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Honoring the St. Bonaventure University men's and women's basketball teams for making it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament and for two great seasons.

Bill: 112-hres-588
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2012-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
New York State
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: 
Congratulates the coaches and players of the St. Bonaventure University men's and women's basketball teams and the entire University community on all of their accomplishments during the 2011-2012 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 112-hres-589
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2012-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 112-hres-590
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2012-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Energy and Commerce.

action_date: 2012-03-20
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1411)
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1411)
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1411)
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

Bill: 112-hres-591
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2012-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

Legislative actions:
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 by recorded vote: 233 - 182, 1 Present (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H1443-1444)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 182, 1 Present (Roll no. 119).(text: CR H1443-1444)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 118). (consideration: CR H1449-1450, H1450-1451; text: CR H1449-1450)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1450-1452)
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 591, the Chair put the question on ordering the previoius question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 591.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1443-1450)
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-18 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as original text for the purpose of amendment. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-416, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-416, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-592
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2012-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: 
Recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.
 
Urges the President, federal officials, and other relevant stakeholders to consider this importance in decisionmaking and promote policies that strengthen seaport related infrastructure.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude to the millions of men and women who work at ports across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Safe Place Week".

Bill: 112-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2012-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Safe Place Week.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States and interested groups to: (1) promote awareness of, and volunteer involvement in, the Safe Place program; and (2) observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs.

Bill: 112-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2012-03-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: 
Supports the goals of World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.
 
Commends the progress made by U.S.-led anti-tuberculosis programs.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to global tuberculosis control through the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3309) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed by the Federal Communications Commission.

Bill: 112-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2012-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3309) to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for greater transparency and efficiency in the procedures followed by the Federal Communications Commission.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 177 (Roll no. 131). (text: CR H1593)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 177 (Roll no. 131).(text: CR H1593)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 182 (Roll no. 130). (consideration: CR H1596-1597)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 595.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1593-1597, H1597)
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against amendment printed in the report.
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-422, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-422, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2012-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 5.

Bill: 112-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2012-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 5 (Protecting Access to Healthcare Act).

action_date: 2012-03-27
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 5 (Protecting Access to Healthcare Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1593)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1593)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1593)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 112-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2012-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 140). (text: CR H1654)
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 184 (Roll no. 140).(text: CR H1654)
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 183 (Roll no. 139). (consideration: CR H1662)
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 597.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1654-1662, H1663-1664)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: The first reading of the concurrent resolution shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. No amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, and shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent. All points of order against such amendments are waived except that the adoption of an amendment in the nature of a substitute shall constitute the conclusion of consideration of the concurrent resolution for amendment. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of March 29, 2012, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to a measure extending expiring surface transportation authority.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-423, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-423, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.

Bill: 112-hres-598
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2012-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: 
Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event.
 
Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW.
 
Encourages science museums to organize events and demonstrations during NRW that help to educate and engage the public on the importance of robotics technology. 
 
Encourages schools, clubs, and organizations to hold open houses, organize local competitions, and demonstrate student activities related to the field of robotics technology. 
 
Encourages activities that advance the use of robotics to revolutionize the way fundamental science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are taught in the classroom and that highlight the success of robotics competitions.
 
Affirms the growing importance of robotics technology and supports all efforts to increase national awareness of it. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2012-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Byung Wook Yoon, Ph.D for his outstanding service on behalf of the Korean American community.

Bill: 112-hres-599
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2012-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
North Korea
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Honors Byung Wook Yoon for his work raising awareness and recognition of the contributions Korean Americans have made to U.S. society.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (text of measure as introduced: CR E493)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E493)
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-600
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2012-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1744-1745)
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1744-1745)
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 146). (consideration: CR H1751)
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 600.
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1744-1751)
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-424, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-424, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 112-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2012-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2012, as Read Across America Day.

Bill: 112-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2012-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 14th anniversary of Read Across America Day, which occurs on March 2, 2012.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2012, as World MRSA Day.

Bill: 112-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2012-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of World MRSA Day and International MRSA Testing Week. (MRSA is an acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-03-29
text: Introduced in House