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Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many other nations and a leading force for product and manufacturing innovation.

Bill: 113-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2013-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of Harley-Davidson Motor Company as it and others commemorate and celebrate its 110th anniversary.
 
Recognizes the great impact that Harley-Davidson has had on the business, social, and cultural landscape and lives of the U.S. people and citizens of all nations as a quintessential icon of Americana.
 
Congratulates the Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this achievement and trusts that it will continue as a leading force for innovative business practices and products that will continue to provide enjoyment, transportation, and delight for generations to come.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 761) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.

Bill: 113-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2013-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 761) to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to more efficiently develop domestic sources of the minerals and mineral materials of strategic and critical importance to United States economic and national security and manufacturing competitiveness.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5600)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 464).(text: CR H5600)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 192 (Roll no. 463). (consideration: CR H5604-5605)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5600-5606)
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 761 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. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-214, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-214, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2013 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 113-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2013-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) support research to improve the screening and treatment of prostate cancer and to discover the causes of, and a cure for, such cancer; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2013-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: 
Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

action_date: 2013-09-18
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 House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5624)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5624)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5624)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the surveillance operations of the National Security Agency.

Bill: 113-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2013-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Legislative rules and procedure
National Security Agency
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: 
Establishes in the House of Representatives a select Committee to investigate and report to the House on:
 
 
whether the National Security Agency (NSA) violated the rights of American citizens in its surveillance operations;
 
 any improper conduct by officials while conducting them or in reporting to Congress about NSA activities;
 
recommendations on what steps can be taken to better guard American citizens' rights from unconstitutional surveillance operations and what further minimization procedures, if any, should be employed by intelligence agencies to ensure American citizens' constitutional rights are protected;
 
 whether the large scope of NSA surveillance operations is best suited to protect national security; and
 
 any other relevant issues relating to such operations.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 113-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2013-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 192 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H5684)
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 192 (Roll no. 473).(text: CR H5684)
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 193 (Roll no. 472). (consideration: CR H5692-5693)
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 113-216, Part II.
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 113-216, Part II.
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 352.
action_date: 2013-09-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5684-5694)
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Section 2 of theresolution provides that it shall be in order at any time from the calendar day of September 26, 2013, through the calendar day of September 29, 2013, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules and that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter or consideration pursuant to this section. The resolution provides that the amendment printed in the report shall be considered as adopted and the joint resolution, as amended shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-216, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 113-216, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2013-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2013 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 113-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2013-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-20
text: 
Recognizes school principals' and assistant principals' contribution to the success of elementary and secondary school students.
 
Encourages the observation of National Principals Month in a manner that promotes awareness of the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 527, with an amendment.

Bill: 113-hres-354
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2013-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 527 (Helium Stewardship Act of 2013). 
 

action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 527 (Helium Stewardship Act of 2013). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H5816-5819)
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 485).(text: CR H5816-5819)
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5824-5825)
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 354.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5816-5821)
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Bill: 113-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2013-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Corporation for National and Community Service
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 
Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
 
Recognizes the Corporation's work to improve lives, strengthen communities, expand economic opportunity, foster innovation and civic engagement, and engage millions of U.S. people in solving critical problems through national service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2013-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Hospital care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of U.S. communities; (2) preserving and strengthening access to quality health care in rural areas is crucial to the success and prosperity of the United States; (3) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (4) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas of the United States.
 
Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals across the United States who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

Bill: 113-hres-357
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2013-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5842)
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 23, 2013, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 113-hres-358
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2013-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs. 
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing the importance of adult education and family literacy programs, calling upon the federal government, states, localities, schools, libraries, nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, consumer advocates, institutions of higher education, labor unions, and businesses to support increased access to adult education and family literacy programs to ensure a literate society.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that tax reform should jointly address corporate and pass-through entities in a fiscally responsible manner, and that reform should reduce the current tax rate differences between corporate and pass-through entities while maintaining adequate forms of organization for businesses.

Bill: 113-hres-359
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2013-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Income tax rates
Tax reform and tax simplification

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that tax reform should: (1) jointly address corporate and pass-through entities in a fiscally responsible manner, and (2) reduce the current tax rate differences between corporate and pass-through entities while maintaining adequate forms of organization for businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not cede this power to the President.

Bill: 113-hres-360
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2013-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority vested in the U.S. Constitution to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not surrender its authority to establish the debt limit of the United States to the executive branch or allow the President to raise the debt ceiling unilaterally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2013-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 26, 2014, as "National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 113-hres-362
Sponsor: Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27]
Introduced: 2013-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Pediatric Bone Cancer Awareness Day.
 
Commends: (1) children battling bone cancer, and their families and friends, for their courage and perseverance; (2) organizations like the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation that raise awareness and encourage the accurate and early diagnosis of pediatric bone cancer; and (3) the researchers, scientists, and health care providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a cure for pediatric bone cancer.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-363
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2013-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "World Alzheimer's Month".

Bill: 113-hres-364
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2013-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Alzheimer's Month.
 
Acknowledges: (1) the impact Alzheimer's has on the lives of individuals, and (2) the progress and improvements neurological research has made in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2013-09-27
text: Introduced in House