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Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1960) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2014 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2013-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1960 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 189 (Roll no. 221). (text: CR H3372)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 189 (Roll no. 221).(text: CR H3372)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 220). (consideration: CR H3379-3381; text: CR H3380)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 260.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3372-3382)
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in part B of this report and amendments en bloc described in Section 3 of this resolution.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-108, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-108, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags.

Bill: 113-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2013-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Illinois
National symbols
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) elected Members of Congress should work to promote public awareness of the importance of proper flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags; (2) they should work to aid the respectful and dignified disposal of such flags in their districts and among their constituents, and should cooperate with the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other such organizations in their efforts; (3) such organizations that conduct respectful ceremonies disposing of the flags should be commended for the public service they perform for all U.S. citizens; and (4) the city of Chicago, Illinois, should be commended for its policies regarding flag disposal, making it easy and convenient for its citizens to properly dispose of their flags. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felon William Morales and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2013-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cuba
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: 
 Calls for: (1) the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felon William Morales and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States, and (2) the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from U.S. justice.
 
Urges the international community to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Bill: 113-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2013-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: 
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
 
Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to: (1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives, (2) spend Father's Day with their children, and (3) express their love and support for their children.
 
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, mental, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
 
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 588, with an amendment.

Bill: 113-hres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2013-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 588 (Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013). 
 

action_date: 2013-06-17
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 588 (Vietnam Veterans Donor Acknowledgment Act of 2013). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3660)
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3660)
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 264.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3660-3661)
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on June 17, 2013.

Bill: 113-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2013-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business investment and capital
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic development
Government lending and loan guarantees
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Public contracts and procurement
Rural conditions and development
Small Business Administration
Small business
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: 
Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses during National Small Business Week.
 
Applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees.
 
Recognizes the work of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners in providing assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
 
Recognizes the importance of ensuring that: (1) guaranteed loans, including microloans and venture capital, are made available to all qualified small businesses; (2) management assistance programs delivered by SBA resource partners are provided with the federal resources necessary to provide invaluable counseling services to entrepreneurs; (3) SBA small business disaster assistance is provided in a timely and efficient manner; (4) affordable Internet access is available to all people in the United States so that small businesses can utilize such access; (5) regulatory relief is provided to small businesses through the reduction of duplicative or unnecessary regulatory requirements; and (6) leveling the playing field for small business contracting opportunities remains a primary focus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1797) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2013-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1797) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 193 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3708)
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 193 (Roll no. 249).(text: CR H3708)
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 196 (Roll no. 248). (consideration: CR H3719-3720)
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 266.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3710-3720)
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3710)
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Edwards raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 266 on the grounds that it violated the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the necessary threshold had been met and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration of the resolution.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Ms. Foxx called up H.Res. 266 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H3708-3710)
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 1947 and provides for consideration of H.R. 1797 with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-114, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-114, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Washington Huskies' Men's Crew Team for winning the 2013 Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship.

Bill: 113-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2013-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: 
Congratulates the University of Washington Huskies Men's Crew Team on winning the 2013 Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 113-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2013-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: 
 Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3671)
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2013-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Bill: 113-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2013-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.

action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1947) to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2013-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1947 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013).

action_date: 2013-06-19
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1947 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013).

action_date: 2013-06-19
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1947 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 177 (Roll no. 254). (text: CR H3770)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 177 (Roll no. 254).(text: CR H3770)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 253). (consideration: CR H3785-3786)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 271.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3774-3786)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: On question of consideration Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR S3774)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. McGovern raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 271 on the grounds that it violated the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the necessary threshold had been met and the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration of the resolution.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Sessions called up H. Res. 271 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H3770-3774)
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: Resolution provides for consideration of amendments to H.R. 1947
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-117, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2013-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-117, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2013-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Bill: 113-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2013-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: 
Congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors to be confirmed by the Senate without delay.

Bill: 113-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2013-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Broadcasting Board of Governors
Congressional oversight
Department of State
Federal officials
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should nominate a qualified and independent individual for the position of Inspector General for the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors to be confirmed by the Senate without delay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the funds made available for the cost of the President's trip to Africa instead be used to compensate those who have been placed on an administrative furlough as a result of sequestration.

Bill: 113-hres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2013-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Africa
Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Presidential administrations
South Africa
Tanzania
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the funds made available for the cost of the President's trip to Africa instead be used to compensate those who have been placed on an administrative furlough as a result of sequestration.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House