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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-243
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-10]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2216) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2217) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 194 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H3032)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 194 (Roll no. 187).(text: CR H3032)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 186). (consideration: CR H3041)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 243.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 243.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3032-3042)
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Resolution provides for one hour of general debate for each bill.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-95, by Mr. Webster (FL).
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-95, by Mr. Webster (FL).
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors.

Bill: 113-hres-244
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Intergovernmental relations
Music
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performing arts
Public transit
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: 
Recognizes Lunchtime Music on the Mall as enhancing urban life and musical culture in Washington, DC, and appreciation of the National Mall. 
 
 Recognizes the performers who participate in Lunchtime Music on the Mall.
 
Commends the National Park Service and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 24th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, calling for the release of Dr. Wang Bingzhang, and for other reasons.

Bill: 113-hres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families of those: (1) who were killed, wounded, tortured, or imprisoned because of their participation in the June 1989 demonstrations in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, People's Republic of China; and (2) who continue to face persecution, torture, or imprisonment because of their involvement with those demonstrations.
 
 Honors the advocates who continue to struggle for democracy and human rights in China. 
 
 Condemns China's: (1) oppression of peaceful religious minorities, such as Buddhists, the Uyghur people, Falun Gong practitioners, and other spiritual movements; and (2) human rights abuses in seeking to quell political dissent and oppress religious minorities.
 
 Calls on China to: (1) end the harassment, torture, and imprisonment of Chinese citizens expressing their legitimate freedom of religion, expression, and association; (2) release the remaining 1989 pro-democracy prisoners of conscience; (3) end the oppression of the Uyghur community and the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners; and (4) release U.S. permanent resident Dr. Wang Bingzhang.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the families and loved ones of firefighters Matthew Renaud, Robert Bebee, Robert Garner, and Anne Sullivan and standing in solidarity with their families, members of the Houston Fire Department, and entire Houston community, as they mourn the loss of these 4 remarkable and selfless heroes who represented the best of the Houston community and exemplify the qualities of firefighters serving communities throughout the Nation.

Bill: 113-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of firefighters Matthew Renaud, Robert Bebee, Robert Garner, and Anne Sullivan. Expresses solidarity with their families, members of the Houston (Texas) Fire Department, and the entire Houston community in mourning their loss.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3024)
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace.

Bill: 113-hres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Reconstruction and stabilization
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sri Lanka
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Calls on the government of Sri Lanka to build on its establishment of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). 
 
Recognizes that the LLRC report did not adequately address issues of accountability for both the government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). 
 
Calls for the establishment of an independent international mechanism to look into allegations of war crimes and other human rights violations committed by all sides during and after the war in Sri Lanka. 
 
Encourages Sri Lanka to allow for greater media freedoms. 
 
Urges Sri Lanka to allow humanitarian organizations and international human rights groups greater access to the war-affected. 
 
Acknowledges the end of the war and the importance of reaching a power-sharing political settlement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Bill: 113-hres-248
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2013-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). 
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on its 80th anniversary.

Bill: 113-hres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2013-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Infrastructure development
Land use and conservation
National and community service
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-05
text: 
Congratulates the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and its alumni on its 80th anniversary.
 
Recognizes the contributions made by the CCC and its participants to the United States.
 
Supports the continuation of the legacy of the CCC and the ideals of national service and community improvement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for prayer at school board meetings.

Bill: 113-hres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2013-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
First Amendment rights
Religion
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: 
Recognizes school boards as deliberative public bodies that should be free to engage in prayer at the beginning of meetings consistent with the prayer practice upheld in 
Marsh v. Chambers
.
 
Expresses support for the voluntary practice of prayer at the beginning of meetings of legislative bodies and other deliberative public bodies, including school board meetings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
To honor Larry Holmes for his career and community service on the 35th anniversary of his winning the WBC World Heavyweight Title.

Bill: 113-hres-251
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2013-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: 
Honors Larry Holmes, on the 35th anniversary of his WBC World Heavyweight Championship victory, for his stellar boxing career and community service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-252
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2013-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
International law and treaties
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, and supports the Iranian people in their calls for a democratic government that respects such rights and freedoms.
 
 Condemns Iran's human rights violations. 
 
Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and world leaders to express support for the universal rights and freedoms of the Iranian people and to condemn elections that are not free and do not meet international standards.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the night of June 6, 2013, as "National Drive-in Movie Night" to recognize the 80th anniversary of the drive-in movie theatre.

Bill: 113-hres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Enyart, William L. [D-IL-12]
Introduced: 2013-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Outdoor recreation
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: 
Supports the designation of National Drive-in Movie Night (June 6, 2013).
 
Recognizes the historical significance of the 80th anniversary of the first exhibition of a film at a drive-in movie theatre. 
 
Recognizes the drive-in theatre as a uniquely U.S. form of family recreation and entertainment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of United States leadership in addressing the challenge of global maternal and child malnutrition.

Bill: 113-hres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2013-06-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Nutrition and diet
Sex and reproductive health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: 
Recognizes the Scaling Up Nutrition movement as a global partnership to support country-led efforts to improve maternal and child nutrition. 
 
 Supports U.S. leadership to improve nutrition outcomes for pregnant and lactating women and young children.
 
 Calls on relevant federal agencies to consider developing a nutrition strategy to further coordination efforts to improve nutrition funding and outcomes across U.S. government global nutrition programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 2217.

Bill: 113-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2013-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 2217 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3270)
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3270)
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3270)
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1256) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to jointly adopt rules setting forth the application to cross-border swaps transactions of certain provisions relating to swaps that were enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Bill: 113-hres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2013-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Sets forth the rule for 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1256) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to jointly adopt rules setting forth the application to cross-border swaps transactions of certain provisions relating to swaps that were enacted as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 184 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H3309)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 184 (Roll no. 214).(text: CR H3309)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3315)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 256.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3309-3316)
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 31.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1960. Resolution also provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1256 under a closed rule.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-104, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-104, by Mr. Nugent.
action_date: 2013-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2013-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees:
 
 
Homeland Security;
 
Judiciary;
 
Natural Resources;
 
Science, Space, and Technology; and
 
Transportation and Infrastructure.
 

action_date: 2013-06-12
text: 

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

 
Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees:
 
 
Homeland Security;
 
Judiciary;
 
Natural Resources;
 
Science, Space, and Technology; and
 
Transportation and Infrastructure.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3299)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3299)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3299)
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1565) to protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process.

Bill: 113-hres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
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. 1565, entitled the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2013-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
India
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Ghadar Party in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Introduced in House