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Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor.

Bill: 113-hconres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2013-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Monuments and memorials
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: 
Recognizes the proud history of the 24th Infantry Division (the 24th) and its soldiers who made countless sacrifices to protect the nation's freedom.
 
 Remembers with profound gratitude, sorrow, and respect the 14 soldiers of the 24th who received the Medal of Honor.
 
 Encourages the provision of an appropriate site in Arlington National Cemetery for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those 14 soldiers, as long as the Secretary of the Army has exclusive authority to approve the design and site of the marker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2013-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2013-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Islands becoming a part of the United States.

Bill: 113-hconres-38
Sponsor: Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Denmark
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government information and archives
Historical and cultural resources
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. history
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-22
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Islands becoming a part of the United States.
 
Encourages the Department of the Interior to lead the federal effort to commemorate this centennial. 
 
 Expresses appreciation for the years of strong U.S.-Danish diplomatic relations. 
 
Encourages the Archivist of the United States to cooperate with Denmark and the U.S. Virgin Islands in digitizing the historic records of the Virgin Islands and making them accessible to the people of the Virgin Islands in research facilities on all three major Virgin Islands.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2013-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2013-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries should be eliminated.

Bill: 113-hconres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2013-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Agricultural trade
Congressional oversight
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek through negotiated agreements under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO) the elimination of all direct and indirect subsidies benefitting the production or export of sugar by any foreign country that: (1) exported more than 200,000 metric tons of sugar during 2013, or (2) has in effect a free trade agreement with the United States.
 
Urges the President to: (1) report to Congress detailed information about how any of such countries has eliminated such subsidies, and (2) then propose legislation to implement a &quot;zero for zero&quot; sugar subsidy policy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2013-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President is prohibited under the Constitution from initiating war against Syria without express congressional authorization and the appropriation of funds for the express purpose of waging such a war.

Bill: 113-hconres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2013-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Syria
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President is prohibited under the Constitution from the offensive use of the U.S. Armed Forces in Syria without prior express authorization by an Act of Congress or without a prior express appropriation of funds for that purpose by an Act of Congress; and (2) the President's defiance of those constitutional limitations on his authority to initiate war would constitute an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II, section 4 of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2013-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2013-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating the Detroit brand on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan.

Bill: 113-hconres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2013-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Michigan
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: 
Recognizes and congratulates the Detroit brand of automotive engines, axles, and transmissions on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 113-hconres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2013-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
South Africa
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on July 18, 2013, for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the 95th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2013-07-09
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on July 18, 2013, for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the 95th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2013-07-11
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on July 18, 2013, for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the 95th anniversary of his birth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-07-15
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2013-07-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5673)
action_date: 2013-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5673)
action_date: 2013-07-10
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4231)
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4231)
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4231)
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2013-07-09
text: Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of Taiwan to grant former President Chen Shui-bian medical parole to ensure that he receives the highest level of medical attention.

Bill: 113-hconres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Health care coverage and access
Human rights
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Urges the government of Taiwan to grant former President Chen Shui-bian medical parole to ensure that he receives the highest level of medical attention. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Calling for a democratically elected government for the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Bill: 113-hconres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2013-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Nepal
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: 
Welcomes the free and fair elections for the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. 
 
 Joins with the international community in providing the resources necessary to hold such elections, facilitate a peaceful transition of power, and establish a government that will protect the rights of the people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

Bill: 113-hconres-48
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 46th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, and (2) the people of Israel on the 65th anniversary of their independence.
 
Expresses the belief that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected, and reaffirms Israel's right to take necessary steps to prevent Jerusalem's future division.
 
Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain Israel's undivided capital.
 
Urges the President to discontinue the waiver contained in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 and begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 113-hconres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Business ethics
Human rights
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Designating a National Railroad Monument located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, as the "National Railroad Memorial".

Bill: 113-hconres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2013-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Michigan
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Railroads

Summary:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Railroad Monument located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, be designated as the National Railroad Memorial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution

Bill: 113-hconres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2013-09-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: 
Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should urge the government of Syria and other groups involved in the civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; (2) the United States should declare that it is a requirement of basic justice that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, whether committed by officials of the government of Syria or members of other groups involved in the civil war in Syria, should be investigated and prosecuted; (3) the President should direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; (4) in working with other countries to establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal the United States should promote judicial procedures that enable the prosecution of the most culpable persons guilty of directing such crimes; (5) the United States should make an immediate priority the collection of information for use as evidence to support the indictment and trial of any person responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria; and (6) the United States should urge other interested states to apprehend and deliver into the custody of a Syrian war crimes tribunal persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria, and urge such states to provide relevant information to the tribunal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-30
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2014-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1324-1325)
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased.

Bill: 113-hconres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Retail and wholesale trades
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Declares that the federal excise tax on new tractor trailer trucks, heavy duty trucks, and certain truck trailers should not be increased and that Congress should review the detrimental impacts of such tax in considering future transportation policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Urging all parties to the conflict in Syria to work through the United Nations and with the international community to hold the Assad regime accountable and resolve the crisis in Syria through a negotiated political settlement.

Bill: 113-hconres-53
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Sanctions
Specialized courts
Syria
United Nations
War and emergency powers
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Urges the United States to work with the United Nations (U.N.) and the international community to exhaust all diplomatic and non-military options to facilitate a negotiated settlement in Syria and hold the Assad regime and all responsible parties accountable for human rights violations, including the use of chemical weapons, through efforts such as: (1) requiring Syria to allow unfettered access to humanitarian organizations; (2) engaging in diplomacy to advance a negotiated settlement; (3) strengthening multilateral sanctions against the assets of President Bashar al-Assad and others who may be involved in crimes under international law; (4) investigating and prosecuting crimes against humanity and other crimes under international law, including referring the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court; (5) working with member states of the Chemical Weapons Convention to prevent the deployment and use of weapons of mass destruction, including urging Syria to become a Convention signatory, and formulating a plan to place Syria's chemical weapons stockpile under international control; (6) working with the international community to establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (7) enabling U.S. courts to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity and other crimes under international law committed in Syria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 62.

Bill: 113-hconres-54
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14]
Introduced: 2013-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-16
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.J. Res. 62 (Stability, Security, and Fairness Resolution of 2013).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2013-09-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2013-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations.

Bill: 113-hconres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2013-09-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
International organizations and cooperation
Taiwan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Taiwan deserves United Nations (U.N.) membership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Introduced in House