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Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying, and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year ago.

Bill: 113-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Condemns: (1) the commission of hate crimes against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; and (2) acts of violence, bigotry, and discrimination against Sikh-Americans.
 
Urges educators, counselors, and others to support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic bullying of Sikh-American children and families.
 
Expresses support for outreach efforts by federal and local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and hate crimes against Sikh-Americans.
 
Urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to adopt and implement recommendations of the FBI Advisory Policy Board to track hate crimes against Sikh-Americans, Hindu-Americans, Arab-Americans, and other groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the support of the fundamental rights of all Egyptian citizens, equal access to justice and due process of law, and transparent and accountable governance in Egypt.

Bill: 113-hres-329
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Egypt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International law and treaties
Middle East
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Supports economic and political reforms that uphold the fundamental rights of all Egyptian citizens, equal access to justice, due process, and transparent and accountable governance.
 
Calls on interim Egyptian President Adly Mansour and the government of Egypt to restore the Egyptian Constitution and the rule of law.
 
 Urges: (1) the process of amending the Egyptian Constitution to be transparent and secure broad consensus; (2) the Egyptian Armed Forces and security services to respect the rights of all Egyptian citizens; and (3) full restoration of media and civil society freedoms, including protecting media and journalists and overturning the verdicts in which 43 U.S. citizens, Egyptians, and others were given harsh sentences for their work to support democracy. 
 
 Calls on: (1) the government of Egypt to continue to meet its obligations under the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty; and (2) interim President Mansour and the Egyptian Armed Forces to end the climate of impunity, end arbitrary arrests and politically motivated detentions, prosecute acts of violence, and make the protection of of all Egyptian citizens an urgent priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that until the United States southern border is secured as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states, the House of Representatives shall not bring any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the floor of the House for a vote.

Bill: 113-hres-330
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
California
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Legislative rules and procedure
New Mexico
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
 Prohibits the House of Representatives from bringing any legislation including any conference report regarding immigration to the House floor for a vote until the U.S. southern border is secured, as confirmed by the governors and the legislatures jointly of the four southern border states.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 18 as "National Innovation in Education Day".

Bill: 113-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Innovation in Education Day to recognize the advances that the nation's schools have made incorporating both creative teaching methods and technology into the classroom.
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of creative teaching methods as a means of engaging students in their education and inspiring more students to pursue higher education; (2) that technological advancements within the classroom prepare students for a more information-driven market, thus closing the gap between education and the workforce by allowing students to obtain the skills necessary for employment in competitive science and technology fields in the United States; and (3) the achievements of outstanding educators who have exemplified innovative teaching methods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New York.

Bill: 113-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Farmland
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Howard Flats Farm in Hornell, New York.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the firm conviction of the House of Representatives that any continuing resolution or debt ceiling increase it may approve for the duration of the 113th Congress shall affirmatively include a provision specifically prohibiting the expenditure of any federal funds in support of or in implementation or effectuation or enforcement of any provision of the Affordable Care Act ("ObamaCare").

Bill: 113-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Comprehensive health care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no bill or resolution shall pass that continues appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations or increases the borrowing authority relating to the public debt limit unless it contains a provision prohibiting the expenditure of any federal funds to implement or enforce any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the health care provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the attack that occurred at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.

Bill: 113-hres-334
Sponsor: Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2013-08-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Condemns: (1) the attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; and (2) intolerance, including religious and racial discrimination, and calls for continued vigilance against violence.
 
Honors the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Paramjit Kaur, and Prakash Singh, who died in the attack.
 
Applauds the bravery of Lieutenant Brian Murphy and other first responders who prevented the gunman from taking more lives and treated wounded individuals.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Introduced in House
To refer H.R. 3068, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan as well as its individual members.

Bill: 113-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Michigan
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Refers the bill (H.R. 3068) entitled &quot;Relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan&quot; to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims pending in such Court on the date of enactment of this resolution.
 
Directs the chief judge, notwithstanding any statute of limitations, to report back to the House of Representatives providing: (1) findings of fact and conclusions of law to inform Congress of the nature, extent, and character of the Indian-trust related claims of such Band and its tribal members for compensation in such legal or equitable claims against the United States; and (2) the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to such claimants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning September 8, 2013, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 113-hres-336
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals as integral in supporting the long-term support and services system of the United States.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the successful implementation of the public policies of the United States depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of musician Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, to music and to the District of Columbia and expressing support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day.

Bill: 113-hres-337
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Recognizes the contributions to music and to the District of Columbia of musician Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go.
 
Expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, and the contributions of Hellenism to the United States and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 113-hres-338
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2013-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Illinois
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the significant contributions of Hellenism and the Greek community in the United States; (2) the rich history of Greek immigration to the United States; and (3) the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, Illinois, for its role in the documentation, study, perpetuation, and presentation of the Greek-American story. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2013-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2775) to condition the provision of premium and cost-sharing subsidies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act upon a certification that a program to verify household income and other qualifications for such subsidies is operational.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195 (Roll no. 457). (text: CR H5487)
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 195 (Roll no. 457).(text: CR H5487)
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 456). (consideration: CR H5491-5492)
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5491-5493)
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 339, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 339 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Burgess demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 339 until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 339.
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5486-5491)
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-206, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-206, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of Congress for National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week.

Bill: 113-hres-340
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2013-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Poverty and welfare assistance
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. national interest is served by further outreach, education, and participation in the Lifeline program (provides a discount on basic telephone service to eligible low-income consumers); (2) the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should be commended for efforts to improve the Lifeline program's efficiency and addressing waste, fraud, and abuse to ensure that federal resources are only going to those who are eligible; (3) the program should be modernized to allow eligible low-income consumers to access affordable telephone or broadband services; and (4) the FCC, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), and National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA) are to be commended for creating &quot;National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week&quot; to promote subscribership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2013-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 

Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2013 as "National Sepsis and Septic Shock Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Sepsis and Septic Shock Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., formerly a Representative of the State of Florida.

Bill: 113-hres-343
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional tributes
Florida
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable E. Clay Shaw, Jr., a former Representative of Florida.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 12, 2013, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Shaw.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Speaker of the House of Representatives to direct, for the purpose of interpreting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that the definition of "congressional staff" employed by an "official office" shall include all committee staff, all joint committee staff, and all staff employed by leadership offices of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Congressional committees
Congressional leadership
Congressional officers and employees
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to require, for the purpose of interpreting Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance with respect to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), that the definition of &quot;congressional staff&quot; employed by an &quot;official office&quot; include all committee staff, all joint committee staff, and all staff employed by House leadership offices. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of nonprofit organizations and expressing support for designation of May 16, 2014, as "National Nonprofit Day".

Bill: 113-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Recognizes the importance of nonprofit organizations to the communities they serve, the issues they support, and the economy of the United States.
 
Supports the designation of National Nonprofit Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1314)
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House