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Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as Mental Health Month.

Bill: 112-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2012-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month, and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that the nation's failure to prioritize mental health is a national tragedy.
 
Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, businesses, and the economy.

Applauds the coalescing of national and community organizations in working to promote public awareness of mental health and in providing critical information and support to the people and families affected by mental illness.
 
Encourages organizations and health practitioners to use Mental Health Month as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with mental illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 28, 2012, as "Jon Faddis Day", and honoring his contribution as both a jazz musician and educator.

Bill: 112-hres-641
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2012-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: 
Supports the designation of a Jon Faddis Day (in honor of his contributions as a jazz musician and educator). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2012-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Parkinson's Awareness Month; and (2) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of local and regional organizations, volunteers, and millions of people in the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5326) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-643
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2012-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5326) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 181 (Roll no. 200). (text: CR H2337)
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 181 (Roll no. 200).(text: CR H2337)
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 174 (Roll no. 199). (consideration: CR H2344-2345)
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 643.
action_date: 2012-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2337-2346)
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: All points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Until the adoption of a conference report on the budget resolution, the allocations of spending authority printed in Tables 11 and 12 of the Budget Committee report accompanying the House-passed budget resolution shall be considered to be the allocations under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. The Chair is authorized to accord priority in recognition to Members who have pre-printed their amendments in the Congressional Record. The rule waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (two-thirds vote requirement) against any resolution from the Rules Committee reported on May 10, 2012 for consideration or disposition of any measure reported by the Committee on the Budget relating to section 201 of H. Con. Res. 112.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-464, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-464, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2012.

Bill: 112-hres-644
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2012-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teacher Day.

Bill: 112-hres-645
Sponsor: Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Introduced: 2012-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Teacher Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House that Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC should eliminate the "adult entertainment" section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com.

Bill: 112-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Robert L. [R-NY-9]
Introduced: 2012-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human trafficking
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement officers
Marketing and advertising
News media and reporting
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) law enforcement agency efforts to provide training to law enforcement agents on how to investigate and prosecute cases of sex trafficking and how to identify and rescue trafficking victims; and (2) trafficking victim services provided by the federal, state, and local governments and non-profit and faith-based organizations, including medical, legal, mental health, housing, and other social services.
 
Calls on Village Voice Media Holdings, LLC to act as a responsible global citizen and immediately eliminate the &quot;adult entertainment&quot; section of the classified advertising website Backpage.com to terminate the website's facilitation of online sex trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America in 2012.

Bill: 112-hres-647
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Israel
Middle East
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: 
Recognizes Hadassah on the centennial anniversary of its founding.
 
Commends Hadassah and its members for a century of work improving the quality of U.S. life, strengthening the U.S.-Israel relationship, and ensuring the continuity of Jewish heritage and community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5652) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2013.

Bill: 112-hres-648
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2012-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5652) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2013.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 183 (Roll no. 245). (text: CR H2573)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 183 (Roll no. 245).(text: CR H2573)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 177 (Roll no. 244). (consideration: CR H2582-2583)
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 648.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2573-2583)
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 112-21 shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-472, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-472, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2012-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should work to eliminate the facilitated sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors over the Internet.

Bill: 112-hres-649
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human trafficking
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement officers
Marketing and advertising
News media and reporting
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Expresses support for law enforcement agency efforts to provide training to law enforcement agents on how to investigate and prosecute cases of sex trafficking and how to identify and rescue trafficking victims.
 
Calls on all Internet media providers to immediately eliminate &quot;adult entertainment&quot; sections and classified advertising facilitating online sex trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a mutually acceptable name, for all uses, for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Bill: 112-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
Greece
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Macedonia
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Urges the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to: (1) work within the framework of the U.N. process with Greece to achieve long-standing U.S. and U.N. policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; and (2) abstain from hostile activities and stop violating provisions of the U.N.-brokered Interim Agreement between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece regarding hostile activities or propaganda.
 
Urges the U.S. government to work in partnership with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to extend an invitation to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as soon as a mutually acceptable solution to the name issue has been reached within the U.N. framework.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the illicit ethnic and religious profiling and surveillance of Muslim American communities by the New York Police Department.

Bill: 112-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
First Amendment rights
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
New York City
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Condemns unjustified surveillance and unlawful profiling of Muslim American communities by the New York Police Department (NYPD).
 
 Demands that the NYPD cease and desist any such warrantless surveillance activities within the United States and purge its intelligence databases.
 
Urges the Department of Justice (DOJ) to immediately investigate whether the NYPD's action violated the Constitution or any federal law, and whether any federal agency facilitated any profiling or surveillance conducted by the NYPD against members of the Muslim American community in violation of the Constitution or any federal law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for rhabdomyosarcoma, supporting the goals and ideals of the Claire Frick Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Recognizes the need for research into the causes, treatment, and a cure for rhabdomyosarcoma.
 
Commends hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of rhabdomyosarcoma and conducting research for methods to help patients suffering from it.
 
Expresses support for the designation of Claire Frick Rhabdomyosarcoma Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 112-hres-653
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Recognizes National Travel and Tourism Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the immense impact that Bruce Jun Fan Lee had on American and global popular culture and the important role he played in creating a bridge between cultures, championing values of self-respect, self-discipline, and tolerance in our Nation, and pioneering and cultivating the genres of martial arts, martial arts films, fitness and philosophy in the United States and the world.

Bill: 112-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Racial and ethnic relations
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Honors the life and impact of Bruce Jun Fan Lee (a martial arts expert and movie actor), an American success story whose legacy of persistence and honor resonates and inspires millions of citizens today.
 
Recognizes the profound importance of Bruce Lee's teachings as a catalyst for popular culture and Chinese American history in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 7, 2012, as National Hunger Awareness Day.

Bill: 112-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2012-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: 
Supports the designation of June 7, 2012, as National Hunger Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting Federal employees.

Bill: 112-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2012-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Employment taxes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Inflation and prices
Social security and elderly assistance
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Congress and the President should end the pay freeze for federal employees in January 2013 and should prevent any further cuts to federal employee pensions or benefits; (2) federal employee contributions to their retirement system should not be increased; (3) the annuity multiplier used to determine retirement benefits for federal employees should not be decreased; (4) the Federal Employees Retirement System annuity supplement should not be eliminated and federal employees who are eligible to retire should be able to do so regardless of their age; (5) Social Security reform should not include utilizing a Chained Consumer Price Index, which would reduce federal annuities; (6) the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program should not be turned into a voucher program that shifts the costs of health insurance to employees and retirees; (7) the tax increase on new federal employees that funds part of the extension of the Unemployment Insurance program should be repealed; (8) the work that federal employees perform on behalf of the American people should be respected; and (9) Congress should recognize that efforts to reduce the compensation and support provided to federal employees undermine our government's ability to meet its obligations to citizens and hurt federal agencies' ability to recruit and retain a high-quality federal workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2012-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2012-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day.

Bill: 112-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2012-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day.
 
Acknowledges: (1) that water safety education should be included in primary and secondary school education, (2) the importance of water safety education, and (3) that every person should learn to swim.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2012-05-15
text: Introduced in House