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Condemning the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honoring the bravery and dedication of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum employees and security personnel.

Bill: 111-hres-529
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
District of Columbia
Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion
Violent crime
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009. 
 
Honors the bravery and dedication of the employees and security personnel at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
 
Offers condolences to the family of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns who was killed in the line of duty.
 

 
Urges Americans to join the House of Representatives in condemning this act of hateful violence and intolerance. 

action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 

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

 
Condemns the violent attack on the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009. 
 
Honors the bravery and dedication of the employees and security personnel at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
 
Offers condolences to the family of Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns who was killed in the line of duty.
 

 
Urges Americans to join the House of Representatives in condemning this act of hateful violence and intolerance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-11
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. 334). (text: CR H6585)
action_date: 2009-06-11
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. 334).(text: CR H6585)
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 529.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6585-6593)
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that the Speaker be authorized on this legislative day to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to House Resolution 529. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Commending the purpose of the third annual Civil Rights Baseball Game and recognizing the historical significance of the location of the game in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bill: 111-hres-530
Sponsor: Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Ohio
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Commends the purpose of the third annual Civil Rights Baseball Game (created to honor those who fought for the equal treatment of all people).
 
Recognizes the historical significance of the location of the game in Cincinnati, Ohio (Cincinnati was an integral stop along the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping north).

action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 

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

 
Commends the purpose of the third annual Civil Rights Baseball Game (created to honor those who fought for the equal treatment of all people).
 
Recognizes the historical significance of the location of the game in Cincinnati, Ohio (Cincinnati was an integral stop along the Underground Railroad for slaves escaping north).


Legislative actions:
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 H6768)
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 H6768)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 530.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6768-6770)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence.

Bill: 111-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Congratulates Northwestern University on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship.
 
Commends Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1256) to protect the public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with certain authority to regulate tobacco products, to amend title 5, United States Code, to make certain modifications in the Thrift Savings Plan, the Civil Service Retirement System, and the Federal Employees' Retirement System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1256 (Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6623)
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6623)
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6630)
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 532.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6623-6630)
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Provides that the Senate amendment shall be considered as read. Although the rule waives all points of order against consideration of the motion (except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI), the Committee is not aware of any points of order against the motion. The waiver of all points of order (except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI) is prophylactic.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-145, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-145, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Helen Thomas for her pioneering career as a woman in journalism, her lifelong commitment to journalistic independence as an essential pillar of American democracy, and her unflagging and honest coverage of every President of the United States since John F. Kennedy.

Bill: 111-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
News media and reporting
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
 Recognizes Helen Thomas for her pioneering career as a woman in journalism, her lifelong commitment to journalistic independence, and her unflagging and honest coverage of every President of the United States since John F. Kennedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Children and Families Day".

Bill: 111-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Children and Families Day.

action_date: 2009-07-22
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 Children and Families Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 614). (text: CR 7/21/2009 H8462)
action_date: 2009-07-22
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): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 614).(text: CR 7/21/2009 H8462)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8542)
action_date: 2009-07-21
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: 2009-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 534.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8462-8463)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding.

Bill: 111-hres-535
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Europe
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Kazakhstan
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
 Commends the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding.
 
Supports freedom of religion and conscience as a fundamental human right and as a source of stability for all countries.
 
Recognizes Kazakhstan for initiating the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions. 

action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Commends the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding.
 
Supports freedom of religion and conscience as a fundamental human right and as a source of stability for all countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/28/2009 H8940)
action_date: 2009-07-30
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 7/28/2009 H8940)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9166)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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: 2009-07-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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: 2009-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 535.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8940-8941)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the HHT Foundation International's designation of a "National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month" and supporting efforts to educate the public about HHT.

Bill: 111-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the HHT Foundation International's designation of a National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Month; and (2) the Foundation's work to find a cure while saving lives and improving the well-being of those affected by Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) through research, outreach, education, and support.
 
Recognizes the need to pursue research into better treatments and a cure for HHT.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1380)
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President and directing that the Attorney General transmit to the House of Representatives all information in their possession relating to specific communications regarding detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism.

Bill: 111-hres-537
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: 
Requests the President, and directs the Attorney General, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any portions of all documents, records, and communications in their possession referring or relating to notification of constitutional rights (i.e., warnings required by
 Miranda v. Arizona
,) by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to foreign persons captured in Afghanistan who are suspected of terrorism and detainees in the custody of the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan.

action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 

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

 
Requests the President, and directs the Attorney General, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any portions of all documents, records, and communications in their possession referring or relating to notification of constitutional rights (i.e., warnings required by
 Miranda v. Arizona
,) by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to foreign persons captured in Afghanistan who are suspected of terrorism and detainees in the custody of the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-189.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-189.
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 12.
action_date: 2009-06-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Olympic Day and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bill: 111-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Illinois
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Expresses support for Olympic Day.
 
Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Expresses support for Olympic Day.

Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/22/2009 H8546)
action_date: 2009-07-24
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 7/22/2009 H8546)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8726)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (NJ) 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: 2009-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 538.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8546-8547)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day and recognizing the important role fathers play in our families.

Bill: 111-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Commends Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day.
 
Recognizes the important role fathers play in our families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the restoration and renovation of the Bishop Museum's historic Hawaiian Hall, the Nation's premier showcase for Hawaiian culture and history, on the occasion of the Museum's 120th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Recognizes the reopening of historic Hawaiian Hall of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Museum. 
 
Honors and praises the Bishop Museum for its work in ensuring the preservation, study, education, and appreciation of Native Hawaiian culture and history. 

action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the reopening of historic Hawaiian Hall of the Bishop Museum in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on the 120th anniversary of the founding of the Museum. 
 
Honors and praises the Bishop Museum for its work in ensuring the preservation, study, education, and appreciation of Native Hawaiian culture and history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9295-9296)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9295-9296)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 541.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9295-9296)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House