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Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as "Health and Fitness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2013-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Health and Fitness Month and for efforts to educate Americans on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, the right to counsel.

Bill: 113-hres-196
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2013-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Lawyers and legal services
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.

action_date: 2013-11-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, the right to counsel; and (2) strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
 
Urges states to work to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/12/2013 H6975)
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 11/12/2013 H6975)
action_date: 2013-11-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7034)
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holding objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6975-6977)
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: Mr. Holding moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-260.
action_date: 2013-11-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 113-260.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities is an important responsibility of the United States, and that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the United States to a dignified quality of life.

Bill: 113-hres-197
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a comprehensive approach to expanding and supporting a strong home care workforce and making long-term services and supports affordable and accessible in communities is necessary to uphold the right of seniors and individuals with disabilities to a dignified quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.

Bill: 113-hres-198
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 199 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR H2450)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 199 (Roll no. 133).(text: CR H2450)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 198 (Roll no. 132). (consideration: CR H2459-2460)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2459-2460)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 198, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 198 and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 198 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 198.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2450-2459)
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1406 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. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-51, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-51, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2013 as "National Celiac Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-199
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Celiac Awareness Month, and (2) research funding to find a cure for celiac disease. Recognizes the efforts of advocates and organizations that encourage awareness, promote research, and provide education, support, and hope to those impacted by celiac disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the United States' commitment to the economic and military security of the Republic of Korea and expressing the shared vision of the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Korea for a prosperous and peaceful Asian community on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Bill: 113-hres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Free trade and trade barriers
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
North Korea
South Korea
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the relationship between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the United States is one of great strength and mutual benefit.
 
 Affirms the support of the people of the United States for a secure Republic of Korea through its commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty and other measures to deter North Korean aggression.
 
Congratulates President Park Geun-Hye on her historic election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2013, through May 12, 2013.

Bill: 113-hres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2013-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.

Bill: 113-hres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2013-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 807) to require that the Government prioritize all obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2495)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 139).(text: CR H2495)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 199 (Roll no. 138). (consideration: CR H2523)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2522-2523)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 202, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 202.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2495-2502)
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-52, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-52, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.

Bill: 113-hres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2013-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: 
Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children in the foster care system face.
 
Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
 
Supports the designation of National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending Korean American veterans of the Vietnam War for their service to the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2013-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: 
Commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam War for their service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the goals of National Travel and Tourism Week and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Introduced: 2013-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: 
Recognizes National Travel and Tourism Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the States should investigate and correct abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices.

Bill: 113-hres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Fincher, Stephen Lee [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Congressional oversight
Due process and equal protection
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and states should gather information about and correct: (1) abusive, unsanitary, and illegal abortion practices; and (2) the interstate referral of women and girls to facilities engaged in dangerous or illegal second- and third-trimester procedures. 
 
Declares that Congress has the responsibility to: (1) investigate, and conduct hearings on, abortions performed near, at, or after viability and public policies regarding such abortions; and (2) evaluate the extent to which such abortions involve violations of the natural right to life of infants who are born alive or are capable of being born alive and therefore are entitled to equal protection under the law.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) there is a compelling government interest in protecting the lives of unborn children beginning at least from the stage at which substantial medical evidence indicates that they are capable of feeling pain, which is separate from the compelling governmental interest in protecting the lives of unborn children beginning at the stage of viability, and neither governmental interest is intended to replace the other; and (2) governmental review of public policies and outcomes relating to these issues is long overdue and is an urgent priority that must be addressed.

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2013-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E624-625)
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest by United States citizens.

Bill: 113-hres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Nepal
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Congratulates James W. Whittaker and his fellow climbers on the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest by U.S. citizens.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing opposition to the use of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, argon, or other gases to euthanize shelter animals and support for State laws that require the use of the more humane euthanasia by injection method.

Bill: 113-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
State and local government operations
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Expresses: (1) disapproval of the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter animals, and (2) support for the enactment of state laws requiring the use of euthanasia by injection with sodium pentobarbital as the standard method of euthanasia for all animal shelters.
 
Encourages states to allow licensed shelters to purchase necessary euthanasia drugs, subject to appropriate training and certification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development, and Credit.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and congratulating the members and officers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen for the union's many achievements.

Bill: 113-hres-209
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2013-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Labor-management relations
Railroads
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984.

Bill: 113-hres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2013-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Lebanon
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Terrorism
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the Beirut peacekeeping mission, and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 7 through October 13, 2013, as "Naturopathic Medicine Week" to recognize the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care.

Bill: 113-hres-211
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2013-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Naturopathic Medicine Week. Recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-05-09
text: Introduced in House