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Directing the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in his possession relating to specific communications with American International Group, Inc. (AIG).

Bill: 111-hres-251
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Financial crises and stabilization
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Insurance industry and regulation
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
 Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Treasury documents, records, and communications referring or relating to: (1) any negotiation concerning the controlled break-up of the American International Group, Inc. (AIG) into at least three government-controlled divisions; (2) any negotiation concerning any additional assistance under title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, or other program administered by the Secretary to such corporation; or (3) any government communication or authorization for payment of any pre-existing bonus contract with any AIG executive.

action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Treasury documents, records, and communications referring or relating to: (1) any negotiation concerning the controlled break-up of the American International Group, Inc. (AIG) into at least three government-controlled divisions; (2) any negotiation concerning any additional assistance under title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, or other program administered by the Secretary to such corporation; or (3) any government communication or authorization for payment of any pre-existing bonus contract with any AIG executive. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 111-84.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 111-84.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 64 - 0.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3479-3480)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

Bill: 111-hres-252
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Turkey
U.S. history
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide, to characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide. 

action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 

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

 
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide, to characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 111-622.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 111-622.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 22.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Ms. Lois Burton for setting an example for all women through her influence and dedication to the Choctaw Nation and to improved health care and education in honor of Women's History Month.

Bill: 111-hres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health care quality
Indian social and development programs
Oklahoma
U.S. history
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
 Honors Lois Burton, in recognition of Women's History Month, as an extraordinary example for all women.
 
 Commends her for her dedication to the Choctaw Nation and praises her for her advocacy of improved health care and education in Oklahoma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Irish-Americans in the history and progress of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-254
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Ireland
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Honors, in recognition of the designation of March 2009 as Irish-American Heritage Month, Irish-Americans for their significance in the history and progress of the United States. 

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
 Recognizes the significant contributions of Irish-Americans in the history and progress of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4543-4544)
action_date: 2009-04-21
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 H4543-4544)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 254.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4543-4544)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to educate the public about atrial fibrillation.

Bill: 111-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.

Recognizes the need for additional research into treatment for atrial fibrillation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Bill: 111-hres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2009, National Support Our Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Makes it in order at any time on March 19, 2009, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure addressing excessive compensation paid to employees of corporations in which the federal government has a significant interest.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3645)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3645)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 142). (consideration: CR H3654-3655)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3654-3655)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 257, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day. (consideration: CR H3651-3652)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 257.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3645-3653)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-40, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-40, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding drug trafficking in Mexico.

Bill: 111-hres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
Organized crime
Rule of law and government transparency
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Mexico is a key strategic partner of the United States; (2) increasing violence and criminality of drug trafficking organizations threaten the people of the United States and Mexico and is a &quot;cross-border&quot; problem requiring close U.S.-Mexico cooperation; (3) efforts by President Felipe Calder&oacute;n and his government and the people of Mexico to confront the drug trafficking organizations should be supported; and (4) the U.S. government should employ its diplomatic and law enforcement resources, in partnership with the government of Mexico and governments throughout the Americas, to defeat drug-related criminal enterprises. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.

Bill: 111-hres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Germany
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Allied amphibious landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II.
 
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in the D-day operations.

action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Allied amphibious landing on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy, France, during World War II.
 
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in Operation Overlord (the name of the D-Day operations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6036)
action_date: 2009-06-02
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 H6036)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 259.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6036-6038)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Mr. Kratovil moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Minority health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) lower the rate of infant mortality in the United States; and (2) correct the racial disparities in prenatal care to lower that rate.

action_date: 2009-09-16
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to understand racial disparities and the rate of infant mortality in order to lower the infant mortality rate in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 704). (text: CR 9/14/2009 H9455)
action_date: 2009-09-16
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 704).(text: CR 9/14/2009 H9455)
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9569-9570)
action_date: 2009-09-14
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: 2009-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 260.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9455-9457)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should not retreat from its responsibility to support those veterans with combat wounds or service-connected disabilities.

Bill: 111-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should not formally propose a change in policy as significant as the proposal to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to charge a veteran's private health insurance provider for hospital care and medical services provided by the VA for a service-connected disability; and (2) the VA should acknowledge its responsibility for financing the health care of veterans with service-connected disabilities and combat wounds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the strong concern of the House of Representatives about the actions of the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan, to restrict girls' access to education.

Bill: 111-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Pakistan
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Urges the government of Pakistan to take measures to reverse the obstacles to girls' education in Swat, Pakistan, that are being imposed by the Taliban. 
 
Encourages the Secretary of State to address this situation which could have a devastating impact and spread to other parts of Pakistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E699-700)
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2009-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and (2) research to prevent and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any proposal intended to alter current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to bill third-party insurers of veterans who are being treated for service-connected disabilities or injuries.

Bill: 111-hres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Opposes any proposal intended to alter current law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to bill third-party insurers of veterans being treated for service-connected disabilities or injuries incurred in or aggravated by military service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Congressional elections
Defense spending
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated investigative subcommittee, to begin immediately an investigation and report to the House on the relationship between: (1) the source and timing of past campaign contributions to Members of the House related to Paul Magliocchetti, founder of the raided prominent defense-lobbying firm; and (2) earmark requests made by Members on behalf of the firm's clients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 180, 15 Present (Roll no. 141).
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Mr. Becerra moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: QUESTION OF PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 265 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3653-3654; text of measure as introduced: CR H3653-3654)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3445)