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Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-158
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
Recognizes the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.
 
Urges the President, federal officials, and other relevant stakeholders to consider this importance in decisionmaking and promote policies that strengthen seaport related infrastructure.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' gratitude to the millions of men and women who work at ports across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E450)
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of April 14, 2013, through April 20, 2013, as National Osteopathic Medicine Week.

Bill: 113-hres-159
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Joseph J. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Osteopathic Medicine Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
COST Savings Resolution

Bill: 113-hres-160
Sponsor: Rep. Gardner, Cory [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2013-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: 
Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or COST Savings Resolution - Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each standing committee (except the Committee on Appropriations) with the proper jurisdiction, after the Comptroller General reports annually to Congress on federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities, to conduct hearings on the report's recommendations for consolidation and elimination of the program or agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration should encourage the use of abuse-deterrent formulations of drugs.

Bill: 113-hres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]
Introduced: 2013-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should exercise its acknowledged authority to: (1) refuse to approve generic versions of non-abuse-deterrent opioid products that have been replaced in the market with abuse-deterrent formulations, and (2) require generic versions of abuse-deterrent opioid products to be formulated with comparable abuse-deterrent features.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-162
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2013-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Financial Services.

action_date: 2013-04-16
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 Financial Services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2033)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2033)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2033)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-163
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2013-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.

action_date: 2013-04-16
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 following House Committees: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2055)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2055)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2055)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2013-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 624) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 192 (Roll no. 109).
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 192 (Roll no. 109).
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 164.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2078-2088; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2078-2079)
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 624 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-41, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-41, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of Golf Day in America and congratulating the communities of Pittsford and Rochester, New York, which are hosting the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association Championships in 2013.

Bill: 113-hres-165
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2013-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New York State
Outdoor recreation
Professional sports
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Golf Day in America.
 
Congratulates the communities of Pittsford and Rochester, New York, which are hosting the Ladies Professional Golf Association and the Professional Golf Association Championships in 2013. 
 
Recognizes those communities and Associations for their dedication to the region and support of the local economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Condemning any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.

Bill: 113-hres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2013-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Due process and equal protection
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: 
Condemns any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the government without due process. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Bill: 113-hres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2013-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.

Bill: 113-hres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2013-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Law enforcement administration and funding
Massachusetts
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: 
Condemns the senseless attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, April 15, 2013. 
 
Honors the medical personnel, first responders, and citizen heroes who aided the injured and the community.
 
Commits to providing all necessary resources to law enforcement officials who are investigating the terrorist attacks and to bringing the perpetrators to justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the "National Chess Capital" to enhance awareness of the educational benefits of chess and to encourage schools and community centers to engage in chess programs to promote problem solving, critical thinking, spatial awareness, and goal setting.

Bill: 113-hres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Games and hobbies
Missouri

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: 
Supports the designation of Saint Louis, Missouri, as the &quot;National Chess Capital.&quot;
 
Honors the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis as the thought-leader in chess education in the United States.
 
Encourages the &quot;National Chess Capital&quot; to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among schoolchildren. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.

Bill: 113-hres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2013-04-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Europe
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recognizes that the Falkland Islands referendum reflects the freely expressed and democratic views of the Falkland Islanders, (2) the Falkland Islands have expressed their desire to remain a self-governing British Overseas Territory, and (3) the views and rights of the Falkland Islanders should be taken into account in any discussion on the Falkland Islands' future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the assassination of John Granville on January 1, 2008, and calling on the United States Department of State to continue to include Sudan on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.

Bill: 113-hres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2013-04-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Sudan
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: 
Condemns the government of the Republic of the Sudan's pardon of Mubarak Mustafa for his role in allowing the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville to escape imprisonment.
 
 Calls on the Department of State to continue to list Sudan on the state sponsors of terrorism list until the men convicted of the assassination of John Granville are apprehended and the pardon of Mubarak Mustafa is repealed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 113-hres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Waste Whistleblower Protection Resolution

Bill: 113-hres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Gardner, Cory [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Executive agency funding and structure
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Waste Whistleblower Protection Resolution - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to avoid unnecessary consequences of sequestration, federal employees should be: (1) encouraged to submit suggestions for ways to make budget reductions within their employing department or agency, and (2) reminded of their protections under the whistleblower protection laws.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete work on a fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate.

Bill: 113-hres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget process
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should follow regular House procedure and immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to negotiate a FY2014 budget resolution conference agreement with the Senate. 
 

 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 113-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/113/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1549) to amend Public Law 111-148 to transfer fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2016 funds from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the temporary high risk health insurance pool program for individuals with preexisting conditions, and to extend access to such program to such individuals who have had creditable coverage during the 6 months prior to application for coverage through such program.

Bill: 113-hres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1549) to amend Public Law 111-148 to transfer fiscal year 2013 through fiscal year 2016 funds from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to carry out the temporary high risk health insurance pool program for individuals with preexisting conditions, and to extend access to such program to such individuals who have had creditable coverage during the 6 months prior to application for coverage through such program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 189 (Roll no. 122). (text: CR H2267)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 189 (Roll no. 122).(text: CR H2267)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 121). (consideration: CR H2273-2274)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 175.
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2267-2275)
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1549 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-46, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-46, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Commending the heroism, courage, and sacrifice of Sean Collier, an officer in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department, Martin Richard, an 8-year-old resident of Dorchester, Massachusetts, Krystle Campbell, Lu Lingzi, a student at Boston University, and all the victims who are recovering from injuries caused by the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, including Richard Donohue, Jr., an officer in the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Transit Police Department.

Bill: 113-hres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement officers
Massachusetts
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
 Honors the memories of Officer Sean Collier, Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, and Lu Lingzi and conveys prayers for a complete recovery to Officer Richard Donohue, Jr., and all of the other victims injured in the attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, in April 2013. 
 
Expresses thanks to the men and women of law enforcement for bringing to justice the people responsible for the bombings that occurred during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Introduced in House