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Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi.

Bill: 113-hres-575
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H3953)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H3953)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 192 (Roll no. 206). (consideration: CR H3969-3970)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3969-3970)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 575, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 575.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3953-3961)
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 567 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-443, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-443, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit; and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-576
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2014-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 178 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR H3961)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 178 (Roll no. 205).(text: CR H3961)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3969)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H3968)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Ms. Foxx moved the previous question on the amendment and on the resolution. (consideration: CR H3968)
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 576.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3961-3968)
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-444, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-444, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2014-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 113-hres-577
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2014-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to minimize the number of children entering the foster care system, to improve the lives of children in the foster care system, and to maximize the number of children exiting foster care to the protection of safe, loving, and permanent families.
 
Supports the designation of National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of May 11, 2014, through May 17, 2014, as "National Police Week".

Bill: 113-hres-578
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Introduced: 2014-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Police Week, and (2) law enforcement officers across the United States for their efforts to build safer and more secure communities. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the need to ensure that law enforcement officers have the equipment, training, and resources necessary to protect their health and safety; and (2) members of the law enforcement community for their selfless acts of bravery.
 
Calls for honoring officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-579
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2014-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive U.S. product. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need for Compton Community College to receive an expedited accreditation process.

Bill: 113-hres-580
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2014-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: California
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: 
Recognizes the excellence of Compton Community College, located in Compton, California.
 
Expresses support for its faculty and students.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Compton Community College should receive an expedited accreditation process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E730)
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the City of Compton.

Bill: 113-hres-581
Sponsor: Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2014-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: 
Recognizes the city of Compton, California, on its 125th anniversary.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E740)
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and to honor those in the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Bill: 113-hres-582
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2014-05-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: 
Honors the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service for their dedicated and important service to country.
 
 Supports a United States Foreign Service Day to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Foreign Service. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 12, through May 16, 2014.

Bill: 113-hres-583
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2014-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Small Business Administration
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small business on the U.S. economy. 
 
Honors the vital role of small business and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the important role of the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a valuable resource for the U.S. entrepreneur, (2) the importance of creating policies that promote a business friendly environment for small business owners free of unnecessary regulations, and (3) the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year.
 
Encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 11, 2014, through May 17, 2014, as Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Bill: 113-hres-584
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2014-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: 
Supports the designation of Food Allergy Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4660) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4435) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-585
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2014-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4660) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4435) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4496)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4496)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4501)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 585.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4496-4501)
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: All points of order against the bills are waived. General debate shall not exceed one hour. After general debate the bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee of Armed Services for H.R. 4435, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-44 shall be considered as adopted and considered as an original bill for the purposes of amendment.
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-455, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-455, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 113-hres-586
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2014-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
HIV/AIDS
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 

Recognizes the importance of: (1) culturally and linguistically competent services as a core element in reducing HIV/AIDS rates in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities; and (2) addressing the gaps in research and data in order to fully understand the HIV/AIDS epidemic in such communities.

Recognizes the people across the United States infected and affected by HIV/AIDS who are commemorating this day and who work to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for internal rebuilding, resettlement, accountability, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka so that Sri Lankans from all ethnic and religious communities may benefit from the end of the country's 26-year civil war.

Bill: 113-hres-587
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2014-05-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Members of Congress
News media and reporting
Reconstruction and stabilization
Religion
Sanctions
Sri Lanka
Terrorism
United Nations
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: 
Calls on the government of Sri Lanka to implement the recommendations of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC). 
 
Recognizes that the LLRC report has not adequately addressed accountability for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity that may have been committed by the government of Sri Lanka and the terrorist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). 
 
Commends the U.S. representatives on their leadership on United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution (UNHRC) A/HRC/25/L.1.Rev.1 establishing an Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights investigation into allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other human rights violations committed in Sri Lanka.
 
Recommends that the Department of State restrict U.S. entry for anyone responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity. 
 
Calls for the government of Sri Lanka to: (1) allow greater media and religious freedoms, and (2) prioritize the process of demilitarization. 
 
Urges the government of Sri Lanka to allow humanitarian organizations and human rights groups greater access to war-affected individuals. 
 
Calls on members of the Tamil National Alliance to acknowledge past relationships with the LTTE and make a commitment to reconciliation and a long-term political solution. 
 
Acknowledges the importance for all parties to reach a lasting political settlement on the devolution of power consistent with LLRC recommendations and acceptable to all sides.


Legislative actions:
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 Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2014-05-19
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: 2014-05-19
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: 2014-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-589
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2014-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Financial Services.

action_date: 2014-05-20
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Financial Services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4487)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4487)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4487)
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling for free and fair elections in Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-592
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2014-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: 
Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine since that country regained its independence in 1991.
 
Supports freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and free elections in Ukraine.
 
 Supports the people of Ukraine in their peaceful calls for a representative and responsive democratic government. 
 
 Condemns the interference of foreign agitators in pre-election activities that have disrupted security throughout Ukraine.
 
 Calls on the government of Ukraine to: (1) respect freedom of expression and association, and (2) allow international election monitors at the May 2014 election. 
 
Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the rights and freedoms of the people of Ukraine, (2) support policies and programs that preserve free and open access to the press and Internet in Ukraine, and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E796)
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-05-21
text: Introduced in House