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Condemning the ongoing attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) which have affected innocent civilians in Uganda, South Sudan, Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Central African Republic
Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Crimes against children
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Sudan
Uganda
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Condemns the decision by Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), to not sign the Final Peace Agreement with the government of Uganda and to order the resumption of civilian attacks.
 
Urges the military forces of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, and South Sudan, as well as U.N. peacekeeping forces, to protect civilians, ensure that operations target only LRA commanders and avoid endangering abducted children and noncombatants, and strengthen efforts to demobilize lower-level combatants and captives.
 
Calls for President Obama to appoint a senior diplomat to work with regional and international governments to find a permanent solution to the crisis.


Legislative actions:
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
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2009-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 174 (Roll no. 347). (text: CR H6854-6855)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 174 (Roll no. 347).(text: CR H6854-6855)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 176 (Roll no. 346). (consideration: CR H6864)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6863-6864)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 544, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 545 and announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 544 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 544.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6854-6862)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-155, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-155, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2346) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2346) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 345). (text: CR H6850)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 345).(text: CR H6850)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6862-6863)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 545, the Chair put the question on adoption of H.Res. 545 and announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of H.Res. 545 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6854)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 545.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6850-6854)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Conference report shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for one hour, equally divided and controlled.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-156, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-156, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".

Bill: 111-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.
 
Recognizes that the month provides the U.S. citizens an opportunity to learn more about being safe and responsible online.
 
Commends national and community organizations for promoting safe Internet use and providing information and training that develops critical thinking and decision making skills needed to use the Internet safely.
 
Calls on parents, educators, Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, community leaders, Internet service providers, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the election of certain minority members to a standing committee.

Bill: 111-hres-548
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Armed Services.

action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 

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

 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Armed Services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6829)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6829)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6829)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the protection of the rule of law.

Bill: 111-hres-549
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-06-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law.
 
Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran, pro-government militias, and affiliated entities.
 
Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6906)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6819-6820)
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa.

Bill: 111-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2009-06-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 
Recognizes the Day of the African Child.
 
Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in Africa who are extending health care and hope to families across the continent.
 
Reaffirms the importance of U.S. partnership with African leaders and communities in reducing child, newborn, and maternal deaths.

action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the Day of the African Child.
 
Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in Africa who are extending health care and hope to families across the continent.
 
Reaffirms the importance of U.S. partnership with African leaders and communities in reducing child, newborn, and maternal deaths.


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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/28/2009 H8941)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/28/2009 H8941)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9166)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8941-8943)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin approved by the Congress in Public Law 110-342 expressly prohibited the sale, diversion, or export of water from States in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill: 111-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Great Lakes
Intergovernmental relations
Lakes and rivers
Retail and wholesale trades
State and local government operations
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Water use and supply
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the interstate compact on water resources in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin approved by P.L. 110-342 should not be construed to: (1) allow water intended for an immediate, intermediate, or end use consumer in any size container to be diverted, exported, or sold from the Basin unless the withdrawal is authorized and licensed under the constitution and laws of the state from which it is withdrawn; or (2) establish that Basin waters are produced as a product, have entered into commerce, or constitute a good or commodity under any international trade agreement. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-552
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010).

action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2847 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 352). (text: CR H6910)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 201 (Roll no. 352).(text: CR H6910)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 351). (consideration: CR H6917-6918)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 552.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6910-6918)
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: The rule provides that no further amendments shall be in order except: (1) amendments numbered 3,6,19,22,25,31,35,41,59,60,62,63 69,71,93,96,97,98,100,102,111,114, and 118 printed in the Congressional Record of June 15, 2009. (2) not to exceed 10 of the following amendments if offered by the ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee: amendments numbered 76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86,87,8 ,89,90,91,104,105,106,107 and 108 printed in the Congressional Record of June 15, 2009.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-158, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-158, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should protect and enhance consumer and business access to credit by utilizing the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, and reserving access to liquidity programs for those financial institutions that have maintained or increased lending activities since the height of our economic crisis in October 2008.

Bill: 111-hres-553
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2009-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Credit and credit markets
Financial crises and stabilization
Interest, dividends, interest rates

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Treasury and the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System should: (1) protect and enhance American consumers' and businesses' access to credit; (2) encourage credit card issuers, banks, and other creditors to recognize long-standing customers who are in good standing by not cutting their credit lines or raising their interest rates; and (3) reserve access to programs under the Federal Reserve Act and the Emergency Response Stabilization Act for those institutions that are working to increase consumer and business access to credit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.

Bill: 111-hres-555
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2009-06-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
News media and reporting
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 
Urges: (1) the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to grant clemency to Laura Ling and Euna Lee and return them to the United States; and (2) other nations to encourage North Korea to free Ms. Ling and Ms. Lee. 
 
Supports efforts by President Obama, Secretary of State Clinton, and others to secure the release of the journalists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Federal Credit Union Act and the vibrant Federal credit union community that was created as a result of this important piece of legislation.

Bill: 111-hres-556
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer credit

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Federal Credit Union Act and the vibrant federal credit union community that was created as a result of such landmark piece of legislation. 

action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the passage of the Federal Credit Union Act and the vibrant federal credit union community that was created as a result of such landmark piece of legislation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9357)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9357)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9357-9359)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Mr. Himes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the State of Israel's inalienable right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them.

Bill: 111-hres-557
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2009-06-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Foreign aid and international relief
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Presidential administrations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: 
Supports Israel's right to defend itself in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Iran, terrorist organizations, and the countries that harbor them, notwithstanding some statements made by the Obama Administration.
 
Reaffirms the bond with Israel and pledges to continue to work with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the Israeli government, and the people of Israel to ensure that Israel continues to receive critical economic and military assistance. 
 
Condemns the government of Iran for its continued support of terrorism and its hateful rhetoric toward Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Introduced in House