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Directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department 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-647
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of the Treasury
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 Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Secretary or the Department of the Treasury 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.)

 
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Secretary or the Department of the Treasury 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. 122.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-525.
action_date: 2014-07-17
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 113-525.
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 Chairman of the Federal Election Commission to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Commission 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-648
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
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 Chairman of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Chairman or the FEC 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: 2014-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any emails in the possession of the Department of Defense or the National Security Agency 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-649
Sponsor: Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Defense
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
National Security Agency
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Secretary, the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), or any office that reports to the Secretary or the Director 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 Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any electronic communications in the possession of the Secretary, the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA), or any office that reports to the Secretary or the Director 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. 125.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-547.
action_date: 2014-07-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 113-547.
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: 2014-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association on their 90th Anniversary.

Bill: 113-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2014-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: 
Congratulates the American Motorcyclist Association on its 90th Anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the network of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers across the United States and honoring their important work in protecting native wildlife.

Bill: 113-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the importance of experienced and accredited wildlife rehabilitation centers and their contributions to the humane treatment of animals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the President of the United States and the executive branch of Government for continuous actions that violate the laws and Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Condemns the President and the executive branch for actions that are beyond the laws of the United States.
 
Calls on the President and the executive branch to: (1) adhere to the Constitution and halt all unlawful and illegal actions that circumvent Congress and violate the Constitution, and (2) respect the constitutionally defined separation of powers.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 45th anniversary of Stonewall.

Bill: 113-hres-653
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2014-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New York City
Protest and dissent
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the 45th anniversary of the protests following the police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York, New York.
 
Honors those who participated during Stonewall and since that time in the civil rights struggle of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.
 
Recommits the House of Representatives to protecting and providing equal rights for all Americans, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2014-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Health and Human Services
Employment and training programs
House of Representatives
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: 
Declares that the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) has failed to meet the specified requirement of the U.S. Constitution to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the departmental policy providing for the authorization, approval, renewal, modification, or extension of any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under the Social Security Act (SSA) that waives compliance with a mandatory work requirement by eligible states and state plans for participation in block grants under SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF).
 
Requires the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the Secretary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2014-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Civil actions and liability
Comprehensive health care
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of the Treasury
Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: 
Declares that the Secretary of the Treasury has failed to meet the specified requirement of the U.S. Constitution to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the departmental policy provided under the Department of the Treasury Notice 2013-45, as announced by the Department on July 2, 2013, pertaining to the one-year delay in the application of the Internal Revenue Code with respect to reporting requirements by providers of health insurance coverage, certain employers required to report on health insurance coverage, and related requirements under the Code concerning shared responsibility for employers regarding health coverage. 
 
Requires the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the Secretary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the application of Article II, section 3, clause 5, of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 113-hres-656
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2014-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Border security and unlawful immigration
Civil actions and liability
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Homeland Security
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: 
Declares that the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) has failed to meet the specified requirement of the U.S. Constitution to take care that a law be faithfully executed, with respect to the departmental policy to exercise prosecutorial discretion with respect to individuals who came to the United States as children, as announced by DHS on June 15, 2012.
 
Requires the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge the DHS policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-09-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States support for the State of Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.

Bill: 113-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2014-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: 
Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to defend itself and its citizens.
 
 Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.

action_date: 2014-07-11
text: 
Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival.
 
 Condemns the unprovoked rocket fire at Israel and calls on Hamas to cease all rocket and other attacks against Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2014-07-11
text: Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5833-5834)
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student.

Bill: 113-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2014-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: 
Expresses support for a whole child approach to education. 
 
Recognizes the benefit of ensuring students are challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged.
 
Encourages the federal government to identify opportunities among federal agencies to coordinate the education, health, and social service sectors serving youth in the United States.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from waiving any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports such individuals are required to file under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

Bill: 113-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2014-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Transportation costs
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: 
Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from using its authority under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to waive any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports these individuals are required to file under the Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 113-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2014-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the following House Committees: (1) Foreign Affairs, and (2) Homeland Security.

action_date: 2014-07-09
text: 

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

 
Elects a specified Member to the following House Committees: (1) Foreign Affairs, and (2) Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5887)
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5887)
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5887)
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2014-07-09
text: Introduced in House