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Commending the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs for their joint campaign to raise awareness during September, Suicide Prevention Month, to reduce suicide among members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans.

Bill: 113-hres-725
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2014-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: 
Commends the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for raising awareness during Suicide Prevention Month of the life-saving resources available to those who have served, or are currently serving, in uniform.
 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, The Power of 1 campaign, and efforts to improve outreach to individuals at risk for suicide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2014-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2014-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 113-hres-728
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2014-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-16
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a Small Business Saturday, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2014-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 19, 2014 as National Service Coordinator Day to recognize the value of service coordinators in subsidized and other affordable housing communities for their work to promote and support economic self-sufficiency and independence for low-income families, older Americans, and persons with disabilities.

Bill: 113-hres-729
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2014-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Low- and moderate-income housing
Poverty and welfare assistance
Public housing
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 
Supports the designation of National Service Coordinator Day.
 
Recognizes the value of service coordinators in assisting low-income Americans to maintain and maximize their independence and strive toward economic self-sufficiency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

Bill: 113-hres-730
Sponsor: Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2014-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.
 
Commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 15, 2014, through September 21, 2014, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Bill: 113-hres-731
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2014-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September 15-September 21, 2014, as Balance Awareness Week, and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.

Bill: 113-hres-732
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Introduced: 2014-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and (2) the prohibition of firearms without such features infringes Second Amendment rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Clinical Research Innovation Month".

Bill: 113-hres-733
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2014-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September 2014 as Clinical Research Innovation Month. Honors and recognizes the contributions of Clinical Research Organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and condemning the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Bill: 113-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
News media and reporting
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
 
 Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.
 
Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and offers condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.

action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 

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

 
Condemns the terrorist acts of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the barbaric murders of James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
 
 Salutes James Foley and Steven Sotloff for their courageous pursuit of journalistic excellence under the most dangerous of conditions.
 
Mourns the deaths of James Foley and Steven Sotloff, and offers condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7862)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7862)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7862)
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that recently proposed measures that will reduce transparency and public participation at the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) should be disapproved by United States representatives to the IAIS.

Bill: 113-hres-735
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Insurance industry and regulation
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all U.S. representatives to the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) should oppose certain proposed IAIS procedures and make all appropriate efforts to ensure that proper transparency is restored if the IAIS adopts them. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the importance of the Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, to the United States Armed Forces and national security on its 60th anniversary.

Bill: 113-hres-736
Sponsor: Rep. Barber, Ron [D-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Recognizes that members of the Armed Forces face changing battlefield threats and unique enemy challenges that call for proven equipment tested at the Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.
 
Supports the long term viability of Fort Huachuca and its Electronic Proving Ground. 
 
Expresses appreciation to soldiers and civilians for their 60 years of work at the Electronic Proving Ground and their service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support the Federal Government in reducing its energy consumption without increasing spending while simultaneously supporting United States based jobs and economic development.

Bill: 113-hres-737
Sponsor: Rep. Gardner, Cory [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Budget process
Energy efficiency and conservation
Performance measurement
Public contracts and procurement
Public utilities and utility rates

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that legislation regarding Energy Savings Performance Contracts and Utility Energy Service Contracts or that may lead to their use by the federal government should receive congressional scoring treatment making it more likely that the legislation will be scored as budget neutral. Supports allowing future discretionary spending savings to be counted against the mandatory spending attributed to entering into the contracts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Bill: 113-hres-738
Sponsor: Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Military facilities and property
Military history
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Honors the contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region since 1801. 
 
States that the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence.

Bill: 113-hres-739
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Political movements and philosophies
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2014 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-740
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 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: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) support research to improve screening and treatment of prostate cancer and to discover the causes of, and a cure for, prostate cancer; and (3) improve detection and treatment of prostate cancer.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the President's expression of intent to expand amnesty to undocumented immigrants through Executive order after the 2014 congressional midterm elections.

Bill: 113-hres-741
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Disapproves of the President's expression of intent to expand amnesty to undocumented immigrants through executive order after the 2014 congressional midterm elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unconstitutional for the President of the United States to continue to provide deferred action for childhood arrivals in enforcement of the immigration laws.

Bill: 113-hres-742
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is unconstitutional for the President to continue to provide deferred action for childhood arrivals in enforcement of the immigration laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 22, 2014, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 113-hres-743
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina's continued participation in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) nations should be conditioned on its adherence to international norms of economic cooperation and the rule of law.

Bill: 113-hres-744
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Congressional oversight
Foreign loans and debt
Foreign property
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Rule of law and government transparency
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of Argentina has failed to meet its membership responsibilities in the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20).
 
 Calls upon the President and the Secretary of the Treasury to work with the G20 governments to terminate Argentina's G20 participation until the President reports to Congress that Argentina has ended its defiance of international norms of economic relations and reestablished its commitment to the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House that a Contract with America should restore American competitiveness.

Bill: 113-hres-745
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Introduced: 2014-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Corporate finance and management
Foreign and international corporations
Immigration status and procedures
Income tax rates
Infrastructure development
Medicaid
Medicare
Oil and gas
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social security and elderly assistance
Tax reform and tax simplification
Taxation of foreign income
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a Contract with America should include a roadmap to restore American competitiveness by:
 
 
 simplifying the corporate tax structure with lower statutory rates and no loopholes;
 
 taxing overseas profits earned by American multinational companies only where they are earned;
 
 easing the immigration of highly skilled individuals;
 
 responsibly developing America's shale-gas and oil reserves;
 
 aggressively addressing distortions and abuses in the international trading system;
 
improving American logistics, communications, and energy infrastructure;
 
 simplifying and streamlining federal regulation; and
 
 creating a sustainable federal budget, including entitlement reform. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and 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: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and 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: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and 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: 2014-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Natural Resources, and 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: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-09-18
text: Introduced in House