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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4413) to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to provide end users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end users manage risks to help keep consumer costs low, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-629
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2014-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4413) to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to better protect futures customers, to provide end users with market certainty, to make basic reforms to ensure transparency and accountability at the Commission, to help farmers, ranchers, and end users manage risks to help keep consumer costs low.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 317). (text: CR H5508)
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 317).(text: CR H5508)
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5513)
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 629, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5512)
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 629.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5508-5513)
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113-47.
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-476, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-476, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the benefits and importance of music making as an essential form of creative expression and expressing support for designating the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2014, as Make Music Day.

Bill: 113-hres-630
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2014-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Music
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: 
Supports the designation of Make Music Day (the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2014) to celebrate the national commitment to making music and the importance of access to music education for all children.
 
Recognizes Make Music Day organizers and volunteers across the United States for promoting such Day and for their efforts in promoting awareness of the benefits of making music and the importance of access to music education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.

Bill: 113-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2014-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2014, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 113-hres-632
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2014-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1035)
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House with respect to accountability for mismanagement at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 113-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2014-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Health care coverage and access
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
actions by officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) represent a clear violation of the public's trust in the VA to provide veterans with access to quality health care and warrant criminal investigation,
 
the inability of the Administration to objectively investigate its own wrongdoing warrants the appointment of a Special Counsel to determine whether VA mismanagement and misconduct were criminal, and
 
the appointment of a Special Counsel would be in the public interest.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5562)
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims of the devastating landslide on March 22, 2014, extending the thanks of those who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims of the landslide, commending the resiliency of the affected communities for their strength, and committing to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of the affected communities.

Bill: 113-hres-634
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2014-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
First responders and emergency personnel
Natural disasters
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: 
Expresses condolences to the victims of the devastating landslide near Oso, Washington on March 22, 2014.
 
Extends thanks to the first responders, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, volunteers, and medical personnel who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims.
 
Commends the resiliency of the affected communities.
 
Commits to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the people of those communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Dog Ate My Tax Receipts Resolution

Bill: 113-hres-635
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of the Treasury
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that taxpayers shall be given the benefit of the doubt with regard to their justification for not producing critical documentation until the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) produces all documentation demanded by the House or produces acceptable justification for not doing so.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3301) to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-636
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2014-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to provide for expedited approval of exportation of natural gas to World Trade Organization countries, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3301) to require approval for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at the national boundary of the United States for the import or export of oil, natural gas, or electricity to or from Canada or Mexico.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 186 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H5652)
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 186 (Roll no. 342).(text: CR H5652)
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 184 (Roll no. 341). (consideration: CR H5658-5659)
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 636.
action_date: 2014-06-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5652-5659)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: For H.R. 6, one hour of general debate and amendments are confined to those printed in part A of the report accompanying this resolution. For H.R. 3301, one hour of general debate and amendments are confined to those printed in part B of the report accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-492, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-492, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee.

Bill: 113-hres-637
Sponsor: Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2014-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1052)
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating President Gerald R. Ford and the invaluable impact of his service to the United States in honor of the 40th anniversary of his Presidency.

Bill: 113-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2014-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 
Commemorates the presidency of Gerald R. Ford and his extraordinary contributions to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 815) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Bill: 113-hres-639
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2014-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 815) to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week".

Bill: 113-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2014-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week.
 
Recognizes and honors people who are deaf-blind and organizations, such as the Helen Keller National Center, that continue to promote the awareness and needs of the deaf-blind community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the three kidnapped teenagers held captive in the West Bank, and for other purposes.

Bill: 113-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Crimes against children
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Demands the release of the three captives, Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er and Naftali Frankel.
 
 Expresses: (1) support for Israel as a Jewish and democratic state, with secure borders, living in peace alongside an independent Palestinian state; (2) concern and sympathy for the families of Eyal Yifrach, Gil-ad Sha'er, and Naftali Frankel; and (3) a commitment to seek the captives' release.
 
Reiterates the commitment of the House of Representatives to uphold the conditions in U.S. law regarding U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority (PA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President of the United States transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Executive Office of the President that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

Bill: 113-hres-645
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Executive Office of the President
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the President or the Executive Office of the President that were transmitted to or from any electronic mail accounts used by Lois Lerner, former Director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.


action_date: 2014-07-17
text: 

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

 
Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the President or the Executive Office of the President that were transmitted to or from any electronic mail accounts used by Lois Lerner, former Director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-524.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-524.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-07-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department of Justice that were transmitted to or from the email account(s) of former Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division Director Lois Lerner between January 2009 and April 2011.

Bill: 113-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Attorney General or the Department of Justice (DOJ) that were transmitted to or from any electronic mail accounts used by Lois Lerner, former Director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.

action_date: 2014-07-22
text: 

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

 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Attorney General or the Department of Justice (DOJ) that were transmitted to or from any electronic mail accounts used by Lois Lerner, former Director of the Exempt Organizations Division of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), between January 1, 2009, and April 30, 2011.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-545.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-545.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2014-07-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2014-07-15
text: Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House