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Expressing support for designation of May as National Stroke Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2013-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Encourages: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 113-hres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2013-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.
 
Encourages increased efforts and investment of resources to improve the health of people in the United States through interventions to promote community health and prevent disease and injury and through the strengthening of the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the Navy to commission the USS Somerset (LPD-25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bill: 113-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2013-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military procurement, research, weapons development
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: 
Encourages the Navy to commission the USS Somerset (LPD-25) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 24, 2013, through March 30, 2013, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

Bill: 113-hres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2013-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Performing arts
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: 
Supports the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week. (Young Audiences Arts for Learning is a nonprofit organization that presents arts-in-education programs to students and teachers.)
 
Honors the contributions which Young Audiences Arts for Learning programs have made in enriching the lives of students, teachers, volunteers, families, and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty Eighth District of Texas.

Bill: 113-hres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2013-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 28th congressional district of Texas.

action_date: 2013-03-19
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 28th congressional district of Texas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1590)
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1590)
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to consider in the House.
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1590)
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 13.
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-22, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-22, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

Bill: 113-hres-128
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2013-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: 
Extends gratitude to the more than 1.5 million members of the U.S. Armed Forces, from both the regular and reserve components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, who served in Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.
 
Recognizes their success in operations against a dangerous and determined enemy.
 
Recognizes the tremendous personal sacrifice of those who served in such Operations, many of whom were committed to multiple deployments, and the contributions of military families on the home front.
 
Pays tribute to the 4,486 members who lost their lives in such Operations, and commits to honoring their memory for their courage and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not pass any legislation that would tax or confiscate personal savings accounts, including retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and 401k plans, certificates of deposit (CDs), or other personal savings to provide financial relief for private businesses.

Bill: 113-hres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7]
Introduced: 2013-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Business investment and capital
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should refrain from considering or adopting any legislation that would: (1) tax or confiscate personal savings, including retirement accounts, certificates of deposit, or other personal savings and assets; or (2) provide financial relief to a private business or general sector of the American economy at taxpayer expense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2013-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2013-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and acknowledging the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance.

Bill: 113-hres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2013-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) the aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran, for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied by the Cyrus Cylinder; and (3) the tour of the Cyrus Cylinder throughout the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 113-hres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, &quot;Si, se puede!&quot; (&quot;Si, se puede!&quot; is Spanish for &quot;Yes, we can!&quot;)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs.

Bill: 113-hres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Supports the goals of World Tuberculosis Day. 
 
 Commends the progress made by U.S.-led anti-tuberculosis programs.
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to global tuberculosis control made through the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for its continuing acts of aggression, its expressed intent to break the July 10, 1953, Korean War Armistice Agreement, and for its repeated violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Bill: 113-hres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Condemns the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) for its: (1) continued violations of U.N. Security Council resolutions; (2) December 12, 2012, ballistic missile launch; (3) February 12, 2013, explosion of a nuclear device; and (4) threats and acts of provocation that aim to destabilize international security.
 
 Calls for North Korea to renounce further acts of aggression and abide by the Korean War Armistice Agreement.
 
 Condemns North Korea for its acts of oppression against its people. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the United States for its strategic allies. 
 
 Supports Security Council Resolution 2094 (2013), and calls on the U.S. government and all responsible nations to apply all sanctions and obligations contained within Security Council Resolutions 1695 (2006), 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), and 2094 (2013).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Medical education
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Reaffirms the important role of frontline health workers in saving lives and fostering a healthier and more secure world. 
 
Commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and supporting frontline health care workers.
 
 Calls on all relevant federal agencies to develop a comprehensive health workforce strengthening strategy for increasing access to qualified health workers in developing countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Bill: 113-hres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
 Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E359)
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

Bill: 113-hres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for the consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 113-hres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Supports the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of the Honorable Larcenia J. Bullard.

Bill: 113-hres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2013-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: 
Pays tribute to the life and legacy of former Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard. Commends the Bullard family for their service to the south Florida community and the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 678) to authorize all Bureau of Reclamation conduit facilities for hydropower development under Federal Reclamation law.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1874)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1874)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 190 (Roll no. 93). (consideration: CR H1876-1877)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 140.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1874-1878)
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 678 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 open to amendments.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-31, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-31, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House