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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week should be established.

Bill: 111-hres-737
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the country.
 
Supports the designation of an appropriate week as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the country.
 
Supports the designation of an appropriate week as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
Requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9449)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9449)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 737.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9449-9450)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

Bill: 111-hres-738
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and expresses continued support for its goals and ideals. Recognizes the need to continue vigorous enforcement of that Act and similar Acts to deter and prosecute crimes of violence against women.
 
 

action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and expresses continued support for its goals and ideals. Recognizes the need to continue vigorous enforcement of that Act and similar Acts to deter and prosecute crimes of violence against women.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9457; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9547)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9457; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9547)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 738.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9459-9462)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Ms. Wasserman Schultz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.

Bill: 111-hres-739
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Congressional tributes
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.
 

action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10101-10102)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10101-10102)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 739.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10101-10105)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities.

Bill: 111-hres-740
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the valuable contributions of the extension offices of land-grant universities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2009, as national Jumpstart's "Read for the Record Day".

Bill: 111-hres-741
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Language arts
Preschool education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
 Supports the designation of Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its fourth year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.)
 
Encourages adults to come together with children of all ages to create the world's largest shared reading experience to show their support for early literacy and Jumpstart's year-long program working with preschool children in low-income communities.

action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
Supports the designation of Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its fourth year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.)
 
Encourages adults to come together with children of all ages to create the world's largest shared reading experience to show their support for early literacy and Jumpstart's year-long program working with preschool children in low-income communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10471)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10471)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 741.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10471-10473)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Warner Robins Little League softball team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series.

Bill: 111-hres-742
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Congratulates the Warner Robins Little League softball team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series Championship. 

action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the Warner Robins Little League softball team from Warner Robins, Georgia, on winning the 2009 Little League Softball World Series Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13360)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13360)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 742.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13360-13361)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Frank McCourt for his many contributions to American literature, education, and culture.

Bill: 111-hres-743
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Literature
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Honors the life of Frank McCourt (author of &quot;Angela's Ashes&quot;) for his many contributions to American literature, education, and culture. 

action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Honors the life of Frank McCourt (author of &quot;Angela's Ashes&quot;) for his many contributions to American literature, education, and culture. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13366)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13366)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 743.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13366-13368)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-744
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from South Carolina, Mr. Wilson, during the joint session of Congress held on September 9, 2009.
 

action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from South Carolina, Mr. Wilson, during the joint session of Congress held on September 9, 2009.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179, 5 Present (Roll no. 699). (text: CR H9529)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179, 5 Present (Roll no. 699).(text: CR H9529)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H9534)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 744.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9529-9534)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Hoyer rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 744 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3246) to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.

Bill: 111-hres-745
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3246) to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9566-9567)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9566-9567)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9568)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 745.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9566-9568)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Science and Technology or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-255, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-255, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3221) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-746
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2009-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3221) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 703). (text: CR H9558)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 179 (Roll no. 703).(text: CR H9558)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9569)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 746, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9566)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 746.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9558-9566)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-256, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-256, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the United States Military Academy at West Point on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-747
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2009-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 
Congratulates the United States Military Academy on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.
 
Supports the Academy's mission &quot;to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U.S. Army.&quot; 

action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Congratulates the United States Military Academy on being named by Forbes magazine as America's Best College for 2009.
 
Supports the Academy's mission &quot;to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and prepared for a career of professional excellence and service to the nation as an officer in the U.S. Army.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H987)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1046)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H987-989)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the property rights granted by the United States Constitution; affirming the duty of each Member of this body to support and defend such rights; and asserting that no public body should unlawfully obtain the property of any citizen of the United States for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation.

Bill: 111-hres-748
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Property rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Declares that all U.S. citizens should remain secure in the possession of private property and that no court, legislature, or executive shall, by predatory law or tyrannical force, obtain the property of any U.S. citizen for the benefit of another private citizen or corporation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the November 29, 2009, elections in Honduras.

Bill: 111-hres-749
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-09-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Honduras
Latin America
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: 
Calls on: (1) the Secretary of State to support the efforts of the appropriate Honduran authorities to ensure that the November 29, 2009, elections are free and transparent; and (2) the President of the United States to recognize such elections as an important step in consolidating democracy and the rule of law in Honduras.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-17
text: Introduced in House