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HR778Intro

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Expresses support for the designation of National Federal Nurse Recognition Week. Recognizes the dedication and vital role of federal nurses and the need to maintain an adequate number of well-trained federal nurses. Commends federal nurses as integr...
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2014-12-19
To House Subcommittee on Health
HR769Intro

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the health care, energy, telecommunications, and other industry sectors should continue their sector-specific efforts to protect critical infrastructure and prevent information security and cyb...
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2014-12-19
To House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
HR767Intro

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Supports the designation of a National Day of 3D printing. Recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. Encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
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2014-12-19
To House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
HCR125Engross

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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...
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2014-12-17
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HCR124Engross

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(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.B.5771 to cite Division B of such Act as the Stephen Beck, Jr., ...
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2014-12-17
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SR595Intro

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Recognizes Nobel Laureates Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai as symbols of peace and advocates for ending the financial exploitation of children and for the opportunity of all children to have access to education. Commends all individuals worki...
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2014-12-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6929; text as passed Senate: CR S6929)
SR564Intro

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Commemorates the importance of the 100th anniversary of the passenger pigeon extinction, our natural heritage, the sustainability of our ecosystem, and the balanced and responsible conservation of our nation's wildlife.
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2014-12-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6929-6930)
HJR105PassConfers honorary U.S. citizenship on Bernardo de Galvez y Madrid, Viscount of Galveston and Count of Galvez.
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2014-12-16
Became Public Law No: 113-229.
SR226Intro

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Honors James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens, on the 100th anniversary of his birth, for his contributions to the Olympic Games, collegiate athletics, international race relations, and democracy.
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2014-12-16
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
HCR122Engross

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Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.B. 83 to amend the long title to read "Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes."
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2014-12-15
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SJR47Intro

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Authorization for the Use of Military Force against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant - Authorizes the President to use the U.S. Armed Forces against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or associated persons or forces. Declares tha...
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2014-12-13
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 653.
HJR131PassAmends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 to extend the continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies at the current annual rate until December 17, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation.
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2014-12-13
Became Public Law No: 113-203.
HR783Intro

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Recognizes the 30th anniversary of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.'s 1984 presidential campaign. Recognizes and commends Rev. Jesse L. Jackson for his invaluable service to the nation, efforts to empower disenfranchised people, and to work to protect civi...
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2014-12-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HR782Intro

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Honors Steve Sauls for his invaluable service to Florida International University, Florida, and the United States.
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2014-12-12
To House Education And The Workforce Committee
SR600Intro

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Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit, with exceptions, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter to not more than two hours, equally divided between, and control...
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2014-12-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee
SR601Intro

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Recognizes the cooperation in science and technology between the governments of the United States and China since 1979. Emphasizes the importance of open markets, intellectual property rights, and the free exchange of information to the development ...
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2014-12-12
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
HR781Intro

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Honors the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914, and recognizes the Truce's symbol of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Commemorates the Christmas Truce of 1914 and its legacy as a message of future peace and un...
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2014-12-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1827)
HCR123Engross

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Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.B. 3979 (Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015) to change specified categories of the Uni...
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2014-12-12
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HJR130PassAmends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 to extend the continuing FY2015 appropriations to federal agencies at the current annual rate until December 13, 2014, or enactment of specified appropriations legislation.
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2014-12-12
Became Public Law No: 113-202.
HCR121Engross

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Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives, in the enrollment of H.B. 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, ...
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2014-12-12
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HR779Intro

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Declares that the following presidential actions shall constitute impeachable "high crimes and misdemeanors," which will cause the House of Representatives to vote articles of impeachment to send to the Senate for trial: initiating war wi...
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2014-12-11
To House Judiciary Committee
SR599Intro

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Recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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2014-12-11
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6698; text as passed Senate: CR S6631)
HR780Intro

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Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of the dedicated political activist and community leader Chokwe Lumumba.
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2014-12-11
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
SR597Intro

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Supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. Commends the progress in global AIDS programs supported through the efforts of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, an...
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2014-12-11
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 649.
HR776Intro

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 83) to require the Secretary of the Interior to assemble a team of technical, policy, and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the United...
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2014-12-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SCR38Intro

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Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should: (1) use all lawful tools to bring Warren Weinstein 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...
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2014-12-11
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 647.
SR598Intro

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Mourns the death of Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig and expresses condolences to his family and loved ones. Condemns the terrorist acts by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), including the targeting of innocent civilians, journalists, and aid...
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2014-12-10
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6581; text as passed Senate: CR S6543)
SR596Intro

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Condemns the mass murder in Indonesia in 1965-1966. Expresses concern about the lack of accountability enjoyed by those who carried out crimes during this period. Urges political leaders in Indonesia to consider a truth, justice, and reconciliation ...
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2014-12-10
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
HR777Intro

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Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Encourages all nations to continue work...
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2014-12-10
To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR775Intro

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 2244) to extend the termination date of the Terrorism Insurance Program established under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions t...
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2014-12-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HCR107Engross

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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 organizati...
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2014-12-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR413Intro

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Recognizes the designation by the United Nations (U.N.) of April 7th as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. Honors the memory of the more than 800,000 victims of the Rwandan genocide. Affirms that it is in the U.S. nation...
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2014-12-09
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice. (text: CR 12/10/14 S6579)
HR772Intro

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Directs the House of Representatives to bring a civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy to: exercise prosecutorial discretion wi...
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2014-12-08
To House Administration Committee
HR773Intro

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that localities should observe Halloween on the last Saturday of October and communicate to the public that trick-or-treating and other public observances of the holiday will take place on that day...
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2014-12-08
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HR774Intro

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Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini.
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2014-12-08
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HCR120Engross

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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.
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2014-12-08
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SJR45Engross

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Reappoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
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2014-12-08
To House Administration Committee
SR531Intro

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Honors the life and accomplishments of Louis Zamperini.
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2014-12-08
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
HR771Intro

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Recognizes the 100-year anniversary of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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2014-12-04
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
SR594Intro

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Celebrates 2014 as the centennial year of the birth of Jan Karski, and honors his life and legacy.
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2014-12-04
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6356; text as passed Senate: CR S6352)
HR770Intro

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 3979) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requ...
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2014-12-04
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR586Intro

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Calls on the government of Burma to: develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace and development under equitable application of the rule of law; end all forms of persecution and discrimina...
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2014-12-04
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615.
HR758Intro

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Supports the efforts by President Poroshenko and the people of Ukraine to establish a lasting peace for Ukraine that includes: full withdrawal of Russian forces from its territory, full control of its international borders, disarming of separatis...
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2014-12-04
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 10 (Roll no. 548). (text: CR 12/3/2014 H8345-8347))
HJR129PassRequires the first regular session of the 114th Congress to begin at noon on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
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2014-12-04
Became Public Law No: 113-201.
SR578Intro

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Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private ...
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2014-12-04
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614.
SR569Intro

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Designates September 23, 2014, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of fall...
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2014-12-04
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
SR593Intro

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Designates December 13, 2014, as Wreaths Across America Day. Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, the trucking industry, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in the tradition of placing remembrance wreaths at ...
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2014-12-03
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6307-6308; text as passed Senate: CR S6303)
SJR46Intro

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Declaration of War against the Organization known as the Islamic State - Declares, pursuant to article I, section 8, clause 11 of the Constitution, that a state of war exists between the United States and the organization referring to itself as the I...
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2014-12-03
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
HR766Intro

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Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5771) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions and make technical corrections, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 6...
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2014-12-03
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR585Intro

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Designates December 3, 2014, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)
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2014-12-03
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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