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Commending EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years.

Bill: 111-hres-1226
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Commends EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Commends EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7189)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 H7189)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1226.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7189)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the victims of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and supporting the goals and ideals of the National Week of Hope.

Bill: 111-hres-1227
Sponsor: Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Monuments and memorials
Oklahoma
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Extends best wishes and prayers to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 19, 1995. 
 
Extends appreciation to the first responders, rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers who assisted the victims of the attack. 
 
Congratulates the people of Oklahoma City for their efforts to recover from the attack and pledges support for the goals and mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. 
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Week of Hope. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the veterans of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three and their families.

Bill: 111-hres-1228
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Honors the service, courage, and sacrifice of the veterans of HAL-3 (Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three, a Navy squadron performing helicopter gunship and rescue operations during the Vietnam War).
 
Honors the families of HAL-3 veterans for their support.
 
Expresses condolences to the families and comrades of those killed in action.
 
Recognizes HAL-3 as a unique squadron in the history of naval aviation.

action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Honors the service, courage, and sacrifice of the veterans of HAL-3 (Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three, a Navy squadron performing helicopter gunship and rescue operations during the Vietnam War).
 
Honors the families of HAL-3 veterans for their support.
 
Expresses condolences to the families and comrades of those killed in action.
 
Recognizes HAL-3 as a unique squadron in the history of naval aviation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 415). (text: CR 6/29/2010 H4918)
action_date: 2010-07-01
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): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 415).(text: CR 6/29/2010 H4918)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5309)
action_date: 2010-06-29
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: 2010-06-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1228.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4918-4919)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should overturn the policy that prohibits sending a presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member of the Armed Forces who has died by suicide.

Bill: 111-hres-1229
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the current policy that prohibits sending a presidential letter of condolence to the family of a member of the Armed Forces who has died by suicide only serves to perpetuate the stigma of mental illness that pervades the Armed Forces; and (2) the President, as Commander-in-Chief, should overturn the policy and treat all military families equally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Commending the efforts of State legislatures, Attorneys General, and citizens to resist the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Bill: 111-hres-1230
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Comprehensive health care
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Commends the efforts of state legislatures, Attorneys General, and citizens to resist the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the six-time Defending Mid-American Conference Champion Bowling Green State University women's basketball team on another outstanding and record-setting season.

Bill: 111-hres-1232
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Congratulates the Bowling Green State University women's basketball team on another outstanding season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships.

Bill: 111-hres-1233
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Iowa
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Commends the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Town of Penfield, New York, on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1234
Sponsor: Rep. Maffei, Daniel B. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New York State
Small towns

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Congratulates the town of Penfield, New York, on the occasion of its bicentennial anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require chairs and ranking minority members of committees and subcommittees to indicate whether they have any financial interest in the employer of any witness at a hearing, any person retaining a witness, or any person represented by a witness.

Bill: 111-hres-1235
Sponsor: Rep. Teague, Harry [D-NM-2]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
 Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair at a committee or subcommittee hearing, immediately after announcing the subject of the hearing, to state whether he or she has, had, or intends to have any financial interest in the employer of any witness at the hearing, any person retaining any such witness, or any person represented by any such witness.
 
Requires the chair then to recognize the ranking minority member solely for the purpose of making the same statement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending condolences to their families and recognizing the valiant efforts of emergency response workers at the mine disaster.

Bill: 111-hres-1236
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Accidents
Coal
Congressional tributes
Mining
West Virginia
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Raleigh County, West Virginia.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men.
 
Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the loss of their coworkers and maintaining courage throughout this ordeal.
 
Commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to find these miners.
 
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.

action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Raleigh County, West Virginia.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men.
 
Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the loss of their coworkers and maintaining courage throughout this ordeal.
 
Commends the rescue crews for their valiant efforts to find these miners.
 
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 199). (text: CR H2537)
action_date: 2010-04-14
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 199).(text: CR H2537)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2551)
action_date: 2010-04-14
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: 2010-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1236.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2537-2542)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Mr. Miller, George moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Wilma Pearl Mankiller and expressing condolences of the House of Representatives on her passing.

Bill: 111-hres-1237
Sponsor: Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Indian social and development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Expresses gratitude to Chief Wilma Mankiller for her significant contributions to the nation, as well as deep sorrow at her passing and condolences to her friends, family, and the Cherokee Nation.

action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 

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

Expresses gratitude to Chief Wilma Mankiller for her significant contributions to the nation, as well as deep sorrow at her passing and condolences to her friends, family, and the Cherokee Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2535)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2535)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1237.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2535-3537)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Mr. Boren moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, designation of National Monuments, and high priority land-rationalization efforts.

Bill: 111-hres-1238
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Land use and conservation
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Interior documents, maps, records, communications, and other information from July 1, 2009, and later referring or relating to the designation of national monuments, the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, and high priority land-rationalization efforts, as specified. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

Bill: 111-hres-1239
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. 

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2756-2757)
action_date: 2010-04-21
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 H2756-2757)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1239.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2756-2758)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1240
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day.
 
Calls on the people of this country to observe the day by supporting the volunteer efforts of young people, and engaging them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities as an investment in the future of our country.

action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Day.
 
Calls on the people of this country to observe the day by supporting the volunteer efforts of young people, and engaging them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities as an investment in the future of our country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2896-2897)
action_date: 2010-04-27
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 H2896-2897)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1240.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2896-2898)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the right of Israel to defend itself against terrorists and the Israeli construction of new security fences along the border of Egypt.

Bill: 111-hres-1241
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Border security and unlawful immigration
Egypt
Gaza Strip
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Terrorism
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Supports: (1) Israel's right to defend itself against terrorists that wish to infiltrate its borders and attack its citizens; and (2) Israel's plight to protect its borders with the construction of a security fence and checkpoints along the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, and Egypt.
 
Recognizes: (1) the security fence's success in keeping out terrorists; and (2) Israel's efforts to combat international terrorism.
 
Condemns the actions and rhetoric of Iranian leaders and terrorist organizations to terrorize Israel's people.
 
Reaffirms the U.S.-Israel alliance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House