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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3189) to prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer, relinquishment, or other impairment of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other professionals, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 17, 2014, through March 21, 2014.

Bill: 113-hres-515
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2014-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3189) to prohibit the conditioning of any permit, lease, or other use agreement on the transfer, relinquishment, or other impairment of any water right to the United States by the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4015) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate and improve Medicare payments for physicians and other professionals, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 17, 2014, through March 21, 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 126). (text: CR H2374-2375)
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 126).(text: CR H2374-2375)
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 193 (Roll no. 125). (consideration: CR H2383)
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 515.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2374-2383, H2385)
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 3189. The rule makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill and provides that it shall be considered as read. The rule provides for a closed rule for H.R. 4015 with one hour of debate on the bill.
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-379, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-379, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.

Bill: 113-hres-516
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2014-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: 
Supports the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 113-hres-517
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2014-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: 
Condemns the offensive and disrespectful manner in which Chairman Darrell E. Issa conducted the hearing of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on March 5, 2014.
 
 Requires that he come to the well of the House of Representatives to issue a public apology to Members of the House. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 173, 10 Present (Roll no. 133).
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Mr. Cantor moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as "Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month" to increase public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the autonomic functions of the body.

Bill: 113-hres-518
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2014-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month to increase public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects the body's autonomic functions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 113-hres-519
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2014-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Calling for an end to attacks on Syrian civilians and expanded humanitarian access.

Bill: 113-hres-520
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2014-03-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Jordan
Lebanon
Marriage and family status
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Multilateral development programs
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex offenses
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Turkey
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: 
Condemns all parties' attacks on civilians in Syria.
 
Calls for the United Nations (U.N.)-monitored implementation of the provisions of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2139 to allow unhindered humanitarian access to people in need throughout Syria. 
 
Urges the Administration and U.S. allies to formally withdraw their recognition of Bashar al-Assad's regime unless the Assad regime and its supporting militias discontinue their grave human rights abuses. 
 
Calls upon the U.N. Security Council to suspend Syria's General Assembly membership until the Assad regime has ceased attacks upon civilians and granted access for deliveries of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria. 
 
Commends regional governments and communities for continuing to host Syrian refuges. 
 
Calls upon the Assad regime, the Syrian opposition, the Administration, and the U.N. to improve their support for the Syrian-American community as they work to aid the Syrian people. 
 
Calls on the international community to implement steps to mitigate risks and prevent gender-based violence against refugee and displaced women and girls. 
 
Urges international donors and aid agencies to integrate humanitarian relief and longer-term development programs through a comprehensive strategy to address the protracted Syrian crisis. 
 
Calls on the President to submit a strategy to Congress for U.S. engagement in the Syria crisis, with a specific focus on humanitarian assistance and protecting human rights.


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: 2014-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Middle Level Education Month".

Bill: 113-hres-521
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2014-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the those who educate this unique age group.
 
Encourages people to observe National Middle Level Education Month by visiting and celebrating schools that are responsible for educating the nation's young adolescents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2014 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-522
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2014-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and (2) research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-523
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2014-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees on: (1) Transportation and Infrastructure, and (2) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2014-03-25
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified named Member to the following House Committees: (1) Transportation and Infrastructure, and (2) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2621)
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2621)
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2621)
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 113-hres-525
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2014-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America and its member programs throughout the country in addressing senior hunger and improving the quality of life for millions of our nation's seniors each year.

Bill: 113-hres-526
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2014-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Aging
Congressional tributes
Food assistance and relief
Members of Congress
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: 
Recognizes the important work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America and its member programs in addressing senior hunger, increasing awareness of the need for senior nutrition programs, and in raising non-federal funds and soliciting volunteers to support these programs.
 
 Honors the Meals On Wheels Association of America and senior nutrition programs around the country. 
 
 Encourages Members of Congress to support their local senior nutrition programs by participating in their local March For Meals events and delivering meals to home bound seniors in a community within their district or state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 113-hres-527
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2014-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.
 
Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and prevent disease and injury and through the strengthening of the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-528
Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2014-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

Bill: 113-hres-529
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2014-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: 
Recognizes Cesar Chavez Day to honor the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. 
 
Pledges to promote his legacy and encourages the people of the United States to remember his rallying cry, &quot;Si, se puede!&quot; (&quot;Si, se puede!&quot; is Spanish for &quot;Yes, we can!&quot;) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours.

Bill: 113-hres-530
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2014-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2575) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-hour threshold for classification as a full-time employee for purposes of the employer mandate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and replace it with 40 hours.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 153). (text: CR H2813)
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 186 (Roll no. 153).(text: CR H2813)
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 152). (consideration: CR H2819)
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 530.
action_date: 2014-04-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2813-2819)
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2575 with 3 hours 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: 2014-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-397, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-397, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2014-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and the Workforce, and (3) Science and Technology.

action_date: 2014-04-01
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and the Workforce, and (3) Science and Technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2787)
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2787)
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2786-2787)
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Calls on the Government of Turkey to allow free expression and Internet freedom.

Bill: 113-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2014-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: 
Calls on the government of Turkey to lift restrictions on freedoms of the press, expression, and the Internet, including social media.
 
Recognizes the role of technology and social media in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate, access information, and support accountability.
 
Reaffirms the importance of Internet freedom to promote democracy and good governance around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2014-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 113-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2014-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe such Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Mayo Clinic.

Bill: 113-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2014-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Minnesota

Summary:
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: 
 Recognizes the 150th anniversary of Mayo Clinic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-04-01
text: Introduced in House