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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Bill: 113-hres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2013-04-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and (2) tenders its sympathies to her family and countrymen. 
 
Honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her commitment to advancing freedom and democracy and for her friendship to the United States. 
 
Requests the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the family of the deceased and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 
 
States that when the House adjourns on this day it do so as a mark of respect to the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher's memory.

action_date: 2013-04-09
text: 

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

 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and (2) tenders its sympathies to her family and countrymen. 
 
Honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her commitment to advancing freedom and democracy and for her friendship to the United States.
 
Requests the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the family of the deceased and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 
 
States that when the House adjourns on this day it do so as a mark of respect to the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher's memory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1845-1846)
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1845-1846)
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1845-1846)
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

Bill: 113-hres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2013-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: 
Elects members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. 

action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 

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

 
Elects members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. 


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 without objection. (text: CR H1878)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1878)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1878)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the school breakfast program.

Bill: 113-hres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2013-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the school breakfast program and its overall positive effect on the lives of low-income children and families, as well as its effect on helping to improve a child's overall classroom performance.
 
Expresses support for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs in order to improve the test scores and grades of their participating students.
 
Encourages states to: (1) strengthen their school breakfast programs by improving student access and making them part of the school day, (2) work towards the goal of having 70 low-income children eating breakfast for every 100 low-income children eating lunch, (3) promote improvements in the nutritional quality of breakfasts served, and (4) inform students and parents of healthy nutritional and lifestyle choices.
 
Recognizes: (1) that the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 provides low-income children with greater access to nutritious breakfasts; (2) all the partners that help to make successful school breakfast programs; and (3) that National School Breakfast Week helps draw attention to the need for, and success of, the school breakfast program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2013 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2013-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: 
Express support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month.
 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH); (2) inform minority populations about CDH; (3) disseminate information on the importance of good neonatal care for CDH patients; (4) promote good prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and (5) encourage research on CDH to discover its causes, develop treatments, and find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the sinking of U.S.S. Thresher (SSN 593).

Bill: 113-hres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher (submarine) on April 10, 1963, as well as the loss of her gallant crew of sailors and civilians.
 
Expresses the deepest gratitude to all submariners on &quot;eternal patrol&quot; who are forever bound by their dedicated and honorable service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.

Bill: 113-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1120) to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1923)
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR H1923)
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1930-1931)
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 192 (Roll no. 97). (consideration: CR H1929, H1930)
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 146.
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1923-1929)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 15.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the Rules Committee Print 113-6 shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1120 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: 2013-04-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-32, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-32, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.

Bill: 113-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini (a U.S. citizen sentenced to prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the government of Iran).
 
Calls on: (1) Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (2) the U.S. government to work aggressively for his release by designating appropriate Iranian officials for human rights abuses pursuant to the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2013-11-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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: 2013-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 113-hres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Encourages state and local governments to recognize and support such a day. Promotes effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs as a tool to ensure that all people in the United States are educated about HIV.
 
Urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services to better provide for the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to clinically and culturally appropriate care and treatment as early as possible.
 
Commends the work of AIDS service organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and school-based health centers that are providing youth-friendly, effective, prevention, treatment, care, and support services to young people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
 
Recognizes the importance of interventions that address young people's structural barriers to living healthy lives. Prioritizes youth leadership and development to ensure youth involvement in decisions that impact their health and well-being as well as to advance a pipeline for the next generation of HIV/AIDS professionals as a necessary means to achieving an AIDS-free generation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, Parkinson's Awareness Month; and (2) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of state, local, regional, and national organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of people in the United States working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E411)
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles for becoming the first 15 seed to advance to the "Sweet 16" 4th Round in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Bill: 113-hres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Radel, Trey [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2013-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: 
Congratulates the Florida Gulf Coast University on its first two post-season victories and on becoming the first 15th seeded team to reach the "Sweet 16" round in the Division I National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Basketball Tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the sesquicentennial of West Virginia statehood.

Bill: 113-hres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2013-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: 
Recognizes the sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of West Virginia statehood.
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the anniversary of the enactment of Public Law 87-788, commonly known as the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act.

Bill: 113-hres-152
Sponsor: Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2013-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Agricultural education
Agricultural research
Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Forests, forestry, trees
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: 
Celebrates the anniversary of the enactment of the McIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Act. 
 
Affirms the importance of the state-supported colleges and universities conducting forestry research and training supported by such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a "Bill for raising Revenue'' that did not originate in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Comprehensive health care
Constitution and constitutional amendments
General taxation matters
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009: (1) was a "bill for raising revenue" as those words were intended to be understood in article I, section 7, clause 1 of the Constitution; and (2) did not originate in the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 15, 2013, through April 21, 2013, as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.

Bill: 113-hres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term "undocumented" instead of the term "illegal" when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation.

Bill: 113-hres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
States that: (1) members of the House of Representatives should no longer use the term "illegal immigrant" because no human being is illegal; (2) human beings need to be central in immigration discussions; and (3) foreign national, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigrant without papers and immigrant seeking status are examples of terms we can use that do not dehumanize people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Transportation Security Administration should delay implementation of changes to the Prohibited Items List that do not enhance the protection of passengers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-156
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
Disapproves of the decision of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to modify the Prohibited Items List, set to take effect on April 25, 2013, that would allow passengers to bring small knives in their carry-on baggage. Calls for TSA to delay implementation of those changes until it conducts a formal engagement process involving all affected stakeholders and has meaningful consultations with affected air travel industry stakeholders, including flight attendants.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Sikh community's celebration of Vaisakhi.

Bill: 113-hres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2013-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: 
Wishes the Sikh American community a joyous Vaisakhi. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-12
text: Introduced in House