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113-hconres-125 113 hconres 125 Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress. Congress 2014-12-12 2014-12-17 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17] TX R F000461 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on: (1) any legislative day from Friday, December 12, 2014, through Wednesday, December 31, 2014, it stand adjourned until 1 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015; and (2) the legislative day of Friday, January 2, 2015, it stand adjourned sine die. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, December 12, 2014, through Friday, January 2, 2015, it stand adjourned sine die. 2023-01-11T13:25:17Z  
113-hconres-122 113 hconres 122 Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 83. Congress 2014-12-10 2014-12-15 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] KY R R000395 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 83 to amend the long title to read "Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes." 2023-01-11T13:25:17Z  
113-hconres-123 113 hconres 123 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3979. Congress 2014-12-10 2014-12-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] CA R M000508 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3979 (Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) to change specified categories of the United States Munitions list referred to in the definition of "personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment." 2023-01-11T13:25:17Z  
113-hconres-124 113 hconres 124 Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5771. Congress 2014-12-10 2014-12-17 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] MI R C000071 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to amend the enrollment of H.R.5771 to cite Division B of such Act as the Stephen Beck, Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 or the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014. 2023-01-11T13:25:17Z  
113-hconres-121 113 hconres 121 Providing for a correction in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3979. Congress 2014-12-04 2014-12-12 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] CA R M000508 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives, in the enrollment of H.R. 3979, to revise the official title of such bill to read: "An Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes". 2023-01-11T13:25:18Z  
113-hconres-120 113 hconres 120 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol. Congress 2014-12-03 2014-12-08 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] TX R M001157 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on December 10, 2014, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the World War II members of the Civil Air Patrol. 2023-01-11T13:25:18Z  
113-hconres-119 113 hconres 119 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Congress 2014-11-20 2014-11-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] FL R R000435 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 20, 2014, through Friday, November 28, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2014. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 20, 2014, through Friday, November 28, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, December 1, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:25:23Z  
113-hconres-118 113 hconres 118 Expressing the sense of Congress that health workers deserve our profound gratitude and respect for their commitments and sacrifices in addressing the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. International Affairs 2014-11-14 2014-11-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] RI D C001084 12 Honors the commitment, courage, and sacrifices made by medical professionals, health care workers, government officials, military personnel, nongovernmental organizations, members of civil society, faith leaders, and volunteers engaged in the effort to combat Ebola. Calls on: (1) research and development groups and medical device companies to develop better ways to protect health workers from Ebola infection; and (2) the international community to increase its commitments of resources, services, and personnel to assist affected nations in addressing Ebola. Remains committed to mobilizing the resources and personnel necessary to fight the spread of Ebola and to protect U.S. national security and global health interests. Recognizes the need to address long-term solutions to Ebola, including by helping to build resilient public health systems. 2023-01-11T13:25:23Z  
113-hconres-116 113 hconres 116 Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-09-18 2014-09-18 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. House Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6] WA D K000381 4 Congratulates sailors of the U.S. Submarine Force upon the completion of 4,000 ballistic missile submarine deterrent patrols. Honors and thanks the crews and their families for their dedication and sacrifice. 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z  
113-hconres-117 113 hconres 117 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Admiral Ben Moreell and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-09-18 2014-09-18 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7] NJ R L000567 1 Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Admiral Ben Moreell. 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z  
113-hconres-113 113 hconres 113 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require any Member whose Members' Representational Allowance is used to pay for a flight on a private aircraft to report information on the flight not later than 30 days after the flight, and requiring any Senator whose official funds are used to pay for a flight on a private aircraft to report information on the flight not later than 30 days after the flight. Congress 2014-09-11 2014-09-11 Referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. House Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6] LA R C001075 0 Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member to file a report with the Clerk of the House if funds in the Member's Representational Allowance are used for a flight for which the aircraft owner or operator is paid the pro rata share of the fair market value of the normal and usual charter fare or rental charge for a comparable plane. Requires the Member to file this report within 30 days after the flight, including information on: the amount paid for the flight from the Representational Allowance; the destinations covered by the flight; and the flight's purpose, including any reasons why the purpose could not be met by taking a flight on an aircraft operated by an air carrier or commercial operator described in the Rule. Requires a Senator to file a similar report with the Secretary of the Senate if funds in the Senator's Official Personnel and Office Expense Account are used for a noncommercial or nongovernment aircraft flight. 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z  
113-hconres-114 113 hconres 114 Urging Congress to debate and vote on a statutory authorization for any sustained United States combat role in Iraq or Syria. International Affairs 2014-09-11 2014-09-11 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] AZ D G000551 23 States that Congress: (1) should debate and vote on a statutory authorization for any sustained U.S. combat role in Iraq or Syria, (2) does not support the deployment of ground combat troops in Iraq or Syria, (3) should ensure that any such statutory authorization is limited, and (4) should ensure that any statutory authorization includes robust reporting requirements. 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z  
113-hconres-115 113 hconres 115 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-09-11 2014-09-11 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13] GA D S001157 16 Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative postage stamp to honor: (1) civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner; and (2) the campaign in Mississippi to register African-American voters during the summer of 1964, which is commonly referred to as the Freedom Summer of 1964. Calls for such stamp to be based upon a Congress of Racial Equality poster from 1964 created by civil rights movement photographer Danny Lyon. 2023-01-11T13:25:40Z  
113-hconres-112 113 hconres 112 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Congress 2014-08-04 2014-08-05 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] WI R P000265 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Monday, August 4, 2014, through Friday, September 5, 2014, it stand adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Monday, August 4, 2014, through Friday, September 5, 2014, it stand recessed or adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:25:41Z  
113-hconres-111 113 hconres 111 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3230. Congress 2014-07-30 2014-08-01 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1] FL R M001144 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3230 (Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014) to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish medical care to veterans through physicians and other suppliers who are participating in the Medicare program. 2023-01-11T13:26:03Z  
113-hconres-110 113 hconres 110 Calling for urgent international intervention on behalf of Iraqi civilians facing a dire humanitarian crisis and severe persecution in the Nineveh Plain region of Iraq. International Affairs 2014-07-24 2014-07-24 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] NE R F000449 55 Condemns the religious bigotry, property destruction, and violent attacks on, and intimidation of, Iraqi civilians by armed extremists. Calls upon the government of Iraq to protect the safety and constitutional rights of all Iraqi citizens. Calls on the President, Secretary of State, and the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to implement a humanitarian intervention to protect civilians, stabilize the security situation in the Nineveh Plain region of Iraq, and facilitate humanitarian assistance in the Kurdistan region to help absorb the influx of refugees. Calls on the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to document human rights abuses against Iraqi civilians and develop a plan to facilitate access to potable water, health care, fuel, electricity, and basic security for the most vulnerable civilian populations. Calls on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to coordinate with international humanitarian organizations working in Iraq to develop an effective strategy for resettlement assistance and mechanisms to ensure that assistance reaches the intended recipients. 2023-01-11T13:26:03Z  
113-hconres-109 113 hconres 109 Expressing the sense of Congress relating to extending the interim agreement with the Government of Iran regarding its nuclear program. International Affairs 2014-07-23 2014-07-23 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8] AZ R F000448 9 Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and world leaders to: (1) express support for the universal rights and freedoms of the people of Iran; and (2) prevent Iran's support for terrorist groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah. 2023-01-11T13:26:03Z  
113-hconres-108 113 hconres 108 Providing for the correction of the enrollment of H.R. 5021. Congress 2014-07-17 2014-07-30 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] UT R C001076 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of the Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5021 (Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014) by prohibiting the budgetary effects of that Act and its amendments from being entered on the PAYGO scorecards of either the House of Representatives or of the Senate. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-hconres-107 113 hconres 107 A concurrent resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations. International Affairs 2014-07-16 2014-12-10 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27] FL R R000435 102 Condemns the use of innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize and condemn Hamas's use of human shields. Places responsibility for the rocket attacks against Israel on Hamas and other terrorist organizations, such as Palestine Islamic Jihad. Supports Israel's sovereign right to defend its territory and citizens from Hamas's rocket attacks, kidnapping attempts, and the use of tunnels and other means to carry out attacks against Israel. Expresses condolences to the families of the innocent victims on both sides of the conflict. Supports Palestinian civilians who reject Hamas and all forms of terrorism and violence and who desire to live in peace with their Israeli neighbors. Supports efforts to demilitarize the Gaza Strip. Condemns the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council's biased commission of inquiry into Israel's Gaza operations. 2023-01-11T13:25:18Z  
113-hconres-105 113 hconres 105 Prohibiting the President from deploying or maintaining United States Armed Forces in a sustained combat role in Iraq without specific, subsequent statutory authorization. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-07-11 2014-07-28 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. House Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] MA D M000312 9 Prohibits the President from deploying or maintaining U.S. Armed Forces in a sustained combat role in Iraq without specific statutory authorization enacted after the adoption of this concurrent resolution. States that nothing in this concurrent resolution supersedes the requirements of the War Powers Resolution. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-hconres-106 113 hconres 106 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. Congress 2014-07-11 2014-07-30 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9] PA R S001154 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on September 10, 2014, for a ceremony to award congressional gold medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-hconres-104 113 hconres 104 Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-06-25 2014-07-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. House Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] ME D M001149 0 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day. Encourages the President and the people of the United States to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War. 2023-01-11T13:26:18Z  
113-hconres-103 113 hconres 103 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Congress 2014-06-23 2014-07-30 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 29th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on October 3, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:26:04Z  
113-hconres-102 113 hconres 102 Expressing support for designation of June 21 as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and gun safety. Health 2014-06-20 2014-06-20 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] RI D C001084 6 Expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to begin asking the question, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" before their child visits other homes and for the goals and ideals of such day. 2023-01-11T13:26:18Z  
113-hconres-101 113 hconres 101 Expressing the sense of Congress that Warren Weinstein should be returned home to his family. International Affairs 2014-06-11 2014-06-11 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6] MD D D000620 2 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administration should: (1) use all lawful tools to bring Warren Weinstein, who was abducted in Pakistan in 2011 and currently held captive by al-Qaeda, home to his family; (2) make the return of all U.S. citizens held captive abroad a top priority; and (3) keep Congress apprised of its actions to achieve such goals. 2023-01-11T13:26:18Z  
113-hconres-100 113 hconres 100 Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Congress 2014-05-22 2014-06-11 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] OH D F000455 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on June 24, 2014, for a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 2023-01-11T13:26:18Z  
113-hconres-99 113 hconres 99 Expressing support for designation of a "National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day". International Affairs 2014-05-21 2014-05-21 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] CO D P000593 9 Supports the designation of National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. 2023-01-11T13:26:32Z  
113-hconres-98 113 hconres 98 Urging the President to immediately request the resignation of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-05-15 2014-05-15 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. House Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27] TX R F000460 22 Urges the President to immediately request the resignation of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki. 2023-01-11T13:26:33Z  
113-hconres-97 113 hconres 97 Recognizing caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers. Health 2014-04-10 2014-04-10 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. House Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2] NE R T000459 6 Recognizes caregiving as a profession and the need for increased educational opportunities for both paid and family caregivers. Expresses support for: (1) paid caregivers, the private home care industry, and the efforts of family caregivers nationwide by encouraging individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors; and (2) current and future federal programs that address the needs of seniors and their family caregivers. Encourages: (1) accessible and affordable self-directed care for seniors, and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue working to educate people on the impact of aging and the importance of knowing the options available to meet seniors' personal needs. 2023-01-11T13:26:42Z  
113-hconres-96 113 hconres 96 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2015 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2016 through 2024. Economics and Public Finance 2014-04-04 2014-04-11 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 365. House Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] WI R R000570 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2015, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2016-FY2024. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2015-FY2024 with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) new budget authority, (3) budget outlays, (4) deficits (on-budget), (5) debt subject to limit, and (6) debt held by the public. (Sec. 102) Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for specified major functional categories for FY2015-FY2024. Title II: Recommended Long-Term Levels - (Sec. 201) Lists recommended revenue, spending, and deficit levels and amounts for FY2030, FY2035, and FY2040 as a percent of the federal gross domestic product (GDP) with respect to: (1) federal revenues, (2) budget outlays, (3) deficits, and (4) debt. Title III: Reserve Funds - (Sec. 301) Authorizes a certain reserve fund to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the health care-related provisions of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (2010 health care laws). (Sec. 302) Authorizes certain deficit-neutral reserve funds: to reform the 2010 health care laws, to repeal all or part of the decreases in Medicare spending included in them, for the sustainable growth rate of the Medicare program, to reform the tax code, to implement a trade agreement, for revenue measures that would not increase the deficit for FY2015-FY2024, for rural counties and schools for transportation by maintaining the solvency of the Highway Trust Fund, and to reform policies and programs to reduce poverty and increase opportunity and upward mobility. Title IV: Estimates of Direct Spending - (Sec. 401) Establishes means-tested direct spending: (1) at 6.8% for the average rate of growth in the total level of outlays during the 10-year period preceding FY2015, and (2) at 5.4% und… 2023-04-28T03:45:53Z  
113-hconres-94 113 hconres 94 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. International Affairs 2014-03-25 2014-03-25 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. House Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3] AL R R000575 11 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) hold the Russian Federation accountable for being in material breach of its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty; (2) demand that the Russian Federation eliminate the military systems that constitute such material breach; (3) not engage in further reductions of U.S. nuclear forces and not engage in nuclear arms reduction negotiations with the Russian Federation until such military systems have been eliminated; and (4) consider, in consultation with U.S. allies, whether it is in U.S. national security interests to remain unilaterally a party to the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty if the Russian Federation is still in material breach of it after one year. 2023-01-11T13:26:53Z  
113-hconres-95 113 hconres 95 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding support for voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation implemented through cooperation with local soil and water conservation districts. Public Lands and Natural Resources 2014-03-25 2014-03-25 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8] NC R H001067 15 Declares that Congress supports the conservation of the nation's natural resources and working lands. Expresses the sense of Congress that voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation, provided in partnership with local conservation districts, is necessary to sustain natural resources, meet the needs of a growing population, and ensure safe, abundant, and adequate resources for current and future generations. 2023-01-11T13:26:53Z  
113-hconres-93 113 hconres 93 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3370. Congress 2014-03-13 2014-03-14 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11] NY R G000569 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3370. 2023-01-11T13:26:53Z  
113-hconres-92 113 hconres 92 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Congress 2014-03-11 2014-04-08 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] PA R B001269 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds, namely: the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition on May 14, 2014, to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bag pipe exhibition; and the 33rd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on May 15, 2014, to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2013. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-hconres-90 113 hconres 90 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Congress 2014-03-06 2014-04-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7] PA R M001181 3 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on April 30, 2014, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-hconres-91 113 hconres 91 Encouraging reunions of divided Korean American families. International Affairs 2014-03-06 2014-04-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13] NY D R000053 41 Recognizes the significance of North Korea's willingness to resume family reunions between North and South Korea. Encourages North Korea to allow Korean Americans to meet with their divided families in North Korea. Calls on North Korea to continue building goodwill that is conducive to peace on the Korean Peninsula. 2023-01-11T13:26:53Z  
113-hconres-89 113 hconres 89 Expressing support for designation of October 28, annually, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day". Emergency Management 2014-03-05 2014-03-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. House Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] NC R M001187 2 Expresses support for the designation of Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day. 2023-01-11T13:26:53Z  
113-hconres-86 113 hconres 86 Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the enactment of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the nationwide Cooperative Extension System. Agriculture and Food 2014-02-25 2014-03-13 Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. House Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8] GA R S001189 67 Recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever Act which established the Cooperative Extension System. Honors the university faculty and local educators who provide educational programs to help people, families, youth, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Thanks the volunteers who promote excellence for 4-H Clubs, the Master Gardeners program, the Family and Consumer Sciences program, and other Cooperative Extension System programs. Encourages continued collaboration and cooperation among federal, state, and local governments to assure the sustainability of the Cooperative Extension System. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hconres-87 113 hconres 87 Recognizing the occasion of the 200th Anniversary of the Star Spangled Banner and its importance to the people of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 2014-02-25 2014-02-25 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1] MI R B001271 6 Recognizes the significance of our national anthem and its importance to the people of the United States on the occasion of its 200th anniversary. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hconres-88 113 hconres 88 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Congress 2014-02-25 2014-04-07 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] MD D H000874 7 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 14, 2014. 2023-01-11T13:26:43Z  
113-hconres-85 113 hconres 85 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-02-21 2014-02-21 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] OH D B001281 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers, and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hconres-81 113 hconres 81 Providing a correction in the enrollment of S. 25. Congress 2014-02-11 2014-02-14 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] MS R H001045 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct the enrollment of S. 25 (South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act) by amending the title. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hconres-82 113 hconres 82 Providing a correction in the enrollment of S. 540. Congress 2014-02-11 2014-02-14 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3] MS R H001045 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of the Senate to correct the enrollment of S. 540 by amending the title. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hconres-83 113 hconres 83 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. Congress 2014-02-11 2014-05-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2] HI D G000571 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 8, 2014, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I. 2023-01-11T13:26:33Z  
113-hconres-84 113 hconres 84 Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 105th anniversary. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2014-02-11 2014-03-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] TX D G000553 37 Recognizes the 105th anniversary of the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors the NAACP for its work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic rights of all persons. 2023-01-11T13:27:02Z  
113-hconres-79 113 hconres 79 Recognizing the 155th anniversary of the House of Representatives' rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas. Government Operations and Politics 2014-01-29 2014-03-20 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] KS R J000290 2 Recognizes the rejection of the Lecompton Constitution of the Territory of Kansas by the House of Representatives in 1858 as a critical action in admitting Kansas as a free state into the Union of the United States. Acknowledges the drafting and ensuing debate of that Constitution as a significant catalyst that would lead to the Civil War and the ultimate abolition of slavery. Congratulates the city of Lecompton, Kansas, for maintaining its historical heritage. 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-80 113 hconres 80 Expressing support for designation of January 2014 as "National Blood Donor Month". Health 2014-01-29 2014-02-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] IL D Q000023 2 Supports the designation of National Blood Donor Month. Acknowledges the important role of volunteer blood donors in protecting the health and emergency preparedness security of the United States. Recognizes the need to promote a safe, stable blood supply and to increase volunteer participation of blood donors. Endorses efforts to update blood donation policies in a safe and scientifically sound manner. Recognizes the roles of America's Blood Centers, AABB, and the American Red Cross in ensuring the safety of the blood supply and delivering lifesaving blood and blood products to health providers and patients. 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-78 113 hconres 78 Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. Armed Forces and National Security 2014-01-27 2014-01-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. House Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] OH D B001281 14 Recognizes the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. Recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans. 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-75 113 hconres 75 Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. Congress 2014-01-16 2014-01-28 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7] VA R C001046 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for a joint session of Congress on January 28, 2014, to receive a message from the President. 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-76 113 hconres 76 Recognizing the significance of the anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program, and reaffirming the commitment to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such program. Science, Technology, Communications 2014-01-16 2014-01-16 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. House Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] NJ D H001032 27 Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program. Acknowledges the value of 40 years of participation by the AAAS's Science and Technology Policy Fellows. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support the use of science in governmental decisionmaking through such program. 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-77 113 hconres 77 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the proposal by the United States Department of State to relocate the United States Embassy to the Holy See. International Affairs 2014-01-16 2014-01-16 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7] WI R D000614 1 Opposes Department of State efforts to close the freestanding U.S. embassy located at Aventine Hill (U.S. Embassy to the Holy See). 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-74 113 hconres 74 Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3547. Economics and Public Finance 2014-01-13 2014-01-17 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] KY R R000395 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3547 (Space Launch Liability Indemnification Extension Act). 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-73 113 hconres 73 Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the 1915 Panama-California Exposition, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Arts, Culture, Religion 2014-01-09 2014-01-09 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53] CA D D000598 4 Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue, a commemorative postage stamp honoring the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. 2023-01-11T13:23:29Z  
113-hconres-71 113 hconres 71 Providing for corrections to the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3304. Congress 2013-12-12 2013-12-20 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25] CA R M000508 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 3304 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014). 2023-01-11T13:23:40Z  
113-hconres-72 113 hconres 72 Providing for corrections to the enrollment of H. J. Res. 59. Congress 2013-12-12 2013-12-20 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9115) House Rep. Ryan, Paul [R-WI-1] WI R R000570 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 59 (Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013). 2023-01-11T13:23:40Z  
113-hconres-70 113 hconres 70 Recognizing the critical contributions international volunteers provide to the United States. International Affairs 2013-12-10 2013-12-10 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8] MN D N000127 12 Recognizes International Service Day as a day to appreciate citizens around the world who volunteer in other nations in service to others. Honors the thousands of U.S. citizens who participate each year in international volunteer service activities. Calls on the Administration to further develop the spirit of partnership and global service connecting the United States Peace Corps with its nonprofit, faith-based, and corporate actors in service. 2023-01-11T13:23:41Z  
113-hconres-68 113 hconres 68 Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-12-04 2014-01-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6] PA R G000549 1 Recognizes on behalf of the United States the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944. Calls on the Senate Armed Services Committee to correct the omission in the 1949 report of its subcommittee and appropriately recognize the Wereth 11. 2023-01-11T13:23:40Z  
113-hconres-69 113 hconres 69 Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2013 Health 2013-12-04 2013-12-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14] CA D S001175 38 Stop Harming Our Kids Resolution of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that sexual orientation change efforts directed at minors are discredited and ineffective, have no legitimate therapeutic purpose, and are dangerous and harmful. Encourages states to protect minors from efforts that promote or promise to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, based on the premise that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender nonconforming is a mental illness or developmental disorder that can or should be cured. Defines "sexual orientation change efforts" as any practice by a licensed mental health provider, health care provider, or counselor seeking or purporting to impose change of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Excludes from such definition counseling that does not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity or expression if such counseling provides: (1) acceptance, support, and understanding of a person; (2) coping, social support, and identity exploration and development; (3) developmentally appropriate counseling for a person seeking to transition from one gender to another; or (4) sexual orientation- and gender identity-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices. 2023-01-11T13:23:40Z  
113-hconres-66 113 hconres 66 Expressing the sense of the Congress that children trafficked in the United States be treated as victims of crime, and not as perpetrators. Crime and Law Enforcement 2013-11-21 2014-01-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. House Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8] WA R R000578 19 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) law enforcement, judges, child welfare agencies, and the public should treat children being trafficked for sex as victims of child abuse; (2) every effort should be made to arrest and hold accountable both traffickers and buyers of children for sex, in accordance with federal laws to protect victims of trafficking and state child protection laws; (3) the child welfare system requires reform to better prevent domestic child sex trafficking and aid the victims; and (4) such system should identify, assess, and provide supportive services to children in its care who are victims of sex trafficking or at risk of becoming such victims. Expresses support for: (1) survivors of domestic child sex trafficking, including for the services they need to heal; and (2) an end to demand for girls by declaring that our nation's daughters are not for sale and that any person who purchases a child for sex should be held accountable with the full force of the law. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-hconres-67 113 hconres 67 Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many United States postal facilities for all people in the United States in particular disabled citizens. Government Operations and Politics 2013-11-21 2014-01-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5] CT D E000293 6 Recognizes the hardships that disabled U.S. citizens must overcome every day. Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Recommends that the United States Postal Service (USPS) and other public agencies install power-assisted doors to ensure equal access to all citizens. Pledges to continue to identify and rectify the barriers that are preventing equal access to federal government services. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-hconres-65 113 hconres 65 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding outreach to families of members of the Armed Forces killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in other conflicts. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-11-15 2014-01-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42] CA R C000059 1 Calls for the recognition of all families that have lost loved ones in uniform. Urges the President to encourage military bases around the country to: (1) organize and host events to recognize and commemorate the sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces, and (2) encourage families within the local area that have lost loved ones in combat to attend. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-hconres-64 113 hconres 64 Supporting the goals and ideals of suicide prevention awareness. Health 2013-11-14 2013-11-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] OH D B001281 11 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and efforts to raise awareness and improve outreach to individuals at risk for suicide, especially veterans and members of the Armed Forces. Encourages the people of the United States to learn more about the warning signs of suicide and how each person can help prevent suicide and promote mental health. 2023-01-11T13:23:51Z  
113-hconres-62 113 hconres 62 Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. Congress 2013-10-30 2013-10-31 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7] GA R W000810 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Wednesday, October 30, 2013, Thursday, October 31, 2013, or Friday, November 1, 2013, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-63 113 hconres 63 Honoring the service of Native American Indians in the United States Armed Forces. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-10-30 2014-01-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-1] AZ D K000368 21 Honors the service of Native American Indians in the U.S. Armed Forces. Recommends the establishment of a National Native American Indian Veterans Day. Encourages all Americans to learn about the service of Native American Indians in the U.S. Armed Forces. 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-61 113 hconres 61 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999. International Affairs 2013-10-22 2013-12-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats. House Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] NY D B001242 8 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) those individuals responsible for the July 1999 murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be brought to justice; (2) it is reprehensible that no individual has ever been found guilty for executing the Bytyqi brothers, or of any other crimes associated with their deaths; (3) the government of Serbia and its relevant ministries and offices, including the Serbian War Crimes Prosecutor's Office, should make it a priority to investigate and prosecute those current or former officials believed to be responsible for their deaths; (4) the United States should devote sufficient resources to assist and monitor Serbia's efforts to investigate and prosecute those individuals believed to be responsible; and (5) progress in resolving this case should remain a significant factor in determining the further development of U.S.- Serbia relations. 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-60 113 hconres 60 Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions should work proactively with their customers affected by the shutdown of the Federal Government who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness through no fault of their own. Finance and Financial Sector 2013-10-11 2013-10-11 Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] CA D W000187 42 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) financial institutions should work with their customers affected by the shutdown of the federal government that began on October 1, 2013; and (2) employees furloughed due to the shutdown should be compensated at their standard rate of compensation for the period beginning on such date through the date on which the lapse in appropriations ends, consistent with the principle adopted by the House when it passed H.R. 3223. 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-59 113 hconres 59 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Environmental Protection Agency should hold public listening sessions on regulations targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in those States most directly impacted by the potential regulations. Environmental Protection 2013-10-08 2013-10-11 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2] WV R C001047 34 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) should hold public listening sessions on rulemaking targeting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants in each of the 15 states with the highest percentage of electricity generated by coal in 2012 (West Virginia, Kentucky, Wyoming, Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Utah, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa, Montana, and Wisconsin); and (2) such sessions should be held at a time and place that would maximize the ability of individuals to participate. 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-58 113 hconres 58 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the continued availability of religious services to members of the Armed Forces and their families during a lapse in appropriations. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-10-05 2013-10-16 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. House Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9] GA R C001093 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the provision and availability of religious services and clergy is important to the morale and wellbeing of many members of the Armed Forces and their families. Expresses hope that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) is able to determine that contractor clergy provide necessary support to military personnel, and would therefore be covered under the appropriations made available under the Pay Our Military Act (P.L. 113-39). 2023-01-11T13:24:02Z  
113-hconres-57 113 hconres 57 Expressing the opposition of the Congress to the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants. Environmental Protection 2013-09-20 2013-09-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] WV D R000011 1 States congressional opposition to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule establishing new source performance standards to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new power plants. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-56 113 hconres 56 Expressing the sense of Congress that a certain lock and dam should be known and designated as the "Donald G. Waldon Lock and Dam". Transportation and Public Works 2013-09-18 2013-09-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. House Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] AL R A000055 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the lock and dam located at mile 357.5 on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway should be known and designated as the Donald G. Waldon Lock and Dam. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-55 113 hconres 55 Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations. International Affairs 2013-09-17 2013-09-17 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] NJ R G000548 5 Expresses the sense of Congress that Taiwan deserves United Nations (U.N.) membership. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-54 113 hconres 54 Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 62. Congress 2013-09-16 2013-09-16 Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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. House Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14] GA R G000560 0 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.J. Res. 62 (Stability, Security, and Fairness Resolution of 2013). 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-52 113 hconres 52 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks should not be increased. Taxation 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8] WI R R000587 22 Declares that the federal excise tax on new tractor trailer trucks, heavy duty trucks, and certain truck trailers should not be increased and that Congress should review the detrimental impacts of such tax in considering future transportation policy. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-53 113 hconres 53 Urging all parties to the conflict in Syria to work through the United Nations and with the international community to hold the Assad regime accountable and resolve the crisis in Syria through a negotiated political settlement. International Affairs 2013-09-12 2013-09-12 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 6 Urges the United States to work with the United Nations (U.N.) and the international community to exhaust all diplomatic and non-military options to facilitate a negotiated settlement in Syria and hold the Assad regime and all responsible parties accountable for human rights violations, including the use of chemical weapons, through efforts such as: (1) requiring Syria to allow unfettered access to humanitarian organizations; (2) engaging in diplomacy to advance a negotiated settlement; (3) strengthening multilateral sanctions against the assets of President Bashar al-Assad and others who may be involved in crimes under international law; (4) investigating and prosecuting crimes against humanity and other crimes under international law, including referring the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court; (5) working with member states of the Chemical Weapons Convention to prevent the deployment and use of weapons of mass destruction, including urging Syria to become a Convention signatory, and formulating a plan to place Syria's chemical weapons stockpile under international control; (6) working with the international community to establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal; and (7) enabling U.S. courts to investigate and prosecute crimes against humanity and other crimes under international law committed in Syria. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-51 113 hconres 51 Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution International Affairs 2013-09-09 2014-04-30 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. House Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] NJ R S000522 22 Immediate Establishment of Syrian War Crimes Tribunal Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should urge the government of Syria and other groups involved in the civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; (2) the United States should declare that it is a requirement of basic justice that war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide, whether committed by officials of the government of Syria or members of other groups involved in the civil war in Syria, should be investigated and prosecuted; (3) the President should direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations (U.N.) to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; (4) in working with other countries to establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal the United States should promote judicial procedures that enable the prosecution of the most culpable persons guilty of directing such crimes; (5) the United States should make an immediate priority the collection of information for use as evidence to support the indictment and trial of any person responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria; and (6) the United States should urge other interested states to apprehend and deliver into the custody of a Syrian war crimes tribunal persons indicted for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide in Syria, and urge such states to provide relevant information to the tribunal. 2023-01-11T13:24:14Z  
113-hconres-48 113 hconres 48 Commemorating the 46th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. International Affairs 2013-08-01 2013-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. House Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] SC R W000795 12 Congratulates: (1) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 46th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification, and (2) the people of Israel on the 65th anniversary of their independence. Expresses the belief that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected, and reaffirms Israel's right to take necessary steps to prevent Jerusalem's future division. Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain Israel's undivided capital. Urges the President to discontinue the waiver contained in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 and begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z  
113-hconres-49 113 hconres 49 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] PA D B001227 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Reverend Doctor Leon Sullivan and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such stamp be issued. 2023-01-11T13:24:21Z  
113-hconres-50 113 hconres 50 Designating a National Railroad Monument located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, as the "National Railroad Memorial". Public Lands and Natural Resources 2013-08-01 2013-08-01 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] MI R C000071 0 Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Railroad Monument located in Diamond District Park in historic downtown Durand, Michigan, be designated as the National Railroad Memorial. 2023-01-11T13:24:20Z  
113-hconres-46 113 hconres 46 Urging the Government of Taiwan to grant former President Chen Shui-bian medical parole to ensure that he receives the highest level of medical attention. International Affairs 2013-07-30 2013-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 1 Urges the government of Taiwan to grant former President Chen Shui-bian medical parole to ensure that he receives the highest level of medical attention. 2023-01-11T13:23:23Z  
113-hconres-47 113 hconres 47 Calling for a democratically elected government for the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. International Affairs 2013-07-30 2013-08-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. House Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] WA D L000560 3 Welcomes the free and fair elections for the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Joins with the international community in providing the resources necessary to hold such elections, facilitate a peaceful transition of power, and establish a government that will protect the rights of the people. 2023-01-11T13:23:22Z  
113-hconres-45 113 hconres 45 Expressing the sense of Congress that President Barack Obama has violated section 3 of article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce the employer mandate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Health 2013-07-10 2013-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] NJ R G000548 21 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President has violated Section 3 of Article II of the Constitution by refusing to enforce the employer mandate provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA); (2) republican government depends upon the rule of law; (3) the executive branch, which has no constitutional authority to write or rewrite law at whim, has invaded upon the exclusive legislative power of Congress; and (4) PPACA has proven to be unworkable and should be repealed by Congress immediately. 2023-01-11T13:23:23Z  
113-hconres-43 113 hconres 43 Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of his birth. Congress 2013-07-08 2013-07-15 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] CA D W000187 0 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on July 18, 2013, for a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the 95th anniversary of his birth. 2023-01-11T13:23:23Z  
113-hconres-44 113 hconres 44 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Congress 2013-07-08 2013-07-31 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] DC D N000147 2 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the use of the Capitol grounds for the 28th Annual District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run on September 27, 2013. 2023-01-11T13:23:22Z  
113-hconres-42 113 hconres 42 Recognizing and congratulating the Detroit brand on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan. Commerce 2013-06-28 2013-06-28 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] MI D C000714 10 Recognizes and congratulates the Detroit brand of automotive engines, axles, and transmissions on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in Michigan. 2023-01-11T13:24:55Z  
113-hconres-41 113 hconres 41 Encouraging peace and reunification on the Korean Peninsula. International Affairs 2013-06-25 2013-08-02 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13] NY D R000053 51 (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 31, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historical importance of the Korean War, which began on June 25, 1950. Honors the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and the armed forces of allied countries that have served in Korea since 1950. Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to its alliance with South Korea. Calls on North Korea to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, dismantle its nuclear weapons program, and end its nuclear and missile proliferation as integral steps toward peace and eventual reunification. 2023-01-11T13:23:23Z  
113-hconres-40 113 hconres 40 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President is prohibited under the Constitution from initiating war against Syria without express congressional authorization and the appropriation of funds for the express purpose of waging such a war. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-06-20 2013-07-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. House Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3] NC R J000255 3 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President is prohibited under the Constitution from the offensive use of the U.S. Armed Forces in Syria without prior express authorization by an Act of Congress or without a prior express appropriation of funds for that purpose by an Act of Congress; and (2) the President's defiance of those constitutional limitations on his authority to initiate war would constitute an impeachable high crime and misdemeanor under article II, section 4 of the Constitution. 2023-01-11T13:24:55Z  
113-hconres-39 113 hconres 39 Expressing the sense of Congress that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries should be eliminated. Foreign Trade and International Finance 2013-06-14 2013-06-25 Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. House Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3] FL R Y000065 14 Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek through negotiated agreements under the auspices of the World Trade Organization (WTO) the elimination of all direct and indirect subsidies benefitting the production or export of sugar by any foreign country that: (1) exported more than 200,000 metric tons of sugar during 2013, or (2) has in effect a free trade agreement with the United States. Urges the President to: (1) report to Congress detailed information about how any of such countries has eliminated such subsidies, and (2) then propose legislation to implement a "zero for zero" sugar subsidy policy. 2023-01-11T13:24:55Z  
113-hconres-38 113 hconres 38 Recognizing and celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Islands becoming a part of the United States. Government Operations and Politics 2013-05-22 2013-05-22 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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. House Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] VI D C000380 0 Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Islands becoming a part of the United States. Encourages the Department of the Interior to lead the federal effort to commemorate this centennial. Expresses appreciation for the years of strong U.S.-Danish diplomatic relations. Encourages the Archivist of the United States to cooperate with Denmark and the U.S. Virgin Islands in digitizing the historic records of the Virgin Islands and making them accessible to the people of the Virgin Islands in research facilities on all three major Virgin Islands. 2022-11-15T16:33:07Z  
113-hconres-37 113 hconres 37 Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 14 members of the Army's 24th Infantry Division who have received the Medal of Honor. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-05-21 2013-08-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26] NY D H001038 4 Recognizes the proud history of the 24th Infantry Division (the 24th) and its soldiers who made countless sacrifices to protect the nation's freedom. Remembers with profound gratitude, sorrow, and respect the 14 soldiers of the 24th who received the Medal of Honor. Encourages the provision of an appropriate site in Arlington National Cemetery for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those 14 soldiers, as long as the Secretary of the Army has exclusive authority to approve the design and site of the marker. 2022-11-15T16:35:20Z  
113-hconres-36 113 hconres 36 Recognizing the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change. Environmental Protection 2013-04-26 2013-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power. House Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] CA D L000551 27 Recognizes: (1) the disparate impacts of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address it, and (2) the need for balanced participation of men and women in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. Encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing climate change policies. Affirms Congress's commitment to: (1) support women who are particularly vulnerable to prepare for and adapt to climate change impacts, including a commitment to increase education and training opportunities for women to develop local resilience plans to address the effects of climate change; (2) empower women in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of climate change strategies; and (3) include women in economic development planning, policies, and practices that directly improve conditions that result from climate change. Encourages the President to: (1) integrate a gender approach in all U.S. policies and programs that are globally related to climate change, and (2) ensure that those policies and programs support women globally to prepare for and adapt to climate change. 2022-11-15T16:34:00Z  
113-hconres-35 113 hconres 35 Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day. International Affairs 2013-04-23 2013-04-23 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. House Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4] FL R C001045 1 Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the target of ending malaria deaths by 2015. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination Recognizes the goals to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008. Supports continued U.S. leadership in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to combat malaria and to work with developing countries to create long-term strategies to increase ownership over malaria programs. Encourages members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for efforts to combat malaria. 2019-11-15T21:07:27Z  
113-hconres-32 113 hconres 32 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition. Congress 2013-04-18 2013-05-09 Message on Senate action sent to the House. House Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] PA R B001269 1 (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Permits the Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary to sponsor a free public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition, on the Capitol grounds on May 14, 2013, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bag pipe exhibition. 2022-11-15T16:33:42Z  
113-hconres-33 113 hconres 33 Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment faced by individuals in schools. Education 2013-04-18 2013-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. House Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] NY D E000179 51 Supports the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence (during which students vow to remain silent to bring attention to the harassment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in schools). Encourages each state, city, and local educational agency to adopt laws and policies to prohibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against students, teachers, and other school staff regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity or gender expression. 2022-11-15T16:33:39Z  
113-hconres-34 113 hconres 34 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security benefits. Social Welfare 2013-04-18 2013-04-18 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. House Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] RI D C001084 126 Expresses the sense of Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost of living adjustments for Social Security benefits. 2022-11-15T16:35:14Z  
113-hconres-31 113 hconres 31 Supporting Rare Pituitary Disease Awareness. Health 2013-04-15 2013-04-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. House Rep. Runyan, Jon [R-NJ-3] NJ R R000594 1 Expresses support for: (1) Rare Pituitary Disease Awareness, and (2) a substantial national commitment to improving diagnostics and cures for rare pituitary diseases and quality of life for afflicted patients. Recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of Cushing's disease, Acromegaly, and other such diseases. 2022-11-15T16:33:40Z  
113-hconres-29 113 hconres 29 Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, and for other purposes. International Affairs 2013-04-10 2013-05-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. House Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] TX R M001157 13 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should abandon the One China Policy in favor of a One China, One Taiwan Policy that recognizes Taiwan's sovereignty and independence; (2) the President should begin the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan; and (3) the President, the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, and other relevant U.S. officials should support Taiwan's full participation in the United Nations (U.N.) and any other international organization of which the United States is a member and for which statehood is a requirement. 2022-11-15T16:33:20Z  
113-hconres-30 113 hconres 30 Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel. International Affairs 2013-04-10 2013-05-06 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. House Rep. Radel, Trey [R-FL-19] FL R R000596 157 Recognizes the independence of Israel as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and in establishing a democracy in the Middle East. Commends the bipartisan commitment of successive U.S. administrations and Congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel. Asserts the commitment of Congress to stand with Israel during times of uncertainty and reaffirms its bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the United States and Israel. Supports Israel's right to exist as a democratic, Jewish state and to defend itself and its people. Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations during the past decade in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security. Congratulates the people of Israel as they celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence. 2022-11-15T16:34:14Z  
113-hconres-28 113 hconres 28 Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues 2013-04-09 2013-04-09 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. House Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] FL D F000462 112 Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. 2022-11-15T16:35:05Z  
113-hconres-26 113 hconres 26 Recommending the posthumous award of the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Rafael Peralta. Armed Forces and National Security 2013-03-19 2013-04-05 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. House Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50] CA R H001048 33 Recognizes Sergeant Rafael Peralta, a Mexican-American who joined the Marine Corps on the same day he received his permanent residence status, for his dedication to the Marine Corps and the United States and for upholding the highest standards of military service. Recognizes that his courageous and selfless actions in combat saved the lives of his fellow Marines. Concurs with the Marine Corps and the Navy that his actions are in the spirit and tradition of the Medal of Honor. Maintains that eyewitness accounts confirm that Sergeant Peralta deliberately pulled a live grenade into his body in order to save his fellow Marines, and such accounts should be the leading and deciding factor in evaluating his Medal of Honor nomination. Recommends that Sergeant Peralta be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. 2022-11-15T16:34:39Z  
113-hconres-27 113 hconres 27 Supporting the formation of a bipartisan Presidential Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People. Immigration 2013-03-19 2013-03-19 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 46 Supports the creation of a bipartisan Presidential Commission to study the establishment of a National Museum of the American People to tell the immigration and migration stories of all people in the United States. 2022-03-03T21:29:11Z  

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