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Commending and congratulating the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1357
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Monuments and memorials
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Commends and congratulates the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 

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

 
Commends and congratulates the Hollywood Walk of Fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/16/2010 H4550)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/16/2010 H4550)
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4632)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Watson 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2010-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1357.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4549-4552)
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contribution made by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis.

Bill: 111-hres-1358
Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2010-05-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 
Recognizes the contribution made by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis.
 
Commends the Center on its 20th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to guarantee reasonable time prior to the consideration of legislation.

Bill: 111-hres-1360
Sponsor: Rep. Kratovil, Frank,  Jr. [D-MD-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Congressional agencies
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Library of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider in the House a measure, matter, or report until 72 hours (excluding certain days except when the House is in session on such a day) after the legislation, report, measure, or matter has been available on the Library of Congress legislative information website (www.thomas.gov) and, if applicable, the text of all accompanying reports has also been made available to the public as well as (under the current Rule) Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner.
 
Repeals exceptions to this Rule. Requires continuous posting of the full text of the measure or matter and each committee report in a searchable format.
 
Amends Rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) to prescribe similar requirements for continuous posting of conference reports, accompanying joint explanatory statements, and amendments reported in disagreements, starting 72 hours before floor consideration. 
 
Amends Rule XIX (Motions Following the Amendment Stage) to require: (1) failed motions to recommit measures to be postponed for further consideration for two hours; and (2) the text of such motions to be available on the Internet website of the Committee on Rules to Members and the public during such two-hour period.
 
Amends Rule XVI (Motions and Amendments) to make it out of order to consider in the House any amendment to bills or resolutions unless the full text of the amendment has been posted for 24 hours on www.thomas.gov in the specified manner.
 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) to apply the same requirements for 72-hour availability and website posting of text to Members and the public before consideration of any legislation and amendments in committees and subcommittees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing North Carolina Central University on its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1361
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2010-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 
 Honors the memory of Dr. James E. Shepard for his role in founding North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina.
 
 Celebrates the school's 100th anniversary and recognizes its accomplishments over the past century. 
 
Encourages North Carolina's citizens to participate in activities marking this historic occasion.

action_date: 2010-05-20
text: 
 Honors the memory of Dr. James E. Shepard for his role in founding North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina.
 
 Celebrates the school's 100th anniversary and recognizes its accomplishments over the past century. 
 
Encourages North Carolina's citizens to participate in activities marking this historic occasion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 287). (text: CR 5/19/2010 H3597)
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 287).(text: CR 5/19/2010 H3597)
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3670-3671)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge 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: 2010-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1361.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3597-3599)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honoring her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.

Bill: 111-hres-1362
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Celebrates the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honors her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.

action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 

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

Celebrates the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honors her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 279). (text: CR 5/18/2010 H3498)
action_date: 2010-05-19
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): 405 - 1 (Roll no. 279).(text: CR 5/18/2010 H3498)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3595-3596)
action_date: 2010-05-18
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: 2010-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1362.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3498-3500)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Commending the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program and teaching 23,000,000 children its lifesaving message.

Bill: 111-hres-1365
Sponsor: Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Commends the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to teach firearm safety to children and supports the goals and objectives of such program.
 
Encourages: (1) educators to incorporate gun education programs in elementary school curricula; and (2) civic and community organizations to support funding for the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the Haitian flag to the people of Haiti and supporting the goals and ideals of Haitian Flag Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1367
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Haiti
Latin America
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the Haitian flag to the people of Haiti and supports the goals of Haitian Flag Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1368
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Farmland
Food industry and services
Land use and conservation
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Supports the goals of National Dairy Month (June).
 
Recognizes the dairy industry's important role in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans.
 
Commends dairy farmers for their hard work and commitment to the U.S. economy and to the preservation of open space.

action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of National Dairy Month (June).
 
Recognizes the dairy industry's important role in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans.
 
Commends dairy farmers for their hard work and commitment to the U.S. economy and to the preservation of open space.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 0 (Roll no. 355). (text: CR H4390)
action_date: 2010-06-14
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): 359 - 0 (Roll no. 355).(text: CR H4390)
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4395)
action_date: 2010-06-14
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: 2010-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1368.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4390-4391)
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Mr. Bright moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1369
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 

action_date: 2010-06-23
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 Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 381). (text: CR 6/22/2010 H4645)
action_date: 2010-06-23
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): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 381).(text: CR 6/22/2010 H4645)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4697-4698)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Davis (IL) 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: 2010-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1369.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4645-4647)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Finding that holding the 2011 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Arizona is at odds with Major League Baseball's efforts to promote diversity and tolerance, and urging Major League Baseball to find a more suitable location for the Game.

Bill: 111-hres-1370
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
Law enforcement administration and funding
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Urges Major League Baseball to find a more suitable location than Phoenix for its All-Star Game, should Arizona Senate Bill 1070 remain in effect. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the selection of the Government of Iran to serve on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.

Bill: 111-hres-1371
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2010-05-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
United Nations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 
Condemns the selection of the government of Iran to serve on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
 
Urges the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence at the United Nations (U.N.) to advocate for the government of Iran's removal from the Commission.
 
Reaffirms the solidarity of the House of Representatives with the Iranian people in their struggle for freedom and human rights, including equal rights for women in Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the University of Georgia Graduate School on the occasion of its centennial.

Bill: 111-hres-1372
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2010-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 
Recognizes the centennial of the founding and organization of the University of Georgia Graduate School.
 
Expresses sincere appreciation to the students and administrators who contribute to its growth and success.

action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the centennial of the founding and organization of the University of Georgia Graduate School.
 
Expresses sincere appreciation to the students and administrators who contribute to its growth and success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 309). (text: CR 5/25/2010 H3785)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 309).(text: CR 5/25/2010 H3785)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3888-3889)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (NY) 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: 2010-05-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1372.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3785-3786)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing that all revenue derived from the excise tax on oil production should continue to pay for the cleanup of, and the damages incurred by all individuals, businesses, States, municipalities, and natural resources negatively impacted by, the current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any future spills.

Bill: 111-hres-1374
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2010-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Accidents
Gulf of Mexico
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Oil and gas
Pollution liability
Sales and excise taxes
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 
States the policy of the House of Representatives that the revenue derived from the excise tax on oil production: (1) should continue to pay for the cleanup of, and the damages incurred by, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any future oil spills; and (2) should not be used by Congress to fund unrelated policies and programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2010-05-19
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House