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Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 111-hres-234
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2009-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2009-03-24
text: 

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

 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
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 H3773-3774)
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 H3773-3774)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 234.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3773-3777)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Mrs. Halvorson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1262) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-235
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2009-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1262) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3341)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3341)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3345)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 235.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3341-3345)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 26.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation now printed in the bill. House Resolutions 218, 219 and 229 are laid on the table.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-36, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-36, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Bill: 111-hres-236
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2009-03-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: 
 Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-237
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Elects a certain named Majority Member to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 

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

 
Elects a certain named Majority Member to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3339)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3339)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3339)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the catastrophic decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in the Republic of Zimbabwe.

Bill: 111-hres-238
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Economic performance and conditions
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Zimbabwe

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
 Recognizes the threat to international security and basic human dignity posed by the decline of economic, humanitarian, and human rights conditions in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
 
Deplores the undemocratic practices and failed policies of the Robert Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe.
 
Urges all nations to join the United States in providing humanitarian relief to the Zimbabwean people. 
 
Demands that: (1) nongovernmental organizations engaged in humanitarian relief be given sufficient space to operate; and (2) political prisoners be released.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 125th anniversary of Mississippi University for Women.

Bill: 111-hres-239
Sponsor: Rep. Childers, Travis [D-MS-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Mississippi
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Congratulates Mississippi University for Women, a four-year coeducational public university in Columbus, Mississippi, for its contributions and graduates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
To support the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Bill: 111-hres-240
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
 

 

 

 


action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H3451)
action_date: 2009-03-17
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 128).(text: CR H3451)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3469-3470)
action_date: 2009-03-17
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: 2009-03-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 240.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3451-3452)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending the International Criminal Court for issuing a warrant for the arrest of Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir, President of the Republic of the Sudan, for war crimes and crimes against humanity, and expressing the hope that this will be a significant step in the long road towards achieving peace and stability in the Darfur region.

Bill: 111-hres-241
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sudan
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Commends the International Criminal Court (ICC) for issuing an arrest warrant for President of the Republic of the Sudan Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
 
Condemns: (1) the expulsion of international aid agencies; and (2) the Sudanese government for continuing an active campaign of repression against its own people.
 
Calls upon the international community to persist in its efforts to bring President al-Bashir to justice.
 
Expresses the belief of the House of Representatives that a multifaceted approach is needed to end genocide and the repression of human rights in Darfur.
 
Applauds the U.S. government's commitment to vigorous diplomacy and encourages President Barack Obama to appoint a full-time envoy to the region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E664-665)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the apology offered by the Government of Australia to the aboriginal people and its significance as a gesture of healing for this proud nation.

Bill: 111-hres-242
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Australia
Congressional tributes
Minority education
Minority health
Oceania
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
 Commends the Australian government for acknowledging the past injustices to its indigenous community.
 
Regards the Australian Parliament's historic recognition of its past wrongs as an inspiration for other multiethnic nations. 
 
Remains committed to addressing the economic, educational, and health-related disparities that continue to affect some Black, indigenous, and other communities of color because of discriminatory laws that were authorized and enforced by U.S. local, state, and national governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E662)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and promoting awareness of Chiari malformation.

Bill: 111-hres-243
Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Hereditary and development disorders
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Recognizes the importance of promoting Chiari malformation awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the generous charitable donations made by Americans.

Bill: 111-hres-244
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Commends charitable giving in the United States and the millions of Americans who make charitable contributions. 
 
Recognizes that charitable giving provides critical support to organizations that serve individuals and communities. 
 
Expresses the sense that tax deductions for charitable contributions should be protected. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Miss Katie Stam for being crowned Miss America 2009 and thanking the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities.

Bill: 111-hres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]
Introduced: 2009-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Indiana
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Student aid and college costs
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: 
Congratulates Miss Katie Stam for being crowned Miss America 2009.
 
Thanks the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance.

Bill: 111-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: 
Calls for establishment of a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance, encouraging communities and institutions around the nation to engage in events and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory, and healing as they relate to diversity among the people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 22, 2009, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".

Bill: 111-hres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2009-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Commends the hard work and dedication of rehabilitation counselors and the efforts of multiple professional organizations assisting those who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 4/22/2009 H4612)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 4/22/2009 H4612)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4719)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Tonko 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: 2009-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 247.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4612-4613)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Glenn "Jeep" Davis for being one of the greatest Olympic hurdlers, an active member of his community, and life-long teacher.

Bill: 111-hres-248
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2009-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: 
Honors the life of Glenn "Jeep" Davis (gold medal Olympic hurdler). Recognizes his contributions to American sports and to his community. Extends condolences to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should take full responsibility for financing the health care benefits earned by veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Bill: 111-hres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Veterans Affairs
Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should take full responsibility for financing the health-care benefits earned by veterans with service-connected disabilities; (2) the purchase of supplemental health insurance by a veteran should not be grounds for reducing the federal government's obligation to such veteran; and (3) the VA should not implement policies that discourage disabled veterans from purchasing supplemental health insurance coverage for themselves and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Bill: 111-hres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H3535)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 132).(text: CR H3535)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 131). (consideration: CR H3542)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 250.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3535-3543)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: All points of order against consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-39, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-39, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House