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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Bill: 112-hconres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2012-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Games and hobbies
Outdoor recreation
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 16, 2012.

action_date: 2012-05-07
text: 

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

 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 16, 2012.

action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 

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

 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 16, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3049)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3049)
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2295)
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2295)
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 106.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Ms. Herrera Beutler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2012-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-02-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under Article II, section 4 of the Constitution.

Bill: 112-hconres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2012-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that, except in response to an actual or imminent attack against the United States, the use of offensive military force by a President without prior and clear authorization of an Act of Congress violates the exclusive power of Congress to declare war under article I of the Constitution, and therefore constitutes an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Bill: 112-hconres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2012-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Religion
U.S. Capitol
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 19, 2012, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2012-03-21
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 rotunda on April 19, 2012, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2012-03-22
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 rotunda on April 19, 2012, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2006)
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2006)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1442)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1442)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1442)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Mr. Nugent asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China should not repatriate the North Korean refugees detained in China, subjecting them to torture, imprisonment, and execution, but allow their resettlement in the Republic of Korea and other countries.

Bill: 112-hconres-109
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2012-03-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Human rights
International law and treaties
North Korea
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: 
Requests that: (1) China honor its obligations under the United Nations Convention relating to the 1951 Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol, and (2) the U.S. Ambassador to China should report within 30 days about whether he is allowed to visit the North Korean refugees and on their plight. 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) forced repatriations of North Korean refugees should be stopped, (2) North Korean refugees wishing third country resettlement should be allowed to apply for asylum with the assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and (3) the High Commissioner should have access to all North Korean refugees in China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not interpret or construe the Defense Production Act of 1950 to authorize the President or any Federal department or agency to confiscate personal or private property, to force conscription into the Armed Forces on the American people, to force civilians to engage in labor against their will or without compensation, or to force private businesses to relinquish goods or services without compensation.

Bill: 112-hconres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Sandy [R-FL-24]
Introduced: 2012-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Labor standards
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Property rights
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should not interpret or construe the Defense Production Act of 1950 to authorize the President or any federal department or agency to confiscate personal or private property, to force conscription into the Armed Forces on the American people, to force civilians to engage in labor against their will or without compensation, or to force private businesses to relinquish goods or services without compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy and Technology.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor.

Bill: 112-hconres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Hochul, Kathleen C. [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2012-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: 
Recognizes the proud history of the 24th Infantry Division (the 24th) and its soldiers who made countless sacrifices to protect the nation's freedom.
 
 Remembers with profound gratitude, sorrow, and respect the 14 soldiers of the 24th who received the Medal of Honor.
 
 Encourages the provision of an appropriate site in Arlington National Cemetery for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those 14 soldiers, as long as the Secretary of the Army has exclusive authority to approve the design and site of the marker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2012-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2012-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should preserve, enhance, and increase access to an open, global Internet.

Bill: 112-hconres-114
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2012-03-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that if a resolution calling for endorsement of the proposed international code of conduct for information security (the proposed code would establish international legal justification for exclusive government control over Internet resources instead of the current multi-stakeholder model) or a resolution inconsistent with open, global Internet principles comes up for a vote in the U.N. General Assembly or other international organization, the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations or the U.S. representative to such other international organization should oppose such a resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 64th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Bill: 112-hconres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Buerkle, Ann Marie [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2012-03-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Arms control and nonproliferation
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Homeland security
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Nuclear weapons
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: 
Recognizes Israel's independence as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and congratulates Israel's people as they celebrate the 64th anniversary of Israel's independence. 
 
Commends the bipartisan commitment of all U.S. administrations and congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being. 
 
 Supports Israel's right to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within a reasonable time.
 
Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies have historically and continue to provide critical benefits to Americans and United States communities.

Bill: 112-hconres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2012-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Life, casualty, property insurance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the tax exemption of fraternal benefit societies continues to generate significant returns to society and the work of fraternals should continue to be promoted. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2012-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-18
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-118
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Olympic games
Outdoor recreation
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 26th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 1, 2012.

action_date: 2012-05-07
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 June 1, 2012.

action_date: 2012-05-09
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 June 1, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3049)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3049)
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 198). (text: CR H2298)
action_date: 2012-05-07
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): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 198).(text: CR H2298)
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2302-2303)
action_date: 2012-05-07
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: 2012-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 118.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2298-2299)
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Mr. Denham moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that involuntary homelessness for families, women, and children in America should be eliminated.

Bill: 112-hconres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2012-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing supply and affordability
Low- and moderate-income housing

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) involuntary homelessness should be eliminated; (2) the federal government should provide adequate funding for the rental housing voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, the Community Development Block Grant program, and the HOME Investment Partnerships program; (3) legislation should be enacted that provides the National Housing Trust Fund with the $1 billion requested in the President's FY2013 Budget Request; and (4) the federal government should move away from a &quot;shelter first&quot; housing policy and instead promote a &quot;housing first&quot; policy that provides employment and training opportunities, transportation, and other self-sufficiency services to help the involuntarily homeless.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Bill: 112-hconres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2012-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the groundbreaking national goal of preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025 and the other goals of the draft National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, and (2) increased assistance for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers and families.
 
Finds that basic science, medical research, and therapy development are necessary for reaching that goal and identifying a definitive cure.
 
Calls for further public awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's.
 
Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with Alzheimer's.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that as one of the world's important wetland and coastal marine ecosystems, the Niger Delta should be protected and its recovery and economic development a priority.

Bill: 112-hconres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2012-04-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Aquatic ecology
Business ethics
Civil actions and liability
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Economic development
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental technology
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Lakes and rivers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Nigeria
Oil and gas
Rule of law and government transparency
United Nations
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wetlands
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Niger Delta should be protected and its economic and environmental recovery and development a priority for all affected governmental and private sector authorities; (2) the United States should increase engagement with Nigeria to ensure oversight of the oil industry and to help control the illegal oil trade; (3) Nigeria should enforce oil company compliance with environmental legislation, social concerns, and the national and international regulatory system; and (4) international oil and gas companies with operations in the Niger Delta should address pollution and its human rights' impacts, improve the control of oil field infrastructure, and apply best practices and international standards for public safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House