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Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Bill: 111-hres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Judges
Louisiana

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Directs the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. 

action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
 Directs the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach G. Thomas Porteous, a judge of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. 


Legislative actions:
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H179)
action_date: 2009-01-13
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 H179)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 15.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H179-182)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-16
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Insurance industry and regulation
Life, casualty, property insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.

action_date: 2009-09-29
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 National Life Insurance Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 741). (text: CR H10013-10014)
action_date: 2009-09-29
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): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 741).(text: CR H10013-10014)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10040-10041)
action_date: 2009-09-29
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: 2009-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 16.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10013-10014)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to abolish the Committee on Appropriations.

Bill: 111-hres-17
Sponsor: Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to abolish the Committee on Appropriations.
 

 

 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) to allow to be reported in a general appropriation bill or as an amendment: (1) certain expenditures not previously authorized by law; (2) reappropriation of unexpended balances of appropriations; (3) provisions changing existing law; and (4) an amendment to such bill which is changing existing law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman.

Bill: 111-hres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Performing arts
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his many contributions to American film, theater, and philanthropy.

action_date: 2009-02-24
text: 

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

Honors the life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his many contributions to American film, theater, and philanthropy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2612-2613)
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2612-2613)
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 18.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2612-2615)
action_date: 2009-02-24
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: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to encourage bipartisan amendments.

Bill: 111-hres-19
Sponsor: Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Amends Rule XVI (Motions and Amendments) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it in order to consider any amendment offered by at least one Member from the majority party and one Member from the minority party to any bill or resolution that does not violate any rule and that is timely submitted to the Committee on Rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.

Bill: 111-hres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Human rights
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of &quot;Countries of Particular Concern&quot; for particularly severe violations of religious freedom.
 
Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.

Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom. 

action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of &quot;Countries of Particular Concern&quot; for particularly severe violations of religious freedom.
 
Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.

Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 12/16/2010 H8595)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/15/2010 H8475)
action_date: 2010-12-17
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 12/15/2010 H8475)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Faleomavaega 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: 2010-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 20.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8475-8481)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to pregnancy resource centers.

Bill: 111-hres-21
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Family planning and birth control
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Religion
Sex and reproductive health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Expresses support for pregnancy resource centers. Commends the volunteers and staff at such centers. Encourages Congress and federal and state agencies to provide assistance to such centers for medical equipment and abstinence education in a manner that does not compromise the religious integrity of such organizations. Decries attempts to prevent such centers from serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Bill: 111-hres-22
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Human rights
International law and treaties
Senate
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-23
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Requires: (1) at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, the House to proceed to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States; and (2) upon the conclusion of the ceremonies, the House to adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.
 

action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 

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

 
Requires: (1) at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, the House to proceed to the West Front of the Capitol to attend the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States; and (2) upon the conclusion of the ceremonies, the House to adjourn until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2009.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H50)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H50)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H50)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-24
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Elects certain named Majority Members to specified Committees of the House, including ranking Members.

action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 

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

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H66-67)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H66-67)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H66-67)
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.

Bill: 111-hres-25
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Crimes against children
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Pornography

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.
 
Recognizes that parents, teachers, and community leaders can empower children to resist online sexual predators.
 
Encourages parents to take online safety concerns seriously and to safeguard family members from such threats.
 
Asks state governors to actively promote National Internet Safety Month.
 
Encourages the launch of a national media campaign on Internet safety awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
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
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Juan Nepomuceno Seguin.

Bill: 111-hres-26
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico
Military history
Postal service
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Juan Nepomuceno Seguin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Juan Nepomuceno Seguin.

Bill: 111-hres-27
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Latin America
Mexico
Military history
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and bravery of Juan Nepomuceno Seguin (who fought for Texan independence from Mexico).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic exploration; and, enhance consumer education.

Bill: 111-hres-29
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Middle East
Oil and gas
Public-private cooperation
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's growing long-term energy demands and maintain our economic viability in the world marketplace, any comprehensive and economically viable energy bill must address: (1) expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; (2) increased domestic refining capacity; (3) promotion and incentivization of increased conservation and energy efficiency; (4) expansion and promotion of additional research and development through methods such as public-private partnerships; and (5) enhanced consumer awareness and education regarding methods to increase energy efficiency and available alternative fuel sources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to House Science and Technology
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in our Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way".

Bill: 111-hres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2009-01-07 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Advanced technology and technological innovations
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Business investment and capital
Competition and antitrust
Computers and information technology
Government trust funds
Industrial policy and productivity
Intellectual property
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public contracts and procurement
Public-private cooperation
Right of privacy
Rural conditions and development
Telecommunication rates and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: 
 Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to continue aggressive growth in our nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the U.S. government should &quot;Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way&quot; by: (1) promoting investment through deregulation and free-market competition; (2) reforming the Universal Service Fund and encouraging broadband deployment in rural unserved and underserved areas through public-private partnerships; (3) making additional spectrum available for commercial use through unencumbered auctions; (4) establishing a national goal of transmitting high-quality, real-time voice, data, graphics, and video at increasingly higher speeds to all people in the United States; (5) reforming our patent and trademark system to protect leading innovators' intellectual property; and (6) ensuring individual privacy without compromising market efficiencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-07
text: Introduced in House