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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1229) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1229) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to facilitate the safe and timely production of American energy resources from the Gulf of Mexico, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1230) to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 167 (Roll no. 294). (text: CR H3067)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 167 (Roll no. 294).(text: CR H3067)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 171 (Roll no. 293). (text: CR H3076-3077)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 245.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3067-3078)
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: H.R. 1229 and H.R. 1230 shall each be debatable for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. In each case, the previous question shall be considered as ordered and in each case, a motion to recommit, with or without instructions is allowed. For consideration of H.R. 1229, the amendments printed in part A of the report of the committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be in order. For consideration of H.R. 1230, the amendments printed in part B of the report of the committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be in order. In the engrossment of H.R. 1229, the Clerk shall: (1) add the text of H.R. 1230, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 1229; (2) conform the title of H.R. 1229 to reflect the addition of H.R. 1230 as passed by the House to the engrossment; (3) assign appropriate designations to provisions within the engrossment; and (4) conform cross references and provisions for short titles within the engrossement.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-73, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-73, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Immunology and vaccination
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and (2) working toward an eventual cure for celiac disease through increased research and treatment.
 
Recognizes: (1) that awareness of celiac disease will have a significant positive impact on the quality of life of people with that disease, and (2) the importance of improving diagnosis rates through increased education about the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its support of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

Bill: 112-hres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Terrorism
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Condemns the government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its state-sponsored support of international terrorist groups.
 
Calls on the Secretary of State to designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism. 
 
Urges cooperation on counter-terrorism initiatives between the U.S. government and allies in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-248
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Pakistan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Declares that the death of Osama bin Laden represents a measure of justice and relief for the families and friends of the nearly 3,000 men and women who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the men and women in the United States and around the world who have been killed by other al Qaeda-sponsored attacks, and the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community who have sacrificed their lives pursuing Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda.
 
Commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. intelligence community for: (1) their tremendous commitment, perseverance, professionalism, and sacrifice in bringing Osama bin Laden to justice; and (2) committing themselves to defeating, disrupting, and dismantling al Qaeda.
 
Commends the President for ordering the successful operations to locate and eliminate Osama bin Laden.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to disrupting, dismantling, and defeating al Qaeda and affiliated organizations around the world that threaten U.S. national security, eliminating a safe haven for terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and bringing terrorists to justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting K-12 geography education.

Bill: 112-hres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Geography and mapping
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
 Urges the Obama Administration to include geography and geospatial education in its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Blueprint for Reform proposals.
 
 Urges Congress to: (1) include funding for geography education consistent with other core academic subjects for K-12, as part of a reauthorized ESEA; and (2) enhance geography teacher training by passing legislation such as the Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and commending Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.

Bill: 112-hres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Congratulates Free Comic Book Day (the first Saturday of May) as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to expedite the submission of the United States - Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement to Congress.

Bill: 112-hres-251
Sponsor: Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2011-05-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Congressional oversight
Latin America
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: 
Urges the President to expedite the submission of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

Bill: 112-hres-252
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Recognizes the important contributions that trains and Amtrak make to the national transportation system.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E817)
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "America's Spiritual Heritage Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.

Bill: 112-hres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Higher education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms the rich spiritual and diverse religious history of our nation's founding and subsequent history, including up to the current day; (2) recognizes that the religious foundations of faith on which America was built are critical underpinnings of our nation's most valuable institutions; (3) rejects any effort to remove, obscure, or omit such history from public buildings and educational resources; and (4) expresses support for designation of an &quot;America's Spiritual Heritage Week. &quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging people in the United States to join together in prayer for the victims of the destructive tornadoes and flooding in the South and Midwest and the devastating drought and dangerous wildfires in the South and Southwest.

Bill: 112-hres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2011-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Fires
Floods and storm protection
Natural disasters
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) people in the United States should pray for the victims of the tornadoes and flooding in the South and lower Midwest and the drought and wildfires in the South and Southwest; and (2) the House of Representatives prays for the safety of the firefighters, for fair weather to allow recovery and rebuilding, for the affected families and communities, and for those individuals who were injured or killed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that effective sharing of passenger information from inbound international flight manifests is a crucial component of our national security and that the Department of Homeland Security must maintain the information sharing standards required under the 2007 Passenger Name Record Agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Bill: 112-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Business records
Criminal justice information and records
Europe
European Union
International law and treaties
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Urges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) respond to any modification of passenger name record (PNR) data sharing that degrades the ability to identify terrorists with stronger security requirements, (2) not enter into any agreement that would impose European oversight structures on the United States, and (3) oppose any effort by the European Union to frustrate counterterrorism cooperation and information sharing between DHS and non-European countries.

action_date: 2011-11-04
text: 

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

 
Urges the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to: (1) respond to any modification of passenger name record (PNR) data sharing that degrades the ability to identify terrorists with stronger security requirements, (2) not enter into any agreement that would impose European oversight structures on the United States, and (3) oppose any effort by the European Union to frustrate counterterrorism cooperation and information sharing between DHS and non-European countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
action_date: 2011-11-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 112-272.
action_date: 2011-11-04
text: Reported by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 112-272.
action_date: 2011-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2011-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of May 8, 2011, through May 14, 2011, as Williams Syndrome Awareness Week.

Bill: 112-hres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Williams Syndrome Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1231) to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to require that each 5-year offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in the areas with the most prospective oil and gas resources, to establish a domestic oil and natural gas production goal.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H3171)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 311).(text: CR H3171)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 310). (consideration: CR H3186-3187)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3186-3188)
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
action_date: 2011-05-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3171-3180)
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and that the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-74, by Mr. Reed.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-74, by Mr. Reed.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and supporting women in the Middle East and North Africa for their bravery and leadership and calling on the United States Government and the international community to recognize their vital role in democracy movements and promote the rights and empowerment of women and girls in the region.

Bill: 112-hres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Human rights
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Honors the women in North Africa and the Middle East who have worked to ensure that women are guaranteed equality and basic human rights.
 
 Recognizes that women's empowerment, specifically their inclusion in decisionmaking structures, is inextricably linked to the potential of nations to generate economic growth and democracy.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association and supports the calls for democratic governments that respect these rights.
 
 Condemns efforts to provoke violence against women. 
 
 Underscores the importance of women's rights and political participation as leaders in North Africa and the Middle East consider constitutional reforms and shape new governments.
 
Encourages the President to reaffirm his commitment to pursue policies to protect fundamental human rights and civil liberties, particularly those of women and girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Chief Master Sergeant Donald G. Robinson, Jr., for his service in the Air Force.

Bill: 112-hres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Recognizes Chief Master Sergeant Donald G. Robinson, Jr., upon his retirement for his particularly meritorious achievements in the Air Force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 112-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2011-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-05-10
text: Introduced in House