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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Science Week and the biennial USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C., and inviting State and local governments to recognize the last week in April as a National Science Week.

Bill: 113-hres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2013-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the USA Science & Engineering Festival to promote science scholarship and an interest in scientific research and development as the cornerstones of innovation and competition in the United States. 
 
Supports festivals such as the USA Science & Engineering Festival which focus on the importance of science and engineering to everyday life through exhibits in such topics as human spaceflight, weather forecasting, and satellite technology. 
 
Congratulates all the individuals and organizations whose efforts will make the USA Science & Engineering Festival possible.
 
Invites state and local governments to recognize a National Science Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Ninth Congressional District of Tennessee.

Bill: 113-hres-277
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2013-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 9th congressional district of Tennessee.

action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 9th congressional district of Tennessee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-132, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-132, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Forty Third Congressional District of California.

Bill: 113-hres-278
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2013-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional elections
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Forty-Third Congressional District of California (election contest filed by Project Hurt against incumbent Maxine Waters). 

action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Forty-Third Congressional District of California (election contest filed by Project Hurt against incumbent Maxine Waters). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4057)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-133, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-133, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that allocating the appropriate resources to wildland fire management is needed to protect the environment, the economy, and the people of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-279
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2013-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that allocating the appropriate resources to wildland fire management is needed to protect the environment, the economy, and the people of the United States.
 
Urges the Forest Service to manage federal forest lands proactively in a manner that protects life and property, prevents catastrophic wildfire, promotes forest and watershed health, and creates jobs and economic development in the forest products industry.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2013-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2013-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4043-4044)
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Taxpayer Bill of Rights Resolution

Bill: 113-hres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Lawyers and legal services
Right of privacy
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Taxpayer Bill of Rights Resolution - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that each taxpayer has the right to be informed, to be assisted, to be heard, to pay no more than the correct amount of tax, to an appeal, to certainty, to privacy, to confidentiality, to representation, and to a fair and just tax system.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern over persistent and credible reports of systematic, state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience, in the People's Republic of China, including from large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners imprisoned for their religious beliefs, and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups.

Bill: 113-hres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
Human rights
Medical ethics
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sanctions
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Calls on China (PRC) to end the practice of organ harvesting from prisoners, and particularly from Falun Gong prisoners of conscience and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups.
 
 Calls for a Department of State investigation into organ transplant practices in China, and for the prosecution of those found to have engaged in such practices. 
 
Demands an end to the persecution of the Falun Gong spiritual practice by the Communist Party of China and the release of all Falun Gong practitioners and other prisoners of conscience. 
 
Recommends that: (1) the Department issue a travel warning for U.S. citizens traveling to China for organ transplants informing them that the organ source for their operation may be a prisoner of conscience; and (2) the U.S. government condemn organ transplantation abuses in China, ban the entry of those who have participated in such activities, and prosecute such individuals should they be found on U.S. soil.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-07-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-12-11
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2013-12-11
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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: 2013-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.

Bill: 113-hres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
South Africa
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Applauds the U.N. General Assembly for honoring President Mandela's contribution to international peace and freedom.
 
 Recognizes the global impact of President Mandela's legacy and commitment to nonviolence, respect, and dialogue.
 
 Supports the international community's recognition of Nelson Mandela International Day.
 
 Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights, and reconciliation in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.

Bill: 113-hres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations
Senate
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations
Women's rights
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it is U.S. policy to oppose slavery, torture, racism, discrimination, and xenophobia; (2) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) the United States should give thorough review to domestic policy and legislative proposals that would improve the economic, social, political, cultural, and civil rights and lives of marginalized U.S. communities; (4) the Senate should give its advice and consent to ratifying specified United Nations (U.N.) and International Labor Organization conventions; and (5) the United States should fully support the Inter-American human rights system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-06-27
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: 2013-06-27
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: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to promoting energy security of European allies through opening up the Southern Gas Corridor.

Bill: 113-hres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2013-06-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Azerbaijan
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: 
Notes that further energy exploration in the Caspian Sea region will enhance the energy security of European allies.
 
Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to support Europe's energy security by opening up the Southern Gas Corridor. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the U.S. national interest to support Europe's energy security by working with the governments of Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and other regional partners to make available additional gas and oil supplies to that market in a cost effective and secure manner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E998-999)
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the import of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-285
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2013-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Endangered and threatened species
Fishes
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should ban and prevent the importation of shark fins from sharks caught through the practice of finning.
 
Recognizes the threat shark finning poses to sharks and condemns the practice worldwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2013-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should leave no member of the Armed Forces unaccounted for during the drawdown of forces in Afghanistan.

Bill: 113-hres-286
Sponsor: Rep. Nugent, Richard B. [R-FL-11]
Introduced: 2013-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it supports the U.S. Soldier's Creed and the Warrior Ethos, which state that &quot;I will never leave a fallen comrade&quot;; (2) it believes it is unacceptable to abandon the search efforts for members of the Armed Forces who are missing or captured in the line of duty; and (3) the United States, while continuing to transition leadership roles in combat operations in Afghanistan, has a responsibility to continue fulfilling the promises made to members in a missing status or captured as a result of service in Afghanistan now or in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
MOBILE Resolution

Bill: 113-hres-287
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2013-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: 
Members Operating to Be Innovative and Link Everyone Resolution or MOBILE Resolution - Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each committee to permit any member absent from the site of a hearing, and any other absent individual invited to participate in the hearing, to use video conferencing and related technologies in order to participate in it to the same extent as members of the committee and other individuals present at the site of the meeting.
 
Requires a committee to adopt a rule to count any member who participates remotely in a hearing as one of the number of members constituting a quorum at the hearing.
 
Amends Rule XV (Business in Order on Special Days) to require the Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer, and Sergeant at Arms to work together to develop and implement a secure remote voting system under which any member absent from the floor shall be permitted to cast a vote remotely on a motion to suspend the rules if the vote is taken by electronic device.
 
Requires the member to be treated as present for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum for considering the motion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2013-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 178 (Roll no. 309). (text: CR H4224)
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 178 (Roll no. 309).(text: CR H4224)
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 182 (Roll no. 308). (consideration: CR H4229)
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 288.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4224-4230)
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: The resolution provides that the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-144, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-144, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Bill: 113-hres-289
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2013-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: 
Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions.
 
Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the centennial of Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in the State of Michigan.

Bill: 113-hres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2013-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Military facilities and property
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: 
Congratulates Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in Michigan for 100 years of service.
 
Thanks the civilians and members of the National Guard who have staffed and maintained the Center. 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Introduced in House