US Legislation | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress | Resolutions

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SJR44	Pass	Grants the consent of Congress to the State and Province Emergency Management Assistance Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the states of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, New York, and W... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-14 Became Public Law No: 112-282.
SJR49	Pass	Appoints Barbara Barrett as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-10 Became Public Law No: 112-262.
SR630	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the Navy and the many crews of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) (Enterprise) on having provided the United States an incalculable service in international relations and engagement and in the prevention and winning of armed conflicts over ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-02 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8668; text as passed Senate: CR S8668; text of measure as introduced: CR S8666)
HR845	Intro Sine Die	Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Repeals. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-02 To House Rules Committee
HCR145	Engross Sine Die	Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the North Korean missile launch of December 12, 2012, represents a flagrant violation of specified U.N. Security Council resolutions; (2) North Korea continues to defy the U.N., its Six-Party partners, and th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-02 Received in the Senate.
HCR138	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes Birmingham, Alabama, as the home to the first and longest running celebration of Veterans Day. Recognizes Raymond Weeks for his pioneering efforts in the establishment of Veterans Day. Honors the sacrifices and pays tribute to the men and ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-02 To House Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
HR844	Intro Sine Die	Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.B. 8) to extend certain tax relief provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003, and to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform, and for other pur... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HCR147	Engross Sine Die	Waives a specified requirement that the enrollment of any bill or joint resolution be printed on parchment for the duration of the 112th Congress. Provides that the enrollment of any such measure shall be in such form as may be certified by the Clerk... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-01 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HR834	Intro Sine Die	Urges European governments and the European Union (EU) to: (1) designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization so that Hizballah cannot use EU territories for fund raising, recruitment, and propaganda; and (2) impose sanctions on Hizballah for provid... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR134	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on the government of Iran to release imprisoned Baha'i leaders, educators, an... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2013-01-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR193	Intro Sine Die	Calls on government officials and competent courts in Egypt to assist in the safe and immediate return of Noor and Ramsay Bower to the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-31 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
HR843	Intro Sine Die	Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported on December 31, 2012, on the same day it is presented to the House. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-30 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 175.
HJR122	Pass	Requires the meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives to be held in January 2013 to count the electoral votes for President and Vice President cast by the electors in December 2012 to be held on January 4, 2013. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-28 Became Public Law No: 112-228.
SJR51	Intro Sine Die	Disapproves and nullifies a rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that provides guidance on the excise tax imposed on the sale of certain medical devices. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-21 To Senate Finance Committee
HCR146	Intro Sine Die	Declares that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Friday, December 21, 2012, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on the legislative day of Friday, December ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR613	Intro Sine Die	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Urges European governments and the European Union (EU) to: (1) designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization so th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-21 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice. (text: CR S8379-8380)
SR626	Intro Sine Die	Designates April 24, 2014, as Jan Karski Day. Recognizes the life and legacy of Dr. Karski and expresses gratitude for his efforts in informing the free world of the atrocities committed by Nazi and totalitarian forces in Poland during World War II.... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 To Senate Judiciary Committee
HR842	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes that Senator Joseph I. Lieberman is the Senate's greatest living champion of equal rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia in his pursuit of statehood, equal representation, and home rule for the District. Commends Senator Lieb... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
SR627	Intro Sine Die	Designates Senator Barbara Mikulski as Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8320; text as passed Senate: CR S8320; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305)
HR840	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.B. 4310) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2013 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activit... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR841	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and providing for consideration of the bill ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR617	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates Johnny Manziel for winning the 2012 Heisman Memorial Trophy. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8320)
SR439	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for: (1) law enforcement agency efforts to provide training to law enforcement agents on how to investigate and prosecute cases of sex trafficking and how to identify and rescue trafficking victims; and (2) trafficking victim servic... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-20 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8319-8320)
SR625	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes and applauds the planned January 12, 2013, opening of the United States Freedom Pavilion: the Boeing Center, an iconic pavilion and a major feature of the America's National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. Recognizes the ge... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8233-8234; text as passed Senate: CR S8233-8234; text of measure as introduced: CR S8205-8206)
SCR65	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the Navy and the many crews of the U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN 65) (Enterprise) on having provided the United States an incalculable service in international relations and engagement and in the prevention and winning of armed conflicts over ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 To Senate Armed Services Committee
HR839	Intro Sine Die	Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii. Declares that when the House adjourns on December 19, 2012, it stand ad... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR836	Intro Sine Die	Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 113th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR837	Intro Sine Die	Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii. Declares that when the House adjourns on December 19, 2012, it stand ad... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 To House Administration Committee
HR838	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should take the appropriate steps in the United Nations (U.N.) to amend Article 22 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice to move the seat of the court from... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
SCR63	Engross Sine Die	Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a technical correction in the enrollment of S. 2367 (21st Century Language Act of 2012). [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SCR64	Engross Sine Die	Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on December 20, 2012, for the lying in state of the remains of Daniel K. Inouye, a Senator from Hawaii and formerly a Representative from that state in recognition of the long and distinguished service... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR618	Intro Sine Die	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Observes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8232-8233)
HR668	Intro Sine Die	Refers H.B. 5862, relating to members of the Quapaw Tribe of Oklahoma (O-Gah-Pah), to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-19 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 5 (Roll no. 635). (text: CR H7280-7281)
SR624	Intro Sine Die	Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret of the death of the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, Senator from Hawaii. Declares that when the Senate adjourns December 18, 2012, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8152; text as passed Senate: CR S8152; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
SR623	Intro Sine Die	Notifies the President of the United States of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8103-8104; text as passed Senate: CR S8104; text of measure as introduced: CR S8140)
SR622	Intro Sine Die	Notifies the House of Representatives of the election of the Honorable Patrick J. Leahy as President of the Senate pro tempore. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-18 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8103; text as passed Senate: CR S8103; text of measure as introduced: CR S8139)
HR835	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) adopt a target of 350 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies, and (2) develop dome... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-18 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR819	Intro Sine Die	Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives any documents and legal memoranda in the Attorney General's possession relating to the practice of targeted killing of United States citizens and targets abroad. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-18 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
HR833	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-17 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR619	Intro Sine Die	Elects Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont as the President of the Senate pro tempore. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089; text as passed Senate: CR S8089; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
SR620	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes Senator Harry Reid from Nevada to administer the oath of office of President of the Senate Pro Tempore to Senator Patrick J. Leahy from Vermont. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089; text as passed Senate: CR S8089; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
SR621	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the senseless attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, 2012. Offers condolences to all of the students, teachers, administrators, and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School, as well as their families, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-17 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8089-8090; text as passed Senate: CR S8090; text of measure as introduced: CR S8073)
SR616	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and othe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-13 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8046-8047; text as passed Senate: CR S8046-8047; text of measure as introduced: CR S8043)
HR832	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Commemorates the legacy of Rosa Parks to inspire all people of the United States to stand up for freedom and the principles of the Constitution. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-13 To House Judiciary Committee
HR831	Intro Sine Die	Honors and recognizes David "Dave" Warren Brubeck for his legacy in music composition and jazz, and his contributions to the international community. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-13 To House Education And The Workforce Committee
SR615	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the recipients of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry (Robert J. Lefkowitz, M.D. and Brian K. Kobilka, M.D.). Recognizes the Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and the Stanford University School of Medicine in Stan... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7989; text as passed Senate: CR S7989; text of measure as introduced: CR S7982)
SR614	Intro Sine Die	Commends the World Peace Corps Mission for advancing peace, justice, and inter-religious collaborations. Celebrates the World Peace Award and its recipients. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-12 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7989; text as passed Senate: CR S7989; text of measure as introduced: CR S7982)
HR830	Intro Sine Die	Provides that Mr. Michael Michaud shall rank above Ms. Corrine Brown on the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR829	Intro Sine Die	Returns to the Senate S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013), including the Senate amendment to H.B. 4310 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013), because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR827	Intro Sine Die	Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of December 28, 2012, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2012-12-12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.