minority faith communities in Syria and calling on the United States Government to prioritize the safety and security of these communities.

Bill: 112-hres-763
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Calls on all parties in the conflict in Syria to respect the human rights and religious freedom of Syrian citizens. 
 
Calls: (1) Secretary of State to predicate future discussions with all Syrian groups on their obligation to respect the rights of all Syrians, and (2) for future aid to Syria to be preconditioned on the Syrian government's protection of religious minorities and human rights. 
 
Calls on the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to monitor the situation in Syria and offer policy recommendations on how to ensure the protection of religious freedom and human rights for all Syrians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence.

Bill: 112-hres-764
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Jamaica
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
 Recognizes the significance of the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence to the people of Jamaica and supports the ideals of Jamaica's Independence Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the 50th anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's independence to the people of Trinidad and Tobago and supporting the goals and ideals of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day.

Bill: 112-hres-765
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trinidad and Tobago

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Recognizes the significance of the 50th anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago's independence to the people of Trinidad and Tobago and supports the ideals of Trinidad and Tobago's Independence Day.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the restitution of or compensation for property seized during the Nazi and Communist eras.

Bill: 112-hres-766
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Europe
Government liability
Human rights
Property rights
Religion
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
 Recognizes the unmet needs of many Holocaust survivors and the urgency of addressing those needs.
 
 Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the European countries that have implemented legislation for the restitution of, or compensation for, private, communal, and religious property confiscated during the Nazi or Communist eras, and welcomes the efforts of the governments of many post-Communist countries to address the status of such property. 
 
Urges each government that has not already done so to implement legislation to effect the in rem return of, or the payment of, compensation for such confiscated property. 
 
 Calls on the Secretary of State to issue an updated report on property restitution in Central and Eastern Europe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to increased transparency in the negotiations of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-767
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Australia
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Government information and archives
International law and treaties
Latin America
Malaysia
Members of Congress
Mexico
New Zealand
Oceania
Peru
Singapore
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade agreements and negotiations
Unemployment
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Members of Congress should be allowed to observe Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations on behalf of the American people; (2) Members of Congress, the public, and the press should be allowed access to the draft text of the agreement and to the text of U.S. negotiating proposals; (3) any final TPP agreement should not undermine U.S. sovereignty by submitting the United States, its people, or its businesses to the jurisdiction of foreign tribunals; (4) any final TPP agreement should not increase U.S. unemployment or the U.S. trade deficit; and (5) any final TPP agreement that is not a treaty approved by two-thirds of the Senate under Article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution does not have the force of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to expand the jurisdiction of the Committee on Small Business to include nonprofit organizations.

Bill: 112-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2012-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Public contracts and procurement
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to rename the House Committee on Small Business to the House Committee on Small Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
 
Expands the jurisdiction of such Committee to nonprofit organizations and related matters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-08-02
text: Introduced in House