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Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as Mental Health Month.

Bill: 113-hres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2013-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month, and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that the nation's failure to prioritize mental health is a national tragedy.
 
Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, businesses, and the economy.

Applauds the coalescing of national and community organizations in working to promote public awareness of mental health and in providing critical information and support to the people and families affected by mental illness.
 
Encourages organizations and health practitioners to use Mental Health Month as an opportunity to promote mental well-being and awareness, ensure access to appropriate services, and support overall quality of life for those living with mental illness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces to conduct oversight, ensure accountability, and report on the activities of the Department of Defense to prevent, reduce, prosecute, and provide victims' services for cases of sexual assault and abuse in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 113-hres-213
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2013-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Military personnel and dependents
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: 
Establishes the Special Committee on Sexual Assault and Abuse in the Armed Forces to conduct oversight, ensure accountability, and report to the House of Representatives on activities of the Department of Defense (DOD) to prevent, reduce, prosecute, and provide victims' services for cases of sexual assault and abuse within the Armed Forces.
 
Gives the Special Committee jurisdiction and oversight responsibility to conduct investigations into issues related to sexual assault and abuse in DOD, including prevention and victim services and care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that extensive scientific and technical studies and analyses by the Department of State and other Federal agencies have affirmed that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline is an environmentally sound project.

Bill: 113-hres-214
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2013-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Oil and gas
Pipelines

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government's scientific and technical analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Keystone XL pipeline have repeatedly affirmed its environmental soundness and safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Bill: 113-hres-215
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2013-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 45) to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 192 (Roll no. 151). (text: CR H2670)
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 192 (Roll no. 151).(text: CR H2670)
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 150). (consideration: CR H2680)
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 215.
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2670-2681)
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 45 with 2 hours of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-59, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-59, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.

Bill: 113-hres-216
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2013-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1062) to improve the consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 180 (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H2723)
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 180 (Roll no. 156).(text: CR H2723)
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 181 (Roll no. 155). (consideration: CR H2730-2731)
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 216.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2723-2731)
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-10 and provides that it shall be considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute. Each amendment may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-60, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-60, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal, State, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order.

Bill: 113-hres-217
Sponsor: Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2013-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal, state, and local police officers who have fallen while fulfilling their duty both in Michigan and the United States should be honored for their sacrifice and commitment to preserving law and order. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Secretary of State to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.

Bill: 113-hres-218
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2013-05-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Human rights
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: 
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of &quot;Countries of Particular Concern&quot; for particularly severe violations of religious freedom.
 
Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.
 
Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom, cease all expropriations of church properties, and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom. 
 
Urges the State Department to demonstrate clearly that the expansion of bilateral ties will depend on improvements in religious freedom and related rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 113-hres-219
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
HIV/AIDS
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-17
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: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Bill: 113-hres-220
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2013-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Endangered and threatened species
Fishes
Mammals
South Africa
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: 
Recognizes the important contributions that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora has made in regulating international trade in endangered species and protecting endangered species worldwide.
 
Recognizes the increasing importance of the Convention in addressing effects of trade on species, while taking into account multiple and compounding threats on species and ecosystems such as over-exploitation, habitat loss, invasive species, disease, and the effects of climate change.
 
Applauds the Convention's recent leadership in reaffirming strong protections for the African elephant, sharks, and other endangered species.
 
Urges: (1) renewed, expanded, and accelerated commitments to the Convention by all Parties to ensure the Convention's contribution to species conservation; (2) the U.S. delegation to the Convention to utilize international cooperation to encourage other Parties to the Convention to collaborate effectively to curb excessive exploitation of species for international trade; and (3) the Convention to adopt stronger protections for the polar bear, sharks, bluefin tuna, and other endangered species at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties in South Africa in 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E691-692)
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Bill: 113-hres-221
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2013-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care quality
Higher education
Human rights
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
 
Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal government, states, international funding organizations, and U.S. bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, 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: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the long-term partnership and friendship between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, working together towards peace and security in the Middle East.

Bill: 113-hres-222
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2013-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Jordan
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: 
Commends: (1) the people and government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their friendship with the United States and commitment to peace, security, and stability in the Middle East; and (2) Jordan for its response to the Syrian humanitarian crisis. 
 
 Supports Jordan as it faces regional challenges and works toward a more peaceful Middle East.

action_date: 2013-08-02
text: 
Commends: (1) the people and government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their friendship with the United States and commitment to peace, security, and stability in the Middle East; and (2) Jordan for its response to the Syrian humanitarian crisis. 
 
 Supports Jordan as it faces regional challenges and works toward a more peaceful Middle East.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5361-5362; text of measure as introduced: CR H5361)
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2013-08-02
text: Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-06-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the ongoing conflict in Syria and the urgent need for the Syrian Opposition Coalition and local coordinating committees in Syria to assume the responsibilities of governance including the establishment of institutions of transitional justice, and to guarantee the rights of all Syria's people, regardless of ethnic or religious affiliation.

Bill: 113-hres-223
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2013-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Human rights
International law and treaties
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: 
Calls on: (1) the Syrian Opposition Coalition to publicly outline a detailed vision of inclusion for all of Syria's people, including a guarantee of full citizenship and equality under the law; and (2) the Obama Administration, in cooperation with international and regional partners, to continue to support the Coalition as it develops mechanisms of transitional justice guaranteeing the rights of all citizens under the law, and to support the Coalition as it forms an inclusive and democratic provisional government. 
 
Urges all parties in the conflict to respect international humanitarian law, protect minorities, preserve minority cultural and religious sites, and hold accountable those who violate such norms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E693)
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a "Haitian-American Heritage Month" should be established in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-224
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2013-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Haiti
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: 
Supports the designation and recognition of a Haitian-American Heritage Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 113-hres-225
Sponsor: Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2013-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Canada
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Licensing and registrations
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: 
Prohibits the House of Representatives from considering H.R. 3 (Northern Route Approval Act) because: (1) it violates Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House, and (2) it affects the dignity and integrity of the House proceedings since it is unconstitutional. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the fourth week in April as "Every Kid Healthy Week".

Bill: 113-hres-226
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2013-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Every Kid Healthy Week.
 
Recognizes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles for children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-20
text: Introduced in House