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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding executive and employee bonuses paid by AIG and other companies assisted with taxpayer funds provided under the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury.

Bill: 111-hconres-76
Sponsor: Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Financial crises and stabilization
Insurance industry and regulation
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President is appropriately exercising authorities under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and other federal laws by taking all necessary actions to ensure that: (1) American International Group, Inc. (AIG) will repay taxpayers for retention bonuses paid to its executives and employees; (2) companies that receive a capital infusion under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 are prohibited from paying unreasonable and excessive bonuses to their executives and employees; and (3) such companies comply with provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act restricting executive compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 255 - 160 (Roll no. 144).
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 255 - 160 (Roll no. 144).
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3674)
action_date: 2009-03-19
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: 2009-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 76.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3665-3673; text of measure as introduced: CR H3665)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Mr. Frank (MA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University.

Bill: 111-hconres-77
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2009-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Higher education
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 
Congratulates and honors Gallaudet University on the 145th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University.
 
Congratulates Gallaudet University for 145 years of unique and exceptional service to the deaf citizens of the United States and the world deaf community.

action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 

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

 
Congratulates and honors Gallaudet University on the 145th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the legislation authorizing the establishment of collegiate programs at Gallaudet University.
 
Congratulates Gallaudet University for 145 years of unique and exceptional service to the deaf citizens of the United States and the world deaf community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3770)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3770)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 77.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3770-3771)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the Congress regarding the need to facilitate State innovation in national health care reform.

Bill: 111-hconres-78
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 
Sets forth Congress's commitment to include within legislation authorizing national health care reform provisions that facilitate state innovation and that: (1) promote the unique role of states as innovators in health care reform; (2) feature flexibility for states in implementing national goals and objectives for health care reform; (3) facilitate state efforts to improve upon and expand the goals and objectives of national health reform; and (4) incorporate the principles of state innovation espoused in the Health Partnership Act and Health Partnership Through Creative Federalism Act.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor Wilton "Wilt" Chamberlain.

Bill: 111-hconres-79
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 
Urges the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp to honor Wilton "Wilt" Chamberlain. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

Bill: 111-hconres-80
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hawaii
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2009, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2009, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.

action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 6, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center on June 7, 2009, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5455-5456)
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5455-5456)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5199)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5199)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 80.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5199-5201)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.

Bill: 111-hconres-81
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Hawaii
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New Mexico
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: 
 Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts in Hawai`i.
 
 Praises the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts Pacific Province for its good works educating the youth of this country, serving the people of Hawai`i, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New Mexico, and pursuing educational, social, and economic equality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner.

Bill: 111-hconres-82
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: 
Urges: (1) the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring James Chaney, Michael Schwerner, and Andrew Goodman; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend such issuance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Navy, either the aircraft carrier designated as CVN-79 or the aircraft carrier designated as CVN-80, should be named the U.S.S. Barry M. Goldwater.

Bill: 111-hconres-83
Sponsor: Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Military facilities and property
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Declares that it is the sense of Congress that a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, either the carrier designated CVN-79 or the carrier designated CVN-80, should be named the U.S.S. Barry M. Goldwater.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.

Bill: 111-hconres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Supports the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.

action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Supports the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
 
Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States, all federal departments and agencies, states, localities, organizations, and media to annually observe a National Military Appreciation Month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR 5/12/2009 H5434)
action_date: 2009-05-13
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 247).(text: CR 5/12/2009 H5434)
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5498-5499)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 84.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5434-5436)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth.

Bill: 111-hconres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on April 28, 2009, to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth.
 

action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on April 28, 2009, to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth.
 

action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on April 28, 2009, to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4705)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4705)
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 H4601)
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 H4601)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 86.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4601-4602)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Observing the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and calling on all responsible nations to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.

Bill: 111-hconres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rwanda
Sudan
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Observes the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide which claimed the lives of an estimated 800,000 people.
 
Remembers those who were lost and honors those who sought to stop the genocide.
 
Recognizes that genocidal forces have again been unleashed in Darfur, Sudan.
 
Commends the Rwandan peacekeepers' efforts to protect civilians in Sudan.
 
Urges all nations to uphold the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and seek to halt genocide wherever it may occur.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Urging local tax assessors, in light of the current housing market and economic struggles of people in the United States, to more frequently reassess the property values used to determine property taxes for primary residences, and encouraging local governments to provide property tax relief to those whose home values have declined.

Bill: 111-hconres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
State and local finance
State and local taxation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Urges local tax assessors to more frequently assess property values, especially those of primary residences, used to determine property taxes.
 
Encourages county commissioners, city council members, school board members, and others, as they set their yearly budgets, to provide, when possible, property tax relief during this current economic downturn. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.

Bill: 111-hconres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Czech Republic
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government liability
International organizations and cooperation
Property rights
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Supports the goals of the 2009 Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.
 
Applauds the government of the Czech Republic for its decision to host the Conference.
 
Urges the countries in Central and Eastern Europe which have not already done so to return looted and confiscated properties to their rightful owners or, where restitution is not possible, provide equitable compensation.
 
Calls on the President to send a high-level official, such as the Secretary of State, to represent the United States at the Conference.

action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Supports the goals of the 2009 Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.
 
Applauds the government of the Czech Republic for its decision to host the Conference.
 
Urges the countries in Central and Eastern Europe which have not already done so to return looted and confiscated properties to their rightful owners or, where restitution is not possible, provide equitable compensation.
 
Supports the decision to make the economic, social, housing, and health care needs of Holocaust survivors a major Conference focus.
 
Calls on the President to send a high-level official, such as the Secretary of State, to represent the United States at the Conference, and urges other nations to participate at a similarly high level.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7687)
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7687)
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7687-7688)
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Mr. Wexler asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the removal from the United States of aliens charged under State law with aggravated felonies.

Bill: 111-hconres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Homeland Security should develop an efficient system of communication with state and local law enforcement officials that allows such officials to know when suspects charged in their jurisdictions with aggravated felonies are in the final stages of the removal process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E827)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House