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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a committee report on a bill or joint resolution to include a statement of whether the legislation creates any duplicative programs.

Bill: 112-hres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a committee report on a bill or joint resolution authorizing an appropriation for a new program to include a statement of whether the program has similar or overlapping objectives to any other program within the same federal agency.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Bill: 112-hres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Military history
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
 Observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete.
 
 Honors the men and women of Crete who, during World War II, fought an oppressive invader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness.
 
 Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E524)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Bill: 112-hres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
 Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E533)
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the memory of Christina-Taylor Green by encouraging schools to teach civic education and civil discourse in public schools.

Bill: 112-hres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Arizona
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Policy sciences
Protest and dissent
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
 
Encourages the teaching of civics and civil discourse in our schools.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' belief that education about civics and civil discourse is a fitting way to honor and memorialize the life of Christina-Taylor Green. (Christina-Taylor Green was the nine-year old child who was one of the six people killed in the attack in Tucson, Arizona, that wounded Representative Gabrielle Giffords.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical significance of the Triangle Fire in the struggle to improve worker safety standards and protections on the 100th anniversary of the fire.

Bill: 112-hres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fires
Industrial facilities
Labor standards
New York City
U.S. history
Women's employment
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire (Triangle Fire) that occurred in New York City on March 25, 1911, in the struggle to improve worker safety standards and protections.
 
Honors the Triangle Fire victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment of the United States Army and the sacrifice of the soldiers of Company E and their families in support of the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-183
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Guam
Military personnel and dependents
Northern Mariana Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: 
Recognizes the valuable, historic, and continued contribution of Company E, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army to the citizens of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the United States.
 
Commends the efforts and contributions of such soldiers and the sacrifices of their families.
 
Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of Congress to support the mission of Company E.
 
Honors the lives of Company E soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 112-hres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2011-03-17 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: 2011-03-17
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: 2011-04-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Tsunami Awareness Week.

Bill: 112-hres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2011-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Tsunami Awareness Week.
 
Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, and other appropriate federal agencies, to continue their work in educating people in the United States about tsunami preparedness. 
 
Endorses the efforts of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program to assess tsunami threats, prepare community response, issue timely warnings, and mitigate damage. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to reauthorize the DC opportunity scholarship program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 200). (text: CR H2050-2051)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 178 (Roll no. 200).(text: CR H2050-2051)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 182 (Roll no. 199). (consideration: CR H2058)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 186.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2050-2059)
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: The amendment recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-45, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-45, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2011-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 112-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, and individuals in reducing injuries and promoting safety.
 
Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the United States through the promotion of safety and reduction of injuries and the strengthening of the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-04-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2392)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the regime of Mu'ammar al-Qadhaffi.

Bill: 112-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional-executive branch relations
Defense spending
Human rights
Libya
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the regime of Mu'ammar al-Qadhaffi is no longer the legitimate government of Libya; (2) the Transitional National Council, based at Benghazi and headed by Mustafa Abdul Jalil, should be considered the legitimate representatives of the Libyan people and nation; (3) the United States should encourage the post-Qadhaffi government to repay the expenses incurred by the U.S. Armed Forces during military operations undertaken to protect the Libyan people; and (4) as Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner wrote in his letter to President Obama on March 23, 2011, &quot;a U.N. Security Council resolution does not substitute for a U.S. political and military strategy,&quot; the U.S. course in Libya must be determined in accord with U.S. interests and values and in consultation with allies.
 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) supports President Obama's strategy of protecting the Libyan people from the Qadhaffi tyranny without risking the direct intervention of U.S. ground forces in the Libyan civil war; (2) supports freezing Qadhaffi's assets with the understanding that such assets will be made available to the legitimate representatives of the Libyan people once they have been recognized by the United States; and (3) calls for the United States in cooperation with its allies to provide the Libyan freedom fighters with the arms, supplies, and other materials needed to liberate the entire country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 658) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, reduce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 171 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR H2122)
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 171 (Roll no. 205).(text: CR H2122)
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2129)
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2122-2129)
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print dated March 22, 2011.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-46, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-46, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro, the first woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President.

Bill: 112-hres-190
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City
New York State
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 
Recognizes that Geraldine A. Ferraro's vice-presidential candidacy forever enriched the American political landscape and forged a new path for American women.
 
Pays tribute to Congresswoman Geraldine A. Ferraro's work to improve the lives of women and families not only in the Ninth Congressional District of New York, whom she represented, but also the lives of women and families all across the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 1107), entitled "For the relief of Adrian Rodriguez", to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.

Bill: 112-hres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 
Refers a private relief bill (H.R. 1107) to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims with instructions to report back to the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 1108), entitled "For the relief of Francisco Rivera and Alfonso Calderon", to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.

Bill: 112-hres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2011-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: 
Refers a private relief bill (H.R. 1108) to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims with instructions to report back to the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-193
Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2011-03-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Egypt
International law and treaties
Middle East
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: 
Calls on Egypt to: (1) bring about the safe return of U.S. citizens Noor and Ramsay Bower to their father, Colin Bower, in the United States; and (2) stop using its security forces in aiding the continued unlawful retention of Noor and Ramsay Bower.
 
Urges Egypt and all other nations to join and fully participate in the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to establish procedures to address the tragedy of child abductions. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) urge other nations like Egypt to become parties to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, (2) take measures to ensure that Hague Convention partners and countries that are not Convention partners return abducted children to the United States, and (3) pursue criminal extradition of abducting parents where resolution of the abduction is not otherwise obtainable.

action_date: 2012-12-31
text: 
Calls on government officials and competent courts in Egypt to assist in the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7506-7507)
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7506-7507)
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 193.
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7506-7508)
action_date: 2012-12-31
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2011-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-03-31
text: Introduced in House