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Expressing support for designation of the third week of April 2009 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

Bill: 111-hres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Domestic violence and child abuse
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
 
Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child rearing and other stresses.
 
Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a mutually-acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Bill: 111-hres-486
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Greece
International law and treaties
Macedonia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Urges the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to: (1) work within the framework of the U.N. process with Greece to achieve long-standing U.S. and U.N. policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable composite name, with a geographical qualifier and for all international uses for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; and (2) abstain from hostile activities and stop violating provisions of the U.N.-brokered Interim Agreement between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece regarding hostile activities or propaganda.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the State News at Michigan State University.

Bill: 111-hres-487
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Michigan
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the State News, Michigan State University's student run newspaper. 

action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the State News, Michigan State University's student run newspaper. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 748). (text: CR 9/30/2009 H10083)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 748).(text: CR 9/30/2009 H10083)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10419)
action_date: 2009-09-30
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: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 487.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10083-10084)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending and congratulating Commander David W. Alldridge and the crew of the USS Newport News (SSN 750) on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the ship's commissioning.

Bill: 111-hres-488
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Commends and congratulates Commander David W. Alldridge and the crew of the USS Newport News on the 20th anniversary of the ship's commissioning. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 31) to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1385) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.

Bill: 111-hres-490
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 31) to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1385) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 174 (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H6099)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 174 (Roll no. 295).(text: CR H6099)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6100)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 490.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6099-6101)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: General debate for both bills is limited to 1 hour equally divided and controlled. For H.R. 1385, specified amendments are in order. For each bill, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-131, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-131, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging each institution of higher education in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium.

Bill: 111-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Adler, John H. [D-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Military personnel and dependents
School administration
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
 Encourages each institution of higher education (IHE) in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, which helps coordinate postsecondary educational opportunities for members of the Armed Forces, their families, and veterans.
 
 Recognizes the IHEs that are currently members of the SOC Consortium.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

 
Encourages each institution of higher education (IHE) in the country to seek membership in the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, which helps coordinate postsecondary educational opportunities for members of the Armed Forces, their families, and veterans.
 
 Recognizes the IHEs that are currently members of the SOC Consortium.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9829)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9829)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 491.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9829-9831)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significant contributions of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life to college campus communities in the United States and around the world.

Bill: 111-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for Hillel's mission of service to Jewish college students and partnership with the campus community.
 
Congratulates the students, lay leaders, and professionals of the Hillel movement on reaching its 85th birthday.

action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for Hillel's mission of service to Jewish college students and partnership with the campus community.
 
Congratulates the students, lay leaders, and professionals of the Hillel movement on reaching its 85th birthday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6760)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6760)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 493.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6760-6762)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II.

Bill: 111-hres-494
Sponsor: Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Recognizes the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War II.

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 
Recognizes the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 914). (text: CR H13392-13393)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 914).(text: CR H13392-13393)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13408)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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: 2009-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 494.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13392-13394)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Mr. Kissell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the Americans troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.

Bill: 111-hres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Germany
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Honors the American troops who gave their lives in the Battle of Normandy (World War II).
 
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy, France.
 
Expresses gratitude to the &quot;greatest generation&quot; of Americans who fearlessly fought for freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Bill: 111-hres-496
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bulgaria
Commemorative events and holidays
Czech Republic
Estonia
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Germany
Human rights
Hungary
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Moldova
Poland
Political movements and philosophies
Romania
Russia
Slovakia
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
 
Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries.
 
Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.

action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
 
Celebrates 20 years of freedom from the bondage of communism with the people of the former communist countries.
 
Acknowledges the symbolic triumph of democracy over communism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 432 - 0 (Roll no. 660). (text: CR 7/28/2009 H8943)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 432 - 0 (Roll no. 660).(text: CR 7/28/2009 H8943)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9023-9024)
action_date: 2009-07-28
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: 2009-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 496.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8943-8944)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the brave men and women of the intelligence community of the United States whose tireless and selfless work has protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Honors the brave men and women of the intelligence community (IC), whose tireless and selfless work has protected America from a terrorist attack for the past eight years.
 
Recognizes that such work has thwarted many attacks against the United States and its allies.
 
Expresses great pride in the IC's vigilance in protecting the United States.
 
Acknowledges that the IC has the full faith and confidence of the American people and their elected representatives in Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and congratulating the U.S. Border Patrol on its 85th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-02 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Expresses support for the Border Patrol's goals and objectives. 
 
Congratulates the Border Patrol and its exemplary workforce on 85 years of service to the United States.

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the Border Patrol's goals and objectives. 
 
Congratulates the Border Patrol and its exemplary workforce on 85 years of service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6374)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6374)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 498.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6373-6377)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Ms. Sanchez, Loretta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of St. Thomas Tommies baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Baseball National Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-499
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minnesota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: 
 Commends the University of St. Thomas baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Baseball National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives on the actions the Committee has taken concerning any misconduct of Members and employees of the House in connection with activities of the PMA Group.

Bill: 111-hres-500
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House on the actions the Committee has taken, if any, concerning any misconduct of House Members and employees in connection with activities of the PMA Group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 270 - 134, 17 Present (Roll no. 300).
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: The previous question on the motion was agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6124)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Floor summary: DEBATE - The Chair recognized Mr. McGovern for one hour of debate on the motion to refer.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Mr. McGovern moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6124-6125; text of measure as introduced: CR H6124)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: The Clerk reported the resolution and the Chair announced that the resolution was consistent with the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Mr. Hoyer submitted a privileged resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House