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Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Bill: 111-hres-31
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Supports the designation of January 28, 2009, as National Data Privacy Day. 

action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Supports the designation of January 28, 2009, as National Data Privacy Day. 

 Encourages: (1) state and local governments to promote data privacy awareness; (2) privacy professionals and educators to discuss data privacy and protection issues with teens in high schools; and (3) individuals to be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps to protect their personal information online.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 30). (text: CR H497)
action_date: 2009-01-26
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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 30).(text: CR H497)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H504-505)
action_date: 2009-01-26
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: 2009-01-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 31.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H497-500)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Mr. Welch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic steps India and Pakistan have taken toward achieving bilateral peace.

Bill: 111-hres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2009-01-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
India
International law and treaties
Pakistan

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: 
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution - Congratulates India and Pakistan on taking monumental steps toward achieving a comprehensive peace agreement, and applauds Prime Minister Singh and President Musharraf for their leadership in bringing their two nations together.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Bill: 111-hres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2009-01-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Freedom of information
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: 
Calls for the release of all religious prisoners in Iran and for U.S. officials to speak out publicly about the deteriorating conditions for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief in Iran.
 
Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council to monitor and demand compliance with the recommendations of the representatives of those special mechanisms that have already visited Iran. 
 
Supports: (1) the continued designation of Iran as a &quot;country of particular concern&quot; under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998; (2) funding to promote democracy and human rights in Iran; (3) the commission of an independent review of Voice of America Persian and Radio Farda; and (4) the establishment of a diplomatic envoy to Iran.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to: (1) release all prisoners held because of their religious or political beliefs; and (2) respect the human rights of all its citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should provide increased Federal funding for continued type 1 diabetes research.

Bill: 111-hres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2009-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: 
Calls for an increase in federal funding for diabetes research to meet the goals of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) so that a cure for type 1 diabetes can be found.

action_date: 2009-12-10
text: 

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

Calls for an increase in federal funding for diabetes research to meet the goals of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) so that a cure for type 1 diabetes can be found.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/8/2009 H13583)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/8/2009 H13583)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14461)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps 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: 2009-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 35.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13582-13584)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City
New York State
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: 
Acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chishom, the first African-American woman in Congress.
 
Recognizes her dedicated work in promoting the rights of all individuals in the United States, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Hamas for the recent attacks against Israel.

Bill: 111-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Places responsibility on Hamas: (1) for the conflict between Israel and Hamas; and (2) to stop using Gaza's territory as a launching pad for terrorist attack.

Recognizes that there are innocent Palestinian civilians who reject the terrorism of Hamas and who want nothing more than peace and stability.

Expresses strong support for the right of Israel to defend its borders, protect its people, and end the attacks by Hamas. Urges the United Nations and our European allies to support Israel in its self-defense against all terrorist organizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain minority members to certain committees.

Bill: 111-hres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Education and Labor
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on House Administration
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Rules
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on Ways and Means
House Committee on the Budget
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Elects certain named Minority Members to specified Committees of the House, including ranking Members.

action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Minority Members to specified Committees of the House, including ranking Members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H139-140)
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H139-140)
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H139-140)
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 111-hres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week (January 25-31, 2009), an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of America's thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.

action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week (January 25-31, 2009), an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of America's thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H398-399)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H398-399)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 39.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H398-402)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month (January 2009).

action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month (January 2009).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 11). (text: CR H171)
action_date: 2009-01-13
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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 11).(text: CR H171)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H182)
action_date: 2009-01-13
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: 2009-01-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 41.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H171-173)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E61)
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to withhold United States funding for and participation in the Durban Review Conference and its preparatory activities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Switzerland
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Urges the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) build upon U.S. policy by publicly declaring that the United States will not fund or participate in any portion of the Durban Review Conference or its preparatory activities; (2) withhold from U.S. funding for the United Nations regular budget an amount equivalent to the U.S. share of assessed contributions for the Conference and such activities; and (3) lead high-level diplomatic efforts to encourage other responsible nations to not fund or participate in the Conference or such activities and to explore alternative forums for combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance.
 
Commends Canada and Israel for publicly refusing to fund or participate in the Conference. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices.

Bill: 111-hres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Asia
Child safety and welfare
China
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Human rights
Product safety and quality
Trade restrictions
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Condemns the People's Republic of China (PRC) for producing unsafe products, disregarding the environment, and exploiting workers.
 
Encourages: (1) U.S. merchants to suspend the importation and sales of goods from the PRC until reforms are made; and (2) U.S. parents to consider the &quot;Made in China&quot; label when purchasing toys due to potential high levels of toxic materials that may cause serious injury or death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March as "National Criminal Justice Month".

Bill: 111-hres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to promote awareness of how to prevent and respond to crime through National Criminal Justice Month. 

action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 

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

Urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to promote awareness of how to prevent and respond to crime through National Criminal Justice Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 96). (text: CR H2940-2941)
action_date: 2009-03-04
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 96).(text: CR H2940-2941)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2947-2948)
action_date: 2009-03-04
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: 2009-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 45.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2940-2942)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2009 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
 Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 111-hres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H2636)
action_date: 2009-02-25
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 81).(text: CR H2636)
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2642-2643)
action_date: 2009-02-25
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: 2009-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 47.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2636-2639)
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House