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Urging the Palestinian Authority and President Mahmoud Abbas to clarify a presidential succession plan, expand political freedom in the West Bank, and take preventative measures to limit the possibility of a Hamas takeover in the West Bank.

Bill: 113-hres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2013-04-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: 
Urges President Abbas to preempt a succession crisis in the Palestinian Authority (PA) by addressing the current succession plan and by identifying figures committed to the peace process with Israel.
 
 Urges the PA and President Abbas to enact reforms to open the political process: (1) through fair and responsible elections; (2) by ensuring freedom of speech, the press, and political assembly; and (3) by allowing a new generation of leadership to freely express their views.
 
 Urges the PA to ensure that officials participating in any present or future Palestinian government are committed to the quartet principles, recognition of Israel, renunciation of violence, and adherence to previous diplomatic agreements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 527) to amend the Helium Act to complete the privatization of the Federal helium reserve in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting the interests of American taxpayers.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 527 (Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act).
 
Makes it in order for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.

action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 527 (Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act).
 
Makes it in order for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions to suspend the rules on April 26, 2013.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 177 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H2315)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 177 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H2315)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 178.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2315-2322)
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 20.
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 527 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: 2013-04-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-47, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-47, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing "International Jazz Day".

Bill: 113-hres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2013-04-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Middle East
Music
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: 
Congratulates the Republic of Turkey and the city of Istanbul for hosting the 2013 International Jazz Day, and commends the Thelonius Monk Institute for its role in coordinating the worldwide celebration.
 
 Recognizes the historic connection between Turkey and jazz through the contributions of the Ertegun brothers.
 
 Thanks Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Omer Celik, and Turkish Ambassador Namik Tan for their assistance in assuring that the International Jazz Day celebration will be an important cultural and diplomatic success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years and expressing support for the designation of April 25, 2013, as "DNA Day".

Bill: 113-hres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
 Recognizes the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past 100 years.
 
Honors the 60th anniversary of the outstanding accomplishment of describing the structure of DNA and the 10th anniversary of completing the Human Genome Project. 
 
Expresses support for the designation of DNA Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E548-549)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Workers' Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace.

Bill: 113-hres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace. 
 
Recognizes the importance of worker health and safety standards. 
 
Encourages the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), industries, employers, and employees to support activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that specialty crops are a vital part of agriculture in the United States, that the Committee on Agriculture should propose funding for programs that support specialty crops priorities, and that legislation should be passed that includes funding reflecting specialty crops as a growing and important part of United States agriculture.

Bill: 113-hres-182
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) specialty crops are a vital part of U.S. agriculture, (2) the Committee on Agriculture should propose funding for programs that support specialty crop priorities, and (3) legislation should be passed that includes funding reflecting specialty crops as a growing and important part of U.S. agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology, and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2311)
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Broadcasting Board of Governors should broadcast and direct Azeri language content into the Islamic Republic of Iran and Baloch language content into the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Bill: 113-hres-183
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
Iran
Middle East
Pakistan
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Broadcasting Board of Governors should broadcast and direct Azeri language content into the Islamic Republic of Iran and Baloch language content into the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should immediately remove all members of the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan and pursue alternative strategies, which do not require large deployments of ground combat forces of the Armed Forces, in order to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for international terrorism.

Bill: 113-hres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2013-04-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) immediately remove all members of the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan; and (2) pursue alternative strategies, which do not require large deployments of U.S. ground combat forces in Afghanistan, in order to create a stable Afghanistan that is not a base for international terrorism.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Taiwan Travel Act

Bill: 113-hres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Taiwan
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Taiwan Travel Act - States that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) allow all high-level officials of Taiwan to enter the United States or its embassies and consulates under conditions which demonstrate appropriate respect for the dignity of such leaders; (2) allow meetings between all high-level Taiwanese and U.S. executive department officials, including the Department of State and Department of Defense (DOD); and (3) allow the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office and all other Taiwanese instrumentalities to conduct official business activities, including activities which involve participation by members of Congress and other representatives of the federal, state, and local governments, and all high-level Taiwanese officials, without U.S. government or foreign obstruction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013, and calling on Kenyans to come together to continue to implement political, institutional, and accountability reforms envisioned in the Kenyan constitution.

Bill: 113-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Judges
Judicial procedure and administration
Kenya
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the people of Kenya on their commitment to peaceful elections, as demonstrated on March 4, 2013.
 
Calls on the people of Kenya to continue to reject intimidation and violence, and encourages the peaceful and credible resolution of electoral disputes in the courts.
 
Urges: (1) restraint on all sides, while recognizing the right of the people of Kenya to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and demonstration; and (2) accountability for anyone found to be complicit in promoting violence or manipulating electoral processes or results.
 
Affirms that accountability for the 2007-2008 post-election violence is a critical element to ensure Kenya's democracy and long-term stability. 
 
Calls on the government of Kenya to seek justice for the victims of political violence, including by honoring its obligations to cooperate with the International Criminal Court. 
 
 Encourages the people and government of Kenya to support implementation of constitutional reforms, rule of law, and efforts to strengthen governing, security, and judicial institutions.
 
Reaffirms that the people of the United States will stand with the people of Kenya in support of democracy, partnership, and peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the United States' commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus, and for other purposes,.

Bill: 113-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cyprus
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
Human rights
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots.
 
 Condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus. 
 
Affirms U.S. policy that the Republic of Cyprus has exclusive dominion over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the right to exploit the resources in the EEZ.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

Bill: 113-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Educational facilities and institutions
Europe
Forests, forestry, trees
Land transfers
Middle East
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Welcomes past and future meetings between Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.
 
Welcomes the positive gestures by the government of Turkey, including: (1) allowing the liturgical celebration by the Ecumenical Patriarch at the historic Sumela Monastery, (2) returning the former Greek Orphanage on Buyukada Island to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and (3) returning the 190 hectares of forestland to the Greek Orthodox foundation listed as owner-of-record of the Theological School of Halki.
 
 Urges the government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki and to address other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-19
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2013-11-19
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.

Bill: 113-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (May) as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our nation's history. 
 
Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Jacoby Dickens, the successful, community-oriented African-American financier and philanthropist in Chicago, Illinois.

Bill: 113-hres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Consumer credit
Financial services and investments
Illinois
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Real estate business
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Honors Jacoby Dickens, the successful, community-oriented African-American financier and philanthropist in Chicago, Illinois, for his dedication to increasing equity amongst lower income African-Americans. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National STD Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National STD Awareness Month. Recognizes the human toll of sexually transmitted infections and the importance of making the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such infections an urgent public health priority. Urges all sexually active individuals to get tested for such infections and seek appropriate care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 113-hres-193
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of the offenders. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-194
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Williams Syndrome Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House