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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5016) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4718) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.

Bill: 113-hres-661
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2014-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5016) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4718) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 188 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H6043-6044)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 188 (Roll no. 392).(text: CR H6043-6044)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 192 (Roll no. 391). (consideration: CR H6065)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6065-6066)
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 661, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 661.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6043-6049)
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: The resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5016 and H.R. 4718. The resolution provides for one hour of debate for each bill. Amendments may be offered to H.R. 5016, however no amendments are in order for H.R. 4718 except for the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means and modified by the amendment printed in House Report 113-517. One motion to recommit is allowed for each bill.
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-517, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-517, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2014 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 113-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2014-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: 
Recognizes school principals' and assistant principals' contribution to the success of elementary, middle, and high school students.
 
Encourages the observation of National Principals Month in a manner that promotes awareness of the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the Sunni Islamist insurgent and terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Levant (ISIL) as it expands its control over areas in northwestern Iraq.

Bill: 113-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2014-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: 
Reaffirms the commitments of the House of Representatives to promoting and protecting religious freedom around the world and providing relief to minority groups facing persecution. 
 
Calls on the Department of State to work with the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi central government, neighboring countries, the diaspora community in the United States, the United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Refugees, and other key stakeholders to help secure safe havens for persons claiming amnesty in Iraq. 
 
Requests the addition of a Special Representative for Religious Minorities to be included in Prime Minister al-Maliki's newly reconstructed government. 
 
Urges the Administration to expedite the visa processing for Iraq's minority groups and to lift the quota cap for Iraqi-Christians in order to streamline the process of accepting refugees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the arrest of Lois G. Lerner to answer the charge of contempt of Congress.

Bill: 113-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of the Treasury
Evidence and witnesses
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: 
Calls for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to issue a warrant directing the the Sergeant-at-Arms to arrest Lois G. Lerner, take her into custody in the District of Columbia jail, and bring her to the bar of the House without delay to answer to the charge of contempt of its authority, breach of its privileges, and insult to the integrity of its proceedings. 
 
Prohibits Lerner, while in custody, from having any special privileges beyond those extended to her fellow inmates, from having access to any computer or telephone, or from being visited by anyone other than her counsel, clergy, physician, or family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the murder of Israeli and Palestinian children in Israel and the ongoing and escalating violence in that country.

Bill: 113-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2014-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: 
Condemns the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaer, and Eyal Yifrach by terrorists associated with Hamas and the murder of Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists.
 
 Commends Israeli authorities for acting swiftly to apprehend the killers of Mohammed Abu Khdeir and expects that the murderers will be punished to the full extent of the law.
 
 Calls on the Hamas-backed Palestinian Authority (PA) to cooperate with the Israeli government to apprehend the murderers of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaer, and Eyal Yifrach and bring them to justice.
 
 Calls on Hamas to halt its attacks on Israel and stop provoking Israel into a conflict.
 
 Urges the PA to sever ties with Hamas until it recognizes Israel's right to exist and renounces terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2014-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program.

Bill: 113-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2014-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing and community development funding
Rural conditions and development
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, now in its 40th year of continuous service.
 
Recognizes the benefits the CDBG program has provided to urban, suburban, and rural communities.
 
Acknowledges the importance of this federal grant program to states and local communities throughout the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression, and for the designation of July 26, 2014, as National Dance Day.

Bill: 113-hres-667
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2014-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: 
Supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate the national commitment to dance education and physical fitness. 
 
Acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity. 
 
Commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant program.

Bill: 113-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2014-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing and community development funding
Rural conditions and development
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, now in its 40th year of continuous service.
 
Recognizes the benefits the CDBG program has provided to urban, suburban, and rural communities.
 
Acknowledges the importance of this federal grant program to states and local communities throughout the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-10]
Introduced: 2014-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5021) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 408). (text: CR H6235)
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 408).(text: CR H6235)
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 407). (consideration: CR H6240-6241; text: CR H6240-6241)
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 669.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6235-6242)
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5021 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: 2014-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-521, by Mr. Webster (FL).
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-521, by Mr. Webster (FL).
action_date: 2014-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions for food inventory.

Bill: 113-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2014-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions for food inventory.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 183 (Roll no. 429). (text: CR H6357)
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 183 (Roll no. 429).(text: CR H6357)
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 186 (Roll no. 428). (consideration: CR H6362-6363; text: CR H6362)
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 670.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 670.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6357-6363)
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-51 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-522, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-522, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Bill: 113-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2014-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the centennial of the founding of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
 
Honors the Fraternity for a century of fortitude and distinguished service to the people of the United States and the global community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1176-1177)
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2014-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 12 (Voter Empowerment Act of 2013).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2014-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the seventh annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; (2) the media to observe this Awareness Day by educating clinicians about the important role they play in providing access to HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services and by educating clinicians and the public about the benefits of HIV testing; and (3) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that sedentary lifestyles are a public health issue and supporting the designation of a National Get Vertical Day to recognize the importance of preventing physical inactivity and encouraging adults to live physically active lifestyles.

Bill: 113-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2014-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Get Vertical Day and encourages employers and employees to acknowledge its goals and ideals by incorporating physical movement and appropriate programming into daily work activity.
 
Recognizes the serious long-term health effects of sedentary lifestyles. Urges promotion of physical movement and active lifestyles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Constitutional authority of the Governors of the States of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to take action to secure the international border of the United States within their States.

Bill: 113-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2014-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
California
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Defense spending
Intergovernmental relations
Latin America
Mexico
Military civil functions
National Guard and reserves
New Mexico
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: 
Recognizes, supports, and defends the constitutional authority of the governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy units of the National Guard to secure the international border of the United States within their states.
 
 Urges such governors to immediately deploy units of the National Guard to: (1) gain effective control of the southern border of the United States, and (2) prevent anyone without legal immigration status from entering the United States.
 
Declares a commitment to appropriating the necessary monies to effectively support any such deployments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Introduced in House