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Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 111-hconres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Introduced: 2009-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, November 6, 2009, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, November 6, 2009, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 16, 2009.

action_date: 2009-11-06
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, November 6, 2009, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, November 6, 2009, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 16, 2009.

action_date: 2009-11-09
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, November 6, 2009, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, November 6, 2009, through Tuesday, November 10, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 16, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11268; text as passed Senate: CR S11268)
action_date: 2009-11-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11268; text as passed Senate: CR S11268)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 865). (text: CR H12493-12494)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 179 (Roll no. 865).(text: CR H12493-12494)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12493-12494)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with the people of El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of torrential rains which caused devastating flooding and deadly mudslides.

Bill: 111-hconres-213
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2009-11-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central America
Congressional tributes
El Salvador
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: 
Expresses solidarity with all people affected by Hurricane Ida.
 
Commends the efforts of the people of El Salvador and Central America and the countries of Central America in providing relief to El Salvador.
 
Urges the President to continue to provide the necessary funding to help mitigate the effects of the recent natural disasters in El Salvador.
 

action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 
Expresses solidarity with all people affected by Hurricane Ida.
 
Commends the efforts of the people of El Salvador and Central America as they recover from Hurricane Ida.
 
Applauds the coordination between the countries of Central America in providing relief to El Salvador.
 
Acknowledges the efforts of the government of El Salvador to work closely with the United States to assist the affected population.
 
Recognizes the progress made by El Salvador on disaster preparedness. 
 
Urges the President to continue to provide the necessary funding to help mitigate the effects of the recent natural disasters in El Salvador.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13567)
action_date: 2009-12-08
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 H13567)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 213.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13567-13568)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 111-hconres-214
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, November 19, 2009, or Friday, November 20, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, November 20, 2009, through Wednesday, November 25, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 30, 2009.

action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, November 19, 2009, or Friday, November 20, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, November 20, 2009, through Wednesday, November 25, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 30, 2009.

action_date: 2009-11-20
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, November 19, 2009, or Friday, November 20, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, November 20, 2009, through Wednesday, November 25, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 30, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-11-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11887; text as passed Senate: CR S11887)
action_date: 2009-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11887; text as passed Senate: CR S11887)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 166 (Roll no. 896). (text: CR H13090-13091)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 166 (Roll no. 896).(text: CR H13090-13091)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H13090-13091)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-215
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2009-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: 
Recognizes the ninth anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of such Day; (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among vulnerable communities; (3) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment and care as early as possible; and (4) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and housing.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.

Bill: 111-hconres-216
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 
Recognizes the 21st anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of such Day; (2) continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; (3) the development of a national AIDS strategy to reduce new HIV infections, especially among vulnerable communities; (4) the goals of providing universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support programs and protecting human rights for all people, including vulnerable and marginalized populations; and (5) efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by decreasing poverty and hunger, expanding educational opportunities for children, and empowering women. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2009-12-01
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President, in negotiating any new bilateral strategic arms agreement with the Russian Federation, shall ensure the continued deterrence capability of the United States strategic arsenal and flexibility in the allocation of its components in the event that third countries may pursue the deployment of significant and technologically advanced nuclear strategic forces not covered by such a United States-Russian arms agreement.

Bill: 111-hconres-217
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-12-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness
Nuclear weapons
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: 
Calls on the President to: (1) not enter into or extend any arms control agreement with the Russian Federation that may jeopardize the ability of the United States to ensure a credible strategic deterrent with regard to the People's Republic of China (PRC) or other countries that are deemed capable of deploying a strategic nuclear arsenal; (2) report to Congress on any plans or steps taken to enter into any bilateral arms control agreement with the Russian Federation; (3) report to Congress on the PRC's capabilities and intentions regarding the future deployment of a major strategic nuclear arsenal; and (4) refuse to enter into any strategic nuclear arms agreement with the Russian Federation or any other country that would require the United States to limit or suspend its efforts to create missile defense systems for itself and its allies.
 
Urges the President to refrain from negotiating any follow-on agreement to START I until the Nuclear Posture Review is completed and the President, Congress, and all relevant U.S. government departments and agencies have had an opportunity to evaluate the Nuclear Posture Review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the leadership and thousands of volunteers involved with Bugles Across America for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure veterans are laid to rest with the honor and ceremony they earned through selfless service to the people of the United States in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hconres-219
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2009-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 
Recognizes and commends the thousands of volunteers involved with Bugles Across America (playing live renditions of &quot;Taps&quot; for more than 2,200 military funerals each month) for their commitment and sacrifice to ensure that veterans are laid to rest with honor for their service to the United States.
 
Urges every veterans service organization, state and local government, funeral home, and veterans service office to inform veterans and their families of the valuable services offered by Bugles Across America.
 
Directs that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs inform such organizations and governments of the availability of Bugles Across America for the funerals of veterans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the Secretaries of the military departments to maximize opportunities for space-available travel for members of the Armed Forces in a leave or pass status who are traveling between December 18, 2009, and January 3, 2010.

Bill: 111-hconres-220
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2009-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation costs
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretaries of the military departments, in conjunction with aircraft training and cargo missions, should maximize opportunities for space-available travel for members of the Armed Forces in a leave or pass status who are traveling between December 18, 2009, and January 3, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-221
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-12-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: 
Requests that the President: (1) issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing; and (2) invite former Presidents of the United States, Nobel laureates, and other notables to join the President in promoting appropriate activities for the people of the United States and in extending appropriate greetings from U.S. families to families around the world.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2971-2972)
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging Federal financial regulators to establish clear and consistent guidelines for financial institutions seeking to grow or expand.

Bill: 111-hconres-224
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2009-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the growth or expansion of sound financial institutions should be encouraged; (2) federal financial regulatory requirements and expectations, including capital requirements, for all financial institutions should be up-front, clear, consistent, and predictable; (3) federal financial regulators and auditors review applications, conduct examinations, and classify loans and other assets with regard to sound underwriting standards and within the bounds of common sense; and (4) federal financial regulators respond to applications and inquiries within a timely manner. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1 of each year to raise awareness of, and opposition to, modern slavery.

Bill: 111-hconres-225
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2009-12-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
Human trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: 
Supports: (1) the goals of observing National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month to recognize the vital role that the people of the United States have in ending modern slavery; (2) marking this observance with appropriate activities culminating in the observance of National Freedom Day; and (3) all other efforts to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of "Spirit of '45 Day".

Bill: 111-hconres-226
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2010-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Supports the observance of Spirit of '45 Day (commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945).

action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 

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

 
Supports the observance of Spirit of '45 Day (commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945).

action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 

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

 
Supports the observance of Spirit of '45 Day (commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6980)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6980)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6013)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6013)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 226.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6013-6014)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E45-46)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House