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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.

Bill: 113-hres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Pakistan
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and other defense articles and defense services to the Government of Egypt.

Bill: 113-hres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Civil disturbances
Congressional oversight
Egypt
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and certain defense articles and services listed on the United States Munitions List to the government of Egypt until the President determines that such government: (1) is politically stable as evidenced by a lack of civil unrest and the termination of the use of military force against Egyptian citizens, (2) is a full partner in its alliance with the United States, and (3) demonstrates respect for Israel and its people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.

Bill: 113-hres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2013-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: 
 Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the attack on Iranian dissidents living at Camp Hurriya, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Condemns the attack against the residents of Camp Hurriya in Iraq. 
 
Calls on the President to work with Iraq to ensure that the December 25, 2011, Memorandum of Understanding on the temporary relocation and eventual resettlement of the residents of Camp Ashraf is fully implemented and that humanitarian protections for such residents are upheld. 
 
Urges the President to work with Iraq and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to return the residents of Camp Hurriya to Camp Ashraf where they will have more protection from any future terrorist attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.

Bill: 113-hres-90
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that in this Congress the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) and that the House should reject any proposed legislation that seeks to do so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H820-821)
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 28, 2013, as Rare Disease Day.

Bill: 113-hres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 1, 2013, as Read Across America Day.

Bill: 113-hres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 15th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of February 2013 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill: 113-hres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2013-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: 
Expresses support: (1) for the designation of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and (2) to communities in empowering teens to develop healthy relationships throughout their lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 113-hres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2013-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
 
Reaffirms the nation's commitment to creating a world free of multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about people affected by the disease, promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those so affected and continue to work to find ways to stop the progression of the disease, restore nerve function, and end multiple sclerosis forever.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 3 through 9, 2013, as "School Social Work Week".

Bill: 113-hres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2013-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of School Social Work Week.
 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should take all appropriate measures to ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based information, products and services, and public notices while providing, where appropriate, the ability for all citizens to opt-in to electronic delivery if they so choose.

Bill: 113-hres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the federal government should ensure that citizens continue to be provided with paper-based information, products, services, and public notices while providing citizens the ability to opt-in to electronic delivery; and (2) decisions by federal agencies regarding the elimination of paper-based information, products, or services should be subject to congressional oversight.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Israel and its right to self-defense against the illegal nuclear program by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Bill: 113-hres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Supports Israel's lawful exercise of self-defense, including actions to stop Iranian aggression such as a strike against Iran's illegal nuclear program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 933) making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 933) making appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2013.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H987)
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 60).(text: CR H987)
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 188 (Roll no. 59). (consideration: CR H996)
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 99.
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H987-997)
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 6.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-12, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-12, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Bill: 113-hres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the those who educate this unique age group.
 
Encourages people to observe National Middle Level Education Month by visiting and celebrating schools that are responsible for educating the nation's young adolescents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in 2015 to honor Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol, and to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his completion of "The Apotheosis of Washington" in the eye of the dome of the Capitol, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-101
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor Constantino Brumidi, Artist of the Capitol; and (2) the stamp should be issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of his completion of &quot;The Apotheosis of Washington&quot;. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.

Bill: 113-hres-102
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) federal employees should be commended for their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States and the benefits they bring to the public welfare, the progress of democracy, and the United States as a whole; and (2) federal employees' salaries and benefits should not be uniquely targeted for deficit reduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

Bill: 113-hres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2013-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical research
Pennsylvania
Research administration and funding
School athletics
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: 
 Congratulates the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
 
 Commends the school's students, volunteers, and supporting organizations for their hard work in organizing another record breaking THON.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of easing the transition of members of the Armed Forces and their families from military to civilian life.

Bill: 113-hres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2013-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Licensing and registrations
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
State and local government operations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the federal government and state governments should make the transition of a member of the Armed Forces and the member's spouse from military to civilian life as seamless as possible by creating opportunities for them to earn civilian occupational credentials and licenses, with an emphasis on well-paying industries and occupations that have a high demand for skilled workers; (2) the federal government should assist state governments in translating military training and experience into credit towards professional licensure; and (3) state governments should streamline approaches for assessing the equivalency of military training and experience and accelerate occupational licensing processes for members, veterans, and their spouses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-03-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-06
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: 2013-03-06
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: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Labor.

Bill: 113-hres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2013-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Labor
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Labor standards
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Labor.
 
Congratulates and commends all those who served as employees of the Department to improve the lives of working people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the protection of religious minority rights and freedoms in the Arab world.

Bill: 113-hres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2013-03-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: 
Recognizes, in the spirit of the &quot;Arab Spring&quot; revolution (where ordinary citizens have taken to the streets demanding an end to corruption, political cronyism, and government repression), that religious minority freedoms and rights must be protected.
 
 Urges the U.S. government to lead the international effort to repeal existing blasphemy laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: Introduced in House