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Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl.

Bill: 111-hres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 
Commends the University of Southern California (USC) Trojan football team and USC President Steven B. Sample for USC's victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl. 
 
Applauds Coach Pete Carroll for his leadership on the football field and in the community.

action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Southern California (USC) Trojan football team and USC President Steven B. Sample for USC's victory in the 2009 Rose Bowl. 
 
Applauds Coach Pete Carroll for his leadership on the football field and in the community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 15, 4 Present (Roll no. 106). (text: CR 3/3/2009 H2897)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 362 - 15, 4 Present (Roll no. 106).(text: CR 3/3/2009 H2897)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3025-3026)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2009-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 153.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2897-2898)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring John D. Dingell for holding the record as the longest serving member of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Recognizes the Honorable John D. Dingell for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his constituents in Michigan in the past, present, and future.
 
Honors him for his lifelong commitment to public service, and celebrates him and his more than 53 years of dedication to Congress.
 
Congratulates him upon attaining the record for longest serving Member of the House.

action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the Honorable John D. Dingell for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his constituents in Michigan in the past, present, and future.
 
Honors him for his lifelong commitment to public service, and celebrates him and his more than 53 years of dedication to Congress.
 
Congratulates him upon attaining the record for longest serving Member of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1165)
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 61).(text: CR H1165)
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196)
action_date: 2009-02-11
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: 2009-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1165-1175)
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month and honors the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254)
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Charter 08 and the ideals of the Charter 08 movement.

Bill: 111-hres-156
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Supports: (1) Charter 08 and its ideals; and (2) the Chinese people's efforts to secure liberty, the rule of law, representative government, and the protection of human rights.
 
 Notes Chinese Communist Party (CCP) efforts to destroy the Charter 08 movement. 
 
Calls upon the CCP to release Liu Xiaobo. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Makes it in order at any time through February 13, 2009, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
 
Amends H.Res.10, 111th Congress (fixing the daily hour of meeting for the House ) to revise the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the 111th Congress, until Monday, May 18, 2009, to: (1) 2 p.m. on Mondays; (2) 12 noon on Tuesdays; (3) 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday; and (4) 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.
 
Continues the current daily hour of meeting from Monday, May 18, 2009, until the end of the first session.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1255)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 248 - 174 (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1255)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1261)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 157, the Chair put the question on the agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1260)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 157.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1254-1260)
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: The resolutions authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules at any time through the legislative day of February 13, 2009. The resolution also provides that the Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration under suspension of the rules pursuant to the resolution. The resolution also provides that H. Res. 10 is amended to change the hour of daily meeting of the House to 9:00 a.m. for Fridays and Saturdays.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-14, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-14, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 111-hres-158
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of any measure related to H.R. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 184, H. Res. 158 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The resolution applies the waiver to any resolution reported through the legislative day of February 13, 2009, providing for consideration or disposition of any measure relating to H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-15, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-15, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the 1st statewide legislative body with a majority of women in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-159
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
New Hampshire
State and local government operations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
 Honors the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the first statewide legislative body in the United States with a majority of women.

action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 
Honors the New Hampshire State Senate for becoming the first statewide legislative body in the United States with a majority of women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12174)
action_date: 2009-11-02
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 H12174)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 159.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12174-12175)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) on the 100th anniversary of its founding and for a century of significant contributions.

Bill: 111-hres-160
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Mental health
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Honors Mental Health America on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for free, democratic, transparent, and fair elections in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela without threats or intimidation.

Bill: 111-hres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International law and treaties
Latin America
Political movements and philosophies
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Calls for free elections in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. 
 
Condemns the recent actions of Hugo Chavez as detrimental to democracy and a violation of the Charter of the Organization of American States (OAS).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-162
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ways and Means

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for appropriate accountability and congressional oversight of public buildings and facilities projects.

Bill: 111-hres-163
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2009-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government buildings, facilities, and property

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Administrator of General Services should not proceed with any public building or facility project for which a prospectus has been submitted pursuant to provisions requiring congressional approval of an appropriation to construct, alter, or acquire any public building in excess of $1,500,000, to lease any space at an average annual rental in excess of $1,500,000 for public purposes, or to alter any building under lease by the federal government for a public purpose if the cost will exceed $ 750,000, unless the project has been approved and the project cost does not exceed the estimated maximum cost approved by more than 10%; and (2) in the case of a project that may not be subject to those requirements but that otherwise meets those funding thresholds and criteria, the Administrator should submit to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure a detailed plan of the project, including an estimate of the number of jobs the project will create, prior to taking actions in furtherance of the project.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Pakistan's release of nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest.

Bill: 111-hres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2009-02-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Nuclear weapons
Pakistan

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 
Condemns the release from house arrest of Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, who established and operated an illicit international nuclear proliferation network.
 
Declares that Dr. Khan should be required to give a full accounting of such network to the U.S. government, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and other responsible parties.
 
States that Pakistan's willingness to carry out its nonproliferation commitments should be a guiding element in determining U.S. policy and assistance toward that country.
 
 Regards a failure by Pakistan to carry out such commitments as being incompatible with Pakistan's status as a major non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America.

Bill: 111-hres-165
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 
Celebrates the life of Abraham Lincoln. Expresses gratitude for his leadership in preserving the Union and defending the natural rights of all individuals, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution.
 
Recognizes the magnitude of his life's legacy and its impact.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 450th birthday of the settlement of Pensacola, Florida, and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the 450th birthday of the settlement of Pensacola, Florida, and remember how the rich history of Pensacola, Florida, has likewise contributed to the rich history of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2009-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Florida
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 
Recognizes the 450th birthday of the city of Pensacola, Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2009-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Fires
Higher education
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages administrators and municipalities across the country to: (1) provide educational programs to all students during September and throughout the school year; (2) evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing; and (3) take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems, and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.

action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages administrators and municipalities across the country to: (1) provide educational programs to all students during September and throughout the school year; (2) evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing; and (3) take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems, and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10468)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10468)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 167.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10468-10470)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Introduced in House