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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to better understand water availability, sustainability, and security at a national scale, the United States should prioritize the assessment of the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources, and produce a national water census with the same sense of urgency that was incorporated in the "Man on the Moon" project to address the inevitable challenges of "Peak Water".

Bill: 113-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2014-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Hydrology and hydrography
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should rapidly transition to a sustainable, secure water economy that prioritizes ecological flows; (2) all federal agencies whose missions include water should coordinate their efforts and collaborate with state and local water authorities; and (3) the United States should prioritize the assessment of the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources and produce a national water census to address the inevitable challenges of Peak Water.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Older Americans Month.

Bill: 113-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2014-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: 
Recognizes Older Americans Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of May 23 as the "International Day to End Obstetric Fistula" to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula.

Bill: 113-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2014-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sex and reproductive health
Surgery and anesthesia
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: 
Expresses support the goals and ideals of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula (a childbirth injury).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos for supporting and defending the United States Armed Forces during the conflict in Southeast Asia and for their continued support and defense of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2014-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Laos
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: 
Recognizes the Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom of democracy in Southeast Asia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression.

Bill: 113-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2014-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Lawyers and legal services
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Travel and tourism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: 
Urges the government of China to stop censoring information about the June 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
 
 Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.
 
 Supports all peaceful advocates for human rights and the rule of law in China for their efforts to advance democratic reforms and human rights during the past. 
 
Condemns the government of China's ongoing human rights abuses. 
 
Calls on the Broadcasting Board of Governors to take appropriate steps to circumvent Chinese Internet censorship and to provide information to the people of China about the Tiananmen Square Massacre. 
 
Calls on the United States to: (1) make human rights, including religious freedom, a priority in bilateral discussions with China; and (2) instruct the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices. 
 
Calls on China to: (1) end the harassment, detention, and torture of Chinese citizens expressing their freedom of religion, expression, and association, including on the Internet; (2) release all remaining prisoners who continue to be detained because of their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy demonstrations; (4) allow protest participants who are living in exile to return to China without risk of retribution; and (5) end Internet, media, and academic censorship of discussions of the Tiananmen protests and related events.
 
Calls on the Administration and Congress to continue to mark the events of Tiananmen Square. 
 
Finds that U.S. relations with China are more likely to further improve once China respects the individual human rights of all its people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and recognizing May 2014 as "National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-598
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2014-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: 
Recognizes National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Supports the work of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuit of medical progress on pediatric stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy.

Bill: 113-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2014-05-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sanctions
Sudan
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: 
Condemns the charge of apostasy and adultery of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag in Sudan and her sentence of 100 lashes and the death penalty.
 
 Calls for the release from prison of Ibrahim, her 20-month-old son, and newborn daughter.
 
 Urges the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prioritize granting Ibrahim asylum or refugee status. 
 
 Encourages U.S. efforts to support religious freedom within Sudan, including by requiring before normalizing relations or lifting certain sanctions that Sudan abide by international standards of freedom of religion or belief. 
 
Recognizes that every individual should have the opportunity to practice his or her religion without fear of discrimination. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United State to end religious discrimination and to pursue policies that guarantee the basic human rights of all individuals. 
 
Encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue their support for religious freedom initiatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2014-05-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2014-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan.

Bill: 113-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-05-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Azerbaijan
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Oil and gas
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: 
Congratulates the people of Azerbaijan as they celebrate Republic Day on the 96th anniversary of the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan's founding.
 
 Notes Azerbaijan's important role in ensuring the energy security of Israel and other American allies in Europe.
 
 Supports U.S.-Azerbaijan cooperation on energy, security, and other matters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2014-05-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Foreign Affairs.

action_date: 2014-05-29
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Foreign Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4927)
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4927)
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4927)
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4745) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4681) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-604
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2014-05-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4745) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4681) to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5029)
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5029)
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5034)
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 604.
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5029-5034)
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: All points of order against consideration of the bills are waived. General debate shall not exceed one hour, after debate the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute for H.R. 4681, an amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in Rules Committee Print 113-45 shall be considered as an original bill. No amendment to the amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be made in order except those printed in the report.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-465, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-465, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.

Bill: 113-hres-605
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2014-05-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history. 
 
Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments and role of immigrants in shaping the history and culture of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-606
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2014-05-29 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: 
Recognizes Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments and role of immigrants in shaping U.S. history and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the historic 2014 Indian Elections.

Bill: 113-hres-607
Sponsor: Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2014-05-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
India
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: 
Congratulates the people of India on holding the largest democratic exercise in the history of the world.
 
 Commits to working with the new Narendra Modi-led Indian government to advance shared values.
 
 Seeks to strengthen our strategic partnership with India, including in matters of defense, security, and trade.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-29
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the senseless rampage and mass shooting that took place in Isla Vista, California, on Friday, May 23, 2014.

Bill: 113-hres-608
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2014-05-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: 
Condemns the mass shooting in Isla Vista, California, on May 23, 2014.
 
Offers condolences to the Isla Vista and University of California, Santa Barbara, communities.
 
Encourages a dialogue on all aspects of this tragedy, including the nation's mental health care system, anger, firearms laws, and harmful attitudes toward women.
 
Honors the dedicated service of the law enforcement and emergency personnel who responded to, and who continue to investigate, the attack.
 
Expresses a commitment to preventing such tragedies from happening again.

action_date: 2014-06-10
text: 
Condemns the mass shooting in Isla Vista, California, on May 23, 2014.
 
Offers condolences to the Isla Vista and University of California, Santa Barbara, communities.
 
Encourages a dialogue on all aspects of this tragedy.
 
Honors the dedicated service of the law enforcement and emergency personnel who responded to, and who continue to investigate, the attack.
 
Expresses a commitment to preventing such tragedies from happening again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5201)
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5201)
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 608.
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5201-5203)
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences and support for assistance to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans.

Bill: 113-hres-609
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2014-05-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Congressional tributes
Croatia
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
First responders and emergency personnel
Floods and storm protection
Foreign aid and international relief
Natural disasters
Serbia

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: 
Expresses: (1) sympathy to all those affected by the flooding in the Western Balkans for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction; and (2) solidarity with the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia. 
 
 Supports humanitarian and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community. 
 
 Commends local authorities, first responders and rescue personnel, NGOs, volunteers, and everyday citizens for their efforts to organize and deliver disaster relief.
 
Urges additional assistance by other nations and organizations to alleviate the difficult circumstances and suffering of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, and the Republic of Serbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E883-884)
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-30
text: Introduced in House