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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Bill: 113-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2013-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: 
Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
 
Disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas.
 
Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-449
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 
Elects Ed Cassidy as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 

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

 
Elects Ed Cassidy as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4-5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4-5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4-5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional-executive branch relations
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.

action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 

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

 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 113-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 113-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 113th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5)
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-453
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2014-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees on: (1) Armed Services, and (2) Natural Resources.

action_date: 2014-01-08
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees on: (1) Armed Services, and (2) Natural Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H44)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H44)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H44)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-454
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2014-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

action_date: 2014-01-08
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H44)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H44)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H44)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2279) to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act relating to review of regulations under such Act and to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 relating to financial responsibility for classes of facilities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3362) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3811) to require notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through Exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Bill: 113-hres-455
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2014-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2279) to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act relating to review of regulations under such Act and to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 relating to financial responsibility for classes of facilities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3362) to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3811) to require notification of individuals of breaches of personally identifiable information through Exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 186 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H87-88)
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 186 (Roll no. 6).(text: CR H87-88)
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 191 (Roll no. 5). (consideration: CR H95-96)
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 455.
action_date: 2014-01-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H87-96)
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2279, H.R. 3362, and H.R. 3811. In each case, general debate shall be confined to one hour and one motion to recommit is allowed. The resolution specifies certain amendments are in order for H.R. 2279. Further amendments to H.R. 3362 and H.R. 3811 are not in order.
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-322, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-322, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Calling on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

Bill: 113-hres-456
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2014-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Neurological disorders
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-10
text: 
Calls on schools and state and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year.

Bill: 113-hres-457
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2014-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Racial and ethnic relations
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: 
Recognizes that the Lunar New Year is a significant cultural holiday for many Asian-Americans in the United States.
 
Encourages local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools on that day each year in recognition of its cultural significance and to reduce the waste in government resources necessitated by holding school open on a day when a substantial portion of the student or teacher population is absent.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3547) to extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014; providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2014, through January 24, 2014; and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-458
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2014-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3547) to extend the application of certain space launch liability provisions through 2014; providing for proceedings during the period from January 17, 2014, through January 24, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 191 (Roll no. 20).
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 191 (Roll no. 20).
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: The Chair announced that the question was on ordering the previous on the amendment and the resolution. (consideration: CR H254-255)
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 458.
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 458.
action_date: 2014-01-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H244-255; text as reported in House: CR H244)
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: The resolution provides for a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to the title of H.R. 3547 and concur in the Senate amendment to the text of H.R. 3547 with an amendment inserting the text of Rules Committee Print 113-32 in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate. The motion is debatable for one hour. Upon adoption of the motion, H.Con.Res. 74 is considered as adopted.
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-327, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-327, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3372) to provide a process for ensuring the United States does not default on its obligations.

Bill: 113-hres-459
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2014-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3372 (Pay Our Bills Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Honda. Petition No: 113-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0006.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-460
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2014-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1228)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1228)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1228)
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 113-hres-461
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2014-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in this country.
 
Applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on their selection of a theme that all can celebrate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January as "National Mentoring Month" and encouraging more people in the United States to mentor young people in their communities.

Bill: 113-hres-462
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2014-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, and improves life outcomes.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across this country, and (2) initiatives to close the gap between the availability of mentoring programs and the number of youth who need a mentor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Bill: 113-hres-463
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2014-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month for recognizing the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Honors the contributions of African-American service members, including the 87 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the victims of the Cambodian genocide that took place from April 1975 to January 1979.

Bill: 113-hres-464
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2014-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: 
Honors the victims of the genocide in Cambodia that took place from April 1975 through January 1979, and supports efforts to pursue justice for its victims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a moratorium on the sale of historic post office buildings.

Bill: 113-hres-466
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2014-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 
Expresses opposition to the sale of historic post office buildings. 
 
Urges the United States Postal Service (USPS) to halt current sales of recognized historic places and remove all such properties from the sales list.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2014, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 113-hres-467
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2014-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2014, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). 
 
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1760)
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House