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Honoring the victims of the Holocaust, commending countries and organizations for marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthen the fight against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and intolerance.

Bill: 114-hres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2015-01-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Human rights
Military personnel and dependents
Poland
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Veterans' organizations and recognition
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
Memorializes the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz and honors the victims of Nazi concentration camps, killing centers, crimes, and aggression.
 
Honors the U.S. Armed Forces, the armed forces of Allied nations, underground resistance fighters, and other persons who helped defeat the Nazi regime during World War II.
 
Expresses gratitude to hosts and participants in events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, including a U.S. presidential delegation attending an event in Oswiecim, Poland.
 
Reaffirms support for educational efforts to teach about the Holocaust, preserve the memory of those murdered, and prevent future genocide.
 
Urges all countries to: (1) implement educational lessons about the Holocaust to explain how unchecked intolerance and prejudice has led to, and could lead to, atrocities as happened during the Holocaust; and (2) improve efforts to identify and combat anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry and intolerance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko, who was captured by Russian forces in Eastern Ukraine and has been held illegally in a Russian prison since July 2014.

Bill: 114-hres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2015-01-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Europe
Human rights
Military personnel and dependents
Russia
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
Condemns the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko, and calls on the Russian Federation to release her immediately.
 
Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons.
 
 Expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

action_date: 2015-09-22
text: 
Condemns the Russian Federation for its illegal imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko, and calls on the Russian Federation to release her immediately.
 
Calls on the United States, its European allies, and the international community to support efforts to release Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons.
 
 Reiterates that it is U.S. policy to not recognize the de jure or de facto sovereignty of the Russian Federation over any part of Ukraine, its airspace, or its territorial waters. 
 
 Calls upon the United States to impose targeted sanctions against persons responsible for the kidnapping, arrest, and imprisonment of Nadiya Savchenko and other illegally detained persons.
 
 Expresses solidarity with the Ukrainian people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6183; text of measure as introduced: CR H6183-6184)
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H6183)
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.(consideration: CR H6183)
action_date: 2015-09-22
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider. (consideration: CR H6183)
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-03-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Louis Zamperini and expressing condolences on his passing.

Bill: 114-hres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2015-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the democratic Constitution of the Republic of India and United States-India relations on India's Republic Day.

Bill: 114-hres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2015-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: 
Calls for the continued strengthening of relations between the United States and India.
 
 Recognizes the democratic values shared between the United States and India.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Bill: 114-hres-54
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2015-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore mail delivery service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2015-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Ethics for the 114th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the support of the United States for Macedonia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Bill: 114-hres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2015-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Europe
Greece
Macedonia
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
National Guard and reserves
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: 
Supports Macedonia's aspirations to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 
 
Recognizes the cooperation between Vermont and Macedonia and the joint military partnership between the Vermont National Guard and the Army of Macedonia. 
 
Recognizes the significant benefits of closer economic and political ties between NATO members and Macedonia. 
 
Appreciates Macedonia's efforts in advancing peace, democracy, and stability. 
 
Calls on the Administration, the Department of State, and European allies to work with Greece and NATO allies to ensure that bilateral disputes do not impede Macedonia's NATO accession. 
 
Urges NATO members to formally extend an invitation to Macedonia to join NATO at one of the next meetings of the North Atlantic Council or NATO Summit in Poland in 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E295)
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of State that in 2015, a year of significant anniversaries for the Jewish people, United States embassies in appropriate countries should commemorate this anniversary year with significant public events including the message that the opportunities for remembrance and reflection contained in these anniversaries are applicable to all peoples.

Bill: 114-hres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2015-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Germany
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: 
 Urges the Administration to continue efforts to combat anti-Semitism globally. 
 
 Urges the Secretary of State that in 2015, a year of significant anniversaries for the Jewish people, U.S. embassies should observe these anniversaries with public events.
 
Calls on the Broadcasting Board of Governors to observe these anniversaries with significant programming. 
 
 Expresses sympathy to the families of all those who suffered due to the Nuremberg laws and during the Holocaust. 
 
Expresses appreciation to governments, groups, and individuals that will appropriately mark these anniversaries and work to promote inter-ethnic and interreligious reconciliation. 
 
Appreciates the role of the Holy See in combating religious intolerance and religious discrimination and acknowledges the role of the 
Nostra Aetate
 proclamation of Pope Paul VI in fostering interreligious dialogue 
 
Condemns all forms of anti-Semitic abuses that are ongoing throughout the world, whether committed by governments or by other persons or groups, particularly in the forms of denying or minimizing the Holocaust and other crimes of Nazi Germany. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2015-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Armed Services for the 114th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Construction Equipment Museum established, operated and maintained by the Historical Construction Equipment Association located in Bowling Green, Ohio, as the National Construction Equipment Museum.

Bill: 114-hres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2015-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: 
Recognizes the National Construction Equipment Museum established, operated, and maintained by the Historical Construction Equipment Association in Bowling Green, Ohio.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2015-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: 
 Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Stalking Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-hres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2015-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the efforts of the many stalking victim service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters for their efforts to promote awareness of stalking.
 
Encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-62
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2015-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Human trafficking
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) provide protections and supports for sexually exploited and trafficked girls in the United States, and (2) create criminal or civil penalties for anyone who buys or sells a child through a system of child trafficking.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2015-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on House Administration for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January 2015 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 114-hres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2015-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2015-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.

Bill: 114-hres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2015-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dominican Republic
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Dominican Heritage Month.
 
Supports the establishment of a national month of Recognition for Dominican-Americans to honor the Dominican people and their contributions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2015, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 114-hres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2015-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2015, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). 
 
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2015-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2015-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-02-02
text: Introduced in House