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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should immediately reassess the United States mission in Afghanistan and redirect funding to strengthen homeland security, to create jobs, and to reduce the Federal deficit and debt.

Bill: 112-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2011-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Homeland security
Infrastructure development
Military operations and strategy
Small business
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. Armed Forces should be commended for their efforts in Afghanistan; (2) President Obama should reassess the mission in Afghanistan, articulate the United States' goals and national interest, and develop a plan to bring members the Armed Forces home and reduce U.S. investments in Afghan nation-building; and (3) savings from the phased withdrawal and reassessment of civilian assistance in Afghanistan should be redirected to priorities and nation-building in the United States by investing in critical homeland security needs and by creating jobs and rebuilding the economy through infrastructure redevelopment, support for entrepreneurs, and efforts to reduce the federal deficit and debt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Calling for an impartial and independent investigation into the massacre of the Iranian Opposition Members in Camp Ashraf, Iraq.

Bill: 112-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2011-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: 
Calls for an independent investigation into the massacre of the Iranian opposition members in Camp Ashraf, Iraq.
 
Urges the President to prevent a forced relocation of Camp Ashraf residents either within or outside of Iraq in violation of the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing in 2010 a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, family members, and descendants.

Bill: 112-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2011-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Business ethics
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: 
Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and establishing a visitation program to Japan for surviving veterans, their families, and descendants.
 
Appreciates the government of Japan's efforts toward historic apologies for the war crimes of Imperial Japan.
 
Requests that the government of Japan: (1) continue its Japanese/American POW Friendship Program of reconciliation and remembrance and expand it to educate the public and its school children about the history of prisoners of war in Imperial Japan, and (2) respect the wishes and sensibilities of the U.S. former prisoners of war by requesting successor Japanese firms of private entities that used U.S. prisoner of war labor to emulate their government's sincerity by offering an apology and supporting programs for lasting remembrance and reconciliation. 
 
 
Acknowledges the work of the Department of State in advocating for the U.S. prisoners of war from the Pacific War.
 
Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day.

Bill: 112-hres-334
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2011-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Presidential administrations
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and (2) the implementation of the National AIDS Strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections.
 
Encourages: (1) state and local governments to encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, and (2) the use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV testing.

Commends the President for emphasizing the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need for safe patient handling and movement.

Bill: 112-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2011-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Health care quality
Health personnel
Nursing
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: 
Encourages safe patient movement for direct-care licensed nurses and other health care providers as a critical component in protecting health care workers and increasing patient safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2011 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-hres-336
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2011-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: 
 
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) support research so that the screening and treatment of prostate cancer may be improved and the causes of, and a cure for, prostate cancer may be discovered; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2354) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-337
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2011-07-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2354) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4762)
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4762)
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 337.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4762-4765)
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-135, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-135, by Mr. Webster.
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, nonviolence, human rights, religious freedom, and democracy.

Bill: 112-hres-338
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-07-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tibet

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: 
Welcomes the Dalai Lama to Washington, DC.
 
Commends the Dalai Lama for his perseverance in striving for a nonviolent solution for Tibet through dialogue with the government of China.
 
Extols the maturation of democracy within the Tibetan exile community and the Dalai Lama's efforts to encourage democratic self-governance for Tibetans, Chinese, and others who are denied their basic human rights within China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1237)
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Bill: 112-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2011-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 

Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-hres-340
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2011-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1309) to extend the authorization of the national flood insurance program, to achieve reforms to improve the financial integrity and stability of the program, and to increase the role of private markets in the management of flood insurance risk.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 146 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H4757)
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 269 - 146 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR H4757)
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4772-4773)
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 340, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4762)
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 340.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4757-4762)
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-138, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 112-138, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 112-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2011-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month, and (2) research to prevent and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2011, as National Dance Day.

Bill: 112-hres-342
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Performing arts
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: 
Supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate our commitment to dance and physical fitness across the United States. 
 
Acknowledges that promoting dance can make an important contribution in encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1261)
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of the decision by the Supreme Court in Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc.

Bill: 112-hres-343
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2011-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Health care costs and insurance
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Marketing and advertising
Prescription drugs
Right of privacy
State and local government operations
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: 
Disapproves of the majority opinion in 
Sorrell v. IMS Health Inc.
, because it puts prescribers at risk of having their prescriber-identifying information sold without their knowledge or consent.
 
Expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Supreme Court incorrectly applied a heightened First Amendment standard of review to an instance of commercial regulation; (2) the negative impact on a pharmaceutical manufacturer's ability to market its products is outweighed by the interests of patient safety, doctor privacy, and health care costs; and (3) the states have the right to regulate the pharmaceutical industry based on what is best for the health and safety of their residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2011-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-07-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the States should enact a temporary moratorium on residential mortgage foreclosures.

Bill: 112-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2011-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should declare a national residential mortgage foreclosure emergency and, through such declaration, encourage the states, by use of their police power, to enact a moratorium on residential mortgage foreclosures; and (2) the states should enact such a moratorium. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning al Shabaab for its practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa.

Bill: 112-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2011-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Human rights
Human trafficking
Military personnel and dependents
Somalia
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: 
Condemns al Shabaab for its practice of child conscription in the Horn of Africa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-08-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a national World War I memorial should be established.

Bill: 112-hres-346
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2011-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
District of Columbia
Military history
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the District of Columbia War Memorial should remain a memorial dedicated solely to the residents of the District of Columbia who served in World War I, and (2) a congressionally authorized study or commission should determine a proper location for a national memorial dedicated to all Americans who served in World War I.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-07-08
text: Introduced in House