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Honoring the accomplishments of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

Bill: 111-hres-1141
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Honors the achievements and distinguished career of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and recognizes her impact as an American symbol of hard work and rugged individualism. 

action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 

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

 
Honors the achievements and distinguished career of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and recognizes her impact as an American symbol of hard work and rugged individualism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 123). (text: CR H1524-1525)
action_date: 2010-03-17
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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 123).(text: CR H1524-1525)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1558)
action_date: 2010-03-17
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: 2010-03-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1141.
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1524-1526)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Silver Lake College for 75 years of service as an undergraduate institution of higher education.

Bill: 111-hres-1142
Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
 Congratulates Silver Lake College, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for 75 years of service as an undergraduate institution of higher education.
 
 Commends the school for providing education and training to Wisconsinites for over 75 years.

action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 

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

 
 Congratulates Silver Lake College, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, for 75 years of service as an undergraduate institution of higher education.
 
 Commends the school for providing education and training to Wisconsinites for over 75 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1205)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1205)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1142.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1205-1206)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Mr. Pierluisi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Community of Democracies for its achievements since it was founded in 2000.

Bill: 111-hres-1143
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Lithuania
Poland
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Commends the Community of Democracies for its achievements. 
 
Applauds the establishment of the Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies and expresses appreciation to the government of Poland for the support it has extended to the Permanent Secretariat.
 
Welcomes the initiative of the Lithuanian Presidency supported by the Convening Group and the Permanent Secretariat to reestablish the Working Groups within the Community of Democracies. 
 
Endorses the Krakow Conference.

action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Commends the Community of Democracies for its achievements. 
 
Applauds the establishment of the Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies and expresses appreciation to the government of Poland for the support it has extended to the Permanent Secretariat and for hosting it in Warsaw.
 
Appreciates the energy and initiative that the Lithuanian presidency has committed to the Community of Democracies and its Working Groups.
 
Extends best wishes for the success of the Community's democracy promotion efforts and for the Krakow Conference.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3418)
action_date: 2010-05-12
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 H3418)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1143.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3418-3420)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the University of Arizona's 125 years of dedication to excellence in higher education.

Bill: 111-hres-1145
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Arizona
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Recognizes the University of Arizona for 125 years of dedication to excellence in higher education.
 
Thanks the school for its contribution to the betterment of this country.

action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 
Recognizes the University of Arizona for 125 years of dedication to excellence in higher education.
 
Thanks the school for its contribution to the betterment of this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1401)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 112).(text: CR H1401)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1408-1409)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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: 2010-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1145.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1401-1402)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

Bill: 111-hres-1146
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 95). (text: CR H1245)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 95).(text: CR H1245)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1249)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1146.
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1245-1249)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 248 with 3 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-428, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-428, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to hold an explanatory public meeting prior to the submission of congressional earmark requests.

Bill: 111-hres-1147
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
General taxation matters
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
 Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member) from submitting a request for a congressional earmark without first holding a public meeting to review such request. 
 
Requires such meeting to: (1) be open to coverage by the press; and (2) provide a forum for constituent participation, either in person or through teleconference, web conference, or internet chat.
 

 

 
Requires a Member requesting a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit in any bill or joint resolution (or an accompanying report) or in any conference report (or joint explanatory statement) to provide a written statement to the chair and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction certifying that the Member has complied with the requirements of this resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the mission and goals of the World Economic Forum.

Bill: 111-hres-1148
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic development
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Supports the mission of the World Economic Forum and encourages the ongoing pursuit of international collaboration through economic, political, cultural, and intellectual engagement.
 
Honors: (1) Klaus Schwab for creating the Forum and for his 40 years of successful leadership; and (2) the 40th anniversary of the Forum's global economic and social leadership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Charter School Week, to be held May 2 through May 8, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1149
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the 11th annual National Charter Schools Week.
 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.

action_date: 2010-05-05
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 the 11th annual National Charter Schools Week.
 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3150-3151)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3150-3151)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1149.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3150-3152)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Designating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a national security interest and asset.

Bill: 111-hres-1150
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Executive agency funding and structure
Homeland security
Medical research
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Research administration and funding
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the National Aeronuatics and Space Administration (NASA) is a national security asset and interest for the United States; (2) elimination of the Constellation program (the human space flight program that was to succeed the Space Shuttle program) will present homeland security implications for cyberspace; critical infrastructure, and the U.S. intelligence community; (3) elimination of the Constellation program will compromise the effectiveness of the International Space Station (ISS); (4) continuation of the Constellation program is crucial to improving national security, climate, and research in science and medicine; and (5) the United States should maintain its funding of the Constellation program and should begin funding commercial space in five years and not sooner. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1295-1296)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1211, H1212-1213)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating Apolo Anton Ohno for his historic performances in short track speed skating at the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympic Winter Games and congratulating him for winning more Olympic Winter Games medals than any other American athlete.

Bill: 111-hres-1151
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Recognizes Apolo Anton Ohno for: (1) his historic performances in short track speed skating at the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympic Winter Games; and (2) winning more Olympic Winter Games medals than any other American athlete. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) on its 45th anniversary and recognizing the national service program's contribution to the fight against poverty.

Bill: 111-hres-1152
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty.
 
Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the capacity of thousands of low-income areas across the United States to address challenges and improve their lives and communities.
 
Encourages VISTA's continued commitment to creating and expanding programs designed to bring individuals and communities out of poverty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the heroic efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for their work rescuing 17 individuals from a downed military helicopter on a rugged, snow-covered mountain on the Pocahontas-Randolph county line.

Bill: 111-hres-1153
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Honors the heroic efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local first responders in rescuing 17 individuals from a downed military helicopter on a rugged, snow-covered mountain in West Virginia.
 
Recognizes the countless volunteers, families, and neighbors who assisted in such rescue.
 
Recognizes the courage, ability, determination, and willingness of West Virginians to lend a hand.

action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 

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

 
Honors the heroic efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local first responders in rescuing 17 individuals from a downed military helicopter on a rugged, snow-covered mountain in West Virginia.
 
Recognizes the countless volunteers, families, and neighbors who assisted in such rescue.
 
Recognizes the courage, ability, determination, and willingness of West Virginians to lend a hand.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4939)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4939)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1153.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4939-4941)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E337)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 13, 2010, as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-hres-1154
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. 
 
Pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority.
 
Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for childhood cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Introduced in House