US Legislation | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress | Resolutions | Introduced

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HR706	Intro Sine Die	Disapproves the actions taken by the House Committee on the Judiciary and the leadership of the House of Representatives with respect to H.B. 1123 (Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act). Directs the leadership of each House committe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 To House Rules Committee
HR708	Intro Sine Die	Supports the designation of Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day. Designates and adopts the flower commonly known as the Marigold, of the genus Tagetes, as the floral emblem of Congress. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 To House Administration Committee
HR703	Intro Sine Die	Robotics Competition Resolution of 2014 - Establishes an annual academic competition in the field of robotics to be held among students in each of the congressional districts. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 To House Administration Committee
SR502	Intro Sine Die	Affirms that all children deserve a safe, loving, and permanent family. Recognizes the importance of ensuring that international adoptions of all children are conducted in an ethical and transparent manner. Expresses concern over the impact on chil... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5313--5314; text as passed Senate: CR 8/1/2014 S5313-5313)
SR533	Intro Sine Die	Designates September 2014 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments, more effective therapies, and a cure for paralysis; and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for people living ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
SR534	Intro Sine Die	Designates September 6, 2014, as Everett McKinley Dirksen and Marigold Day. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
SR513	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5314)
SR532	Intro Sine Die	Designates the week of September 7, 2014, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. Identifies direct support professionals as integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities. Expresses the sense of the S... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed: CR S5234-5235)
SJR41	Intro Sine Die	Approves the location of a commemorative work to honor the more than 5,000 slaves and free black persons who fought in the American Revolution within Area I as described on the map entitled "Commemorative Areas Washington, DC and Environs,"... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 To Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
SR535	Intro Sine Die	Requires the Committee on Rules and Administration to: (1) prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual; and (2) print it as a Senate document, including 1,500 additional copies beyond the usual number. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 8/1/2014 S5315; text as passed Senate: CR S5235)
SCR42	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the valuable contributions of caregivers, and encourages individuals to provide care to family, friends, and neighbors. Encourages the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue to educate the public on the impact of aging an... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
SR520	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Eastern Ukraine that resulted in the deaths of all 298 passengers and crew. Expresses condolences to the families of the victims and the people of the Netherlands, Malaysia, Australia, In... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-31 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 8/1/2014 S5314-5315)
HR697	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-30 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HR281	Intro Sine Die	Calls on China (PRC) to end the practice of organ harvesting from prisoners, and particularly from Falun Gong prisoners of conscience and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups. Calls for a Department of State investigation into organ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-30 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
HR694	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 676) providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-30 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H7058-7059)
HR676	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions, on behalf of the House, in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-30 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 201 (Roll no. 468). (text: CR H7087)
HR698	Intro Sine Die	Condemns: (1) the attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; and (2) intolerance, including religious and racial discrimination, and calls for continued vigilance against violence. Honors the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-30 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
SR521	Intro Sine Die	Designates July 26, 2014, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day. Acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-29 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5070)
HR693	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-29 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 192 (Roll no. 459). (text: CR H6989)
HJR121	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit Congress or any state from imposing content-neutral limitations on contributions or expenditures used to refer to a federal election candidate, includ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-29 To House Judiciary Committee
SR526	Intro Sine Die	Laments all loss of innocent civilian life. Condemns the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council's July 23, 2014 resolution calling for: (1) an investigation of Israel while not mentioning Hamas's continued assault against Israel, and (2) an inve... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-29 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5039; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S5066)
SR527	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., for 100 years of service to communities throughout the United States and the world. Commends the Fraternity for a continued commitment to the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-29 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5069; text as passed Senate: CR S5067)
SR528	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the state of North Dakota and its citizens on the 125th anniversary of its admission to the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-29 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5069-5070; text as passed Senate: CR S5067)
SR524	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the Senate that global climate change is occurring and will continue to pose ongoing risks and challenges to the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-28 To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
SR525	Intro Sine Die	Designates July 30, 2014, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. Encourages each executive agency to recognize such Day by: (1) informing employees, contractors, and the public about whistleblower rights; and (2) acknowledging the contributions ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5003-5004)
HR688	Intro Sine Die	Commends the 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 sector, faith-based organizations, and the inter... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-25 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR691	Intro Sine Die	Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month, including raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects;... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-25 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HR562	Intro Sine Die	Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR665	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the kidnapping and murder of Naftali Frenkel, Gilad Shaer, and Eyal Yifrach by terrorists associated with Hamas and the murder of Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists. Commends Israeli authorities for acting swiftly to apprehend the killers of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-25 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
SR523	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: Prime Minister Narenda Modi of India should address Congress at the earliest opportunity; the U.S. government should hold a strategic dialogue in New Delhi that lays out clear objectives for the U.S.-India r... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
HR684	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Maya Angelou. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HR680	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3393) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to consolidate certain tax benefits for educational expenses, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 4935) to ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR462	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom of democracy in Southeast Asia. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4973)
HR685	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should review exceptions to citizenship, residency, and disqualification standards for enlistment in the Armed Forces to make a determination regarding the enlist... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To House Armed Services Committee
SR519	Intro Sine Die	Designates August 16, 2014, as National Airborne Day. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4973-4974; text as passed Senate: CR S4908-4909)
SR518	Intro Sine Die	Designates the week of October 12-October 18, 2014, as National Case Management Week. Recognizes the role of case management in providing successful and cost-effective health care. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To Senate Judiciary Committee
HCR110	Intro Sine Die	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 o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
SCR41	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the illegal tactic by Hamas and other terrorist organizations of using innocent civilians as human shields. Calls on the international community to recognize the grave breaches of international law committed by Hamas in using human shields.... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
HR686	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2821) to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looki... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To House Rules Committee
SR517	Intro Sine Die	Supports Israel's right to defend its citizens and ensure Israel's survival. Calls on the United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General to condemn Hamas's attacks on Israel, and urges the international community to condemn the rocket fire at Israel. Reco... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-24 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
SR489	Intro Sine Die	Designates the third week of September 2014 as Growth Awareness Week. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Week. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4845-4846)
SR501	Intro Sine Die	Commends the staff, volunteers, and board of directors of the Wright Museum of WWII History in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, for their efforts to encourage the study of a significant period in U.S. history. Applauds the Wright Museum of WWII History's m... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
HR677	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3136) to establish a demonstration program for competency-based education, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 4984) to amend the loan counseling requirements under Higher Educatio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR681	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 To House Armed Services Committee
SR515	Intro Sine Die	Designates July 24, 2014, as International Self-Care Day and recognizes the importance of improving awareness of self-care and the value self-care represents for the people of the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4846; text as passed Senate: CR S4771)
SR512	Intro Sine Die	Urges the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw the proposed rules entitled: (1) "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Generating Units," and (2) "Carbon Pollution Standards for Mod... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 To Senate Environment And Public Works Committee
SR514	Intro Sine Die	Designates the week of August 10 through August 16, 2014, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week and expresses support for its goals and ideals. Encourages the continued support of such clinics so that they may continue to serve as health care ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4846; text as passed Senate: CR S4770-4771)
HCR109	Intro Sine Die	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. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
SR516	Intro Sine Die	Authorizes: (1) Megan Carranza and Jane Opdahl, employees in the Office of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to produce documents and provide testimo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4846; text as passed Senate: CR S4771)
SR500	Intro Sine Die	Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. Supports the Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations between the Republic of Moldova and the United States and... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2014-07-23 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4845)