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Recognizing that Monsignor Diomartich through his passion of spreading the word of God, has inspired and guided the residents of Los Angeles and has brought unity and pride to the Croatian community.

Bill: 113-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2014-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Croatia
Europe
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: 
Recognizes that Monsignor Diomartich has inspired and guided the residents of Los Angeles and brought unity and pride to the Croatian community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the healthcare, energy, telecommunications, and other sectors of the United States economy should continue their sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure, to prevent information security breaches, and to prevent cybersecurity breaches.

Bill: 113-hres-769
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2014-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Crime prevention
Crimes against property
Homeland security
Industrial facilities
Trade secrets and economic espionage

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the health care, energy, telecommunications, and other industry sectors should continue their sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure and prevent information security and cybersecurity breaches (other than for research and development purposes).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.

Bill: 113-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2014-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5759) to establish a rule of construction clarifying the limitations on executive authority to provide certain forms of immigration relief; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 547).
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 547).
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 546). (consideration: CR H8383-8384)
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8369-8385; text of measure as reported in House: CR H8369)
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3979; consideration of the bill H.R. 5759; and consideration of the bill H.R. 5781.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-646, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-646, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2014-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Bill: 113-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2014-12-04 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: 
Recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-04
text: Introduced in House
Directing the House of Representatives to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain policies and actions taken by the executive branch relating to immigration.

Bill: 113-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Introduced: 2014-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Congressional-executive branch relations
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
House of Representatives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: 
Directs the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy to:
 
 
 exercise prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children, as announced by DHS on June 15, 2012; or 
 
exercise further prosecutorial discretion with respect to certain other unlawfully present aliens, as directed in a November 20, 2014, memorandum and related executive branch memoranda. 
 
 
 Declares that: 
 
 
any amounts obligated or expended by the House to carry out this resolution shall be derived from existing appropriations for House salaries and expenses, and nothing in this resolution may be construed as authorizing an increase of House budget authority; and 
 
nothing in this resolution may be construed to affect the Speaker's authority to initiate, or intervene in, any civil action on behalf of the House.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2014-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2014-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that localities should observe Halloween on the last Saturday of October and communicate to the public that trick-or-treating and other public observances of the holiday will take place on that day.

Bill: 113-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2014-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Pedestrians and bicycling
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that localities should observe Halloween on the weekend, and communicate to the public that trick-or-treating and other observances of Halloween will take place on that day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Bill: 113-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2014-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.

Bill: 113-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 12, 2014, through January 3, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 554). (text: CR H8962)
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 554).(text: CR H8962)
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8966-8967)
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 775.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8962-8967)
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-654, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-654, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: Resolution provides for consideration of S. 2244; provides suspension authority; and provides for proceedings through Jan. 3, 2015.
action_date: 2014-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, 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: 113-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2014-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United States and the Freely Associated States through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable, reliable energy, including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources, 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: 2014-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H9065)
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 212 (Roll no. 561).(text: CR H9065)
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9074)
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 776.
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 776.
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9065-9075)
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 150.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: The rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 83. Section 2 of the rule provides that upon adoption of motion specified in section 1, H. Con. Res. 122 shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-655, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-655, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 113-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2014-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: 
Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day.
 
Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 
Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of a week as National Federal Nurse Recognition Week.

Bill: 113-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2014-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Federal Nurse Recognition Week.
 Recognizes the dedication and vital role of federal nurses and the need to maintain an adequate number of well-trained federal nurses. Commends federal nurses as integral in supporting the government's mission to provide quality, accessible, and affordable health care.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-10
text: Introduced in House
To establish prospective standards effective January 20, 2017 defining impeachable "high crimes and misdemeanors" within the meaning of Article II, section 4 as applied to the President of the United States to provide fair warning and evenhandedness in the administration of the impeachment power of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2014-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International law and treaties
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: 
Declares that the following presidential actions shall constitute impeachable &quot;high crimes and misdemeanors,&quot; which will cause the House of Representatives to vote articles of impeachment to send to the Senate for trial:
 
 
 initiating war without express congressional authorization; 
 
 killing American citizens in the United States or abroad who are not engaged in active hostilities against the United States without due process (unless the citizen was under indictment for a felony and the killing was necessary to prevent imminent serious physical danger to third parties); 
 
 failing to superintend subordinates guilty of chronic constitutional abuses; 
 
 expending money in violation of conditions imposed for the expenditure of appropriated funds; 
 
 intentionally lying to Congress to obtain an authorization for war; 
 
 failing to take care that the laws be faithfully executed through signing statements or systematic policies of non-enforcement; 
 
 substituting executive agreements for treaties; 
 
 intentionally lying under oath to a federal judge or grand jury; 
 
 misusing federal agencies to advance a partisan political agenda; and 
 
 refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena for documents or testimony issued for a legitimate legislative purpose. 
 
 
Makes this Act effective January 20, 2017.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Chokwe Lumumba.

Bill: 113-hres-780
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2014-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: 
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of the dedicated political activist and community leader Chokwe Lumumba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914.

Bill: 113-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2014-12-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: 
Honors the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914, and recognizes the Truce's symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.
 
 Commemorates the Christmas Truce of 1914 and its legacy as a message of future peace and unity between all nations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1827)
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Steve Sauls on his retirement as Florida International University's Vice President of Governmental Relations.

Bill: 113-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2014-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: 
Honors Steve Sauls for his invaluable service to Florida International University, Florida, and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.'s 1984 presidential campaign and honoring his heroism and extraordinary service to the United States and the international community.

Bill: 113-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2014-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: 
Recognizes the 30th anniversary of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.'s 1984 presidential campaign.
 
Recognizes and commends Rev. Jesse L. Jackson for his invaluable service to the nation, efforts to empower disenfranchised people, and to work to protect civil and human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Designating December 20 of each year as a national day of remembrance for victims of anti-police violence.

Bill: 113-hres-784
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2015-01-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a day of remembrance for victims of anti-police violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-01-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-02
text: Introduced in House