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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week.

Bill: 111-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week.
 
Recognizes the critical role of our national and community service programs. 
 
Honors the contributions of all those hard-working American volunteers who make a difference in their communities every day of the year.
 
Invites all Americans to answer the call to serve through volunteerism in any form.

action_date: 2009-04-27
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Volunteer Week.
 
Recognizes the critical role of our national and community service programs. 
 
Honors the contributions of all those hard-working American volunteers who make a difference in their communities every day of the year.
 
Invites all Americans to answer the call to serve through volunteerism in any form.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 209). (text: CR H4741)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 396 - 0 (Roll no. 209).(text: CR H4741)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4752-4753)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 335.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4741-4742)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

Bill: 111-hres-336
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Libraries and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 

action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week (April 12-18, 2009). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4613-4614)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4613-4614)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 336.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4613-4615)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-337
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Supports the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in order to increase awareness of child maltreatment and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.
 
Recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness about child maltreatment, including identifying risk factors and developing prevention strategies.
 
Urges families and individuals to report abuse or get help by calling the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453).
 

action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 

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

 
Supports the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in order to increase awareness of child maltreatment and encourage individuals and communities to support children and families.
 
Recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness about child maltreatment, including identifying risk factors and developing prevention strategies.
 
Urges families and individuals to report abuse or get help by calling the National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 4/28/2009 H4745)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 4/28/2009 H4745)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4958-4959)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 337.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4745-4747)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community College Month.

Bill: 111-hres-338
Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community College Month.
 
Congratulates the Nation's community colleges, and their students, governing boards, faculty, and staff, for their contributions to education and workforce development, and for their vital role in ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the Nation.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community College Month.
 
Congratulates the Nation's community colleges, and their students, governing boards, faculty, and staff, for their contributions to education and workforce development, and for their vital role in ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H5116)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 232).(text: CR H5116)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5132)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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: 2009-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 338.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5116-5118)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the United States House of Represensatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Marine and inland water transportation
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Commends the crew of the Maersk Alabama and Captain Richard Phillips, who selflessly placed himself in harm's way to protect his crew.
 
Recognizes the U.S. Navy, the crews of the USS Bainbridge, Boxer, Halyburton, and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 for their role in the rescue.
 
Congratulates the Navy SEALs on the scene for their decisive action that resulted in the rescue of Captain Phillips.
 
Joins all Americans in expressing great relief that the crew has returned home safely.

action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 

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

 
Commends the crew of the Maersk Alabama and Captain Richard Phillips, who selflessly placed himself in harm's way to protect his crew.
 
Recognizes the U.S. Navy, the crews of the USS Bainbridge, Boxer, Halyburton, and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 for their role in the rescue.
 
Congratulates the Navy SEALs on the scene for their decisive action that resulted in the rescue of Captain Phillips.
 
Joins all Americans in expressing great relief that the crew has returned home safely.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4590-4591)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4590-4591)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 339.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4590-4594)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Mr. Langevin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York.

Bill: 111-hres-340
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal officials
Law enforcement officers
New York State
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and friends of the victims of the April 3, 2009, shooting in Binghamton, New York.
 
Conveys the gratitude of the House to the city, county, state, and federal officials and agencies whose quick and comprehensive response helped save lives and start the long healing process.
 
Honors the American Civic Association for the services it provides to assist people from across the world who seek the American dream.
 

action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses the heartfelt condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and friends of the victims of the April 3, 2009, shooting in Binghamton, New York.
 
Conveys the gratitude of the House to the city, county, state, and federal officials and agencies whose quick and comprehensive response helped save lives and start the long healing process.
 
Honors the American Civic Association for the services it provides to assist people from across the world who seek the American dream.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4848)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4848)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 340.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4848-4850)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Expresses the heartfelt sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama on March 10, 2009.
 
Conveys the gratitude of the House to the city and county officials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emergency medical teams who responded swiftly to the scene and helped prevent further violence.
 

action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses the heartfelt sympathy of the House of Representatives for the victims and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama on March 10, 2009.
 
Conveys the gratitude of the House to the city and county officials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emergency medical teams who responded swiftly to the scene and helped prevent further violence.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4850)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4850)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 341.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4850-4852)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as "Vietnamese Refugees Day".

Bill: 111-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Supports the designation of May 2, 2009, as Vietnamese Refugees Day to commemorate the arrival and integration of Vietnamese refugees in the United States. 

action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of May 2, 2009, as Vietnamese Refugees Day to commemorate the arrival and integration of Vietnamese refugees in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4853)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4853)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 342.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4853-4855)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the reduction of section 302(b) suballocations to reflect floor amendments to general appropriation bills.

Bill: 111-hres-343
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Congressional committees
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow a Member to designate the amount of the reduction in new budget authority that should be used to reduce the federal budget deficit (or to increase the federal budget surplus) if an amendment offered by the Member to any general appropriation bill (or resolution making continuing appropriations to the end of a fiscal year) to reduce new budget authority (and resulting outlays) is agreed to.
 
Requires the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, whenever such legislation is engrossed in the House, to: (1) reduce the suballocation of new budget authority and outlays to the appropriate subcommittee by the net amount of such reductions; and (2) promptly report those revisions to the House.
 
Prohibits the Committee from reallocating such reductions to other subcommittees.
 
Deems the revised suballocations to be made under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 in the House.
 
Requires the chairman of the Committee on the Budget to make appropriate revisions in allocations to the Committee on Appropriations to reflect the revised suballocations and report them to the House.
 

 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

Bill: 111-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.
 


action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 211). (text: CR 4/27/2009 H4742-4743)
action_date: 2009-04-28
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): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 211).(text: CR 4/27/2009 H4742-4743)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4880-4881)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 344.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4742-4744)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House