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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that gun violence is a public health issue and Congress should enact by the end of the 113th Congress comprehensive Federal legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system in the United States, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a Federal crime.

Bill: 113-hres-468
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2014-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Health care quality
Mental health
Retail and wholesale trades
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) gun violence is a public health issue; and (2) Congress should enact, by the end of the 113th Congress, comprehensive legislation that protects the Second Amendment and keeps communities safe and healthy, including by expanding enforceable background checks for all commercial gun sales, improving the mental health system, and making gun trafficking and straw purchasing a federal crime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2014-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the scope and objectives of Greece's Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Bill: 113-hres-469
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2014-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Europe
European Union
Greece
International scientific cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Racial and ethnic relations
Research and development
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: 
Supports the scope and objectives of Greece's Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU).
 
Encourages U.S.-EU trade and investment negotiations that will benefit U.S. and European workers. 
 
Promotes increased transatlantic exchanges to further benefit from existing cultural ties and research and development partnerships in the maritime area. 
 
Affirms the strong bonds between the United States and Greece.
 
 Acknowledges the contributions of Greek-Americans to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H1555)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 35).(text: CR H1555)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 193 (Roll no. 34). (consideration: CR H1562-1563; text: CR H1562-1563)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 470.
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1555-1564)
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3590 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: 2014-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-339, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-339, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 3, 2014, through February 7, 2014, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 113-hres-471
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2014-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: 
Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools.
 
Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2954) to authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3964) to address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-472
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2014-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2954) to authorize Escambia County, Florida, to convey certain property that was formerly part of Santa Rosa Island National Monument and that was conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3964) to address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 190 (Roll no. 37). (text: CR H1602-1603)
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 190 (Roll no. 37).(text: CR H1602-1603)
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 196 (Roll no. 36). (consideration: CR H1606-1609)
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 472.
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1602-1611)
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2954 and H.R. 3964. The resolution provides one hour of general debate for each bill. In each instance, the resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee Report 113-340. The resolution provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-340, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-340, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2014, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Bill: 113-hres-473
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2014-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 210th anniversary of Haiti's independence.

Bill: 113-hres-474
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2014-02-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Economic development
Haiti
Human rights
Latin America
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: 
Congratulates the people of Haiti upon the 210th anniversary of Haiti's independence.
 
Reaffirms the friendship between Haiti and the United States and recognizes that both countries share a common history and a commitment to democracy, human rights, and racial equality.
 
 Encourages Haiti and the United States to pursue strong bilateral relations and mutually beneficial growth and development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from February 13, 2014, through February 24, 2014; and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3193) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from February 13, 2014, through February 24, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H1731)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 59).(text: CR H1731)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 58). (consideration: CR H1739, H1742)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1741-1743)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 475, 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 until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 475.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1731-1739)
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-36 modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in part B of the report.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-350, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-350, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Strongly supporting the restoration and protection of State authority and flexibility in establishing and defining challenging student academic standards and assessments, and strongly denouncing the President's coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards by conferring preferences in Federal grants and flexibility waivers.

Bill: 113-hres-476
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
states and local educational agencies should maintain the right and responsibility of determining educational curricula, programs of instruction, and assessments for elementary and secondary education;
 
the federal government should not incentivize the adoption of common education standards or the creation of a national assessment to align with such standards; and
 
no application process for any federal grant funds or waivers issued by the Secretary of Education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 should award any additional points, or provide any preference, for the adoption of the Common Core State Standards or any other national common education standards.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process and in good faith with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name that must apply for all internal and international uses (erga omnes), for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Bill: 113-hres-477
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
European Union
Greece
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Macedonia
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: 
Urges the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to: (1) work within the United Nations (U.N.) framework and with Greece to achieve longstanding U.S. and U.N. policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name that must apply for all internal and international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and (2) abstain from all hostile activities and stop violating the U.N.-brokered Interim Agreement between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece regarding hostile activities or propaganda.
 
 Urges the United States to work in partnership with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies to uphold certain NATO decisions and extend an invitation to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as soon as a mutually acceptable solution to the name issue has been reached within the U.N. framework.
 
 Expresses the view of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia can be considered for accession into the European Union (EU) only after a mutually acceptable solution to the name issue has been reached within the U.N. framework.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E197)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 540), to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the "Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center", and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-478
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 540), to designate the air route traffic control center located in Nashua, New Hampshire, as the "Patricia Clark Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1748-1749)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1748-1749)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1752)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 478.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1748-1752)
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 540 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-351, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-351, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations.

Bill: 113-hres-479
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Federal-Indian relations
Indian social and development programs
Lawyers and legal services
Minority health
Policy sciences
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: 
Commemorates the achievements of the environmental justice movement over the last 20 years.
 
Affirms that Congress should uphold the principles of environmental and climate justice.
 
Urges the President to: (1) address environmental justice issues in his climate change initiatives, (2) commit to focusing on greater oversight and supporting federal agency advancement of environmental justice, and (3) work with tribal leaders and communities to address their unique environmental justice concerns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Hudson River School Painters for their contributions to the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-480
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Lakes and rivers
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: 
Recognizes and honors the Hudson River School painters for their contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Bill: 113-hres-481
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2014-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
 
Encourages states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans in the United States and around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-02-11
text: Introduced in House