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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the scientific protocols, data collection methods, and peer review standards for climate change research which are necessary to preclude future infringements of the public trust.

Bill: 111-hres-954
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2009-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the establishment of scientific protocols and a robust oversight mechanism governing an infrastructure of observing, monitoring, measuring, and verification technologies, data collection methods, and peer review standards is necessary to preclude future infringements of public trust by scientific falsification and fraud; and (2) climate change research information provided by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change should meet federal standards for scientific research as defined by the National Science and Technology Council and the National Academy of Sciences before being used as the basis for action by the U.S. government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13605-13606)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-955
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2009-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 182 (Roll no. 940). (text: CR H14379)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 182 (Roll no. 940).(text: CR H14379)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 182 (Roll no. 939). (consideration: CR H14383-14384)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14383-14385)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 955, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 955 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 955 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 955.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14379-14383)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 137.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-364, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-364, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4173) to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-956
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2009-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4173) to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177 (Roll no. 945). (text: CR H14408)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177 (Roll no. 945).(text: CR H14408)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H14416)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 956.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14408-14417)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 138.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. After general debate, the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion. No further consideration of the bill shall be in order except pursuant to a sebsequent order of the House.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-365, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-365, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Jimmie Johnson, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion.

Bill: 111-hres-957
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2009-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Motor vehicles
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 
Honors Jimmie Kenneth Johnson and the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet team for winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 

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

Honors Jimmie Kenneth Johnson and the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet team for winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 1 (Roll no. 27). (text: CR H432)
action_date: 2010-02-02
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): 391 - 1 (Roll no. 27).(text: CR H432)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H448-449)
action_date: 2010-02-02
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: 2010-02-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 957.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H432-433)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-01-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Bill: 111-hres-958
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2009-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Africa
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 
Congratulates the United States Men's National Soccer Team for securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a regulation of individual activity disguised as a tax.

Bill: 111-hres-959
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: 
 Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider legislation carrying an increase in the amount of tax imposed on individuals under chapter 1 (Normal Taxes and Surtaxes) of the Internal Revenue Code if: (1) such tax is determined by reference (directly or indirectly) to the taxpayer's gross income; and (2) imposition is based solely on the taxpayer's violation of a condition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of January 2010 as "National Stalking Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of stalking.

Bill: 111-hres-960
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Stalking Awareness Month to educate Americans about stalking. 
 
Encourages efforts to promote awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.

action_date: 2010-02-04
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of National Stalking Awareness Month to educate Americans about stalking. 
 
Encourages efforts to promote awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
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: 2010-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 2/2/2010 H440)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 2/2/2010 H440)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H593)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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: 2010-02-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 960.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H440-442)
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3288) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-961
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3288) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 948). (text: CR H14450)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 948).(text: CR H14450)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 187 (Roll no. 947). (consideration: CR H14460-14461)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 961.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14450-14461)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: On question of consideration of the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 961 on the grounds that it violated the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 961. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H.Res. 961 and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-368, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-368, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 111-hres-962
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow for consideration or disposition of H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009).


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 951). (text: CR H14481)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 951).(text: CR H14481)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H14487)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 962.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14480-14487)
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of December 10, 2009, providing for further consideration or disposition of H.R. 4173.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-369, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-369, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureaus for securing the 2012 Region II United States Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) tournament.

Bill: 111-hres-963
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2009-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Michigan
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: 
Congratulates the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitors Bureaus for securing the 2012 Region II United States Youth Soccer Association tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4173) to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-964
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2009-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4173 (Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009). 


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 952). (text: CR H14487-14488)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 186 (Roll no. 952).(text: CR H14487-14488)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H14495)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 964.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14487-14496)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: The bill, as amended, shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. During consideration of H.R. 4173, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minimum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule XVIII and clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX. In the engrossment of H.R. 4173, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and conforming changes to amendatory instructions.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-370, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-370, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Repealing rule XXVIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives relating to the statutory limit on the public debt.

Bill: 111-hres-965
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2009-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: 
Repeals Rule XXVIII (Statutory Limit on Public Debt) of the Rules of the House of Representatives. (Thus abolishes the procedure for automatic adjustment of the public debt level upon passage of a new concurrent resolution on the budget setting forth an amount different from the amount of the statutory limit on the public debt otherwise in effect for the period covered by the budget resolution.)
 
Redesignates Rule XXIX (General Provisions) as Rule XXVIII.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President and the Secretary of Education to fire Kevin Jennings from his post as "Safe Schools Czar".

Bill: 111-hres-966
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2009-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Crimes against children
Elementary and secondary education
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' belief that it is reprehensible for a Safe Schools Czar to promote sex between adults and children and that those who hold such post should not promote criminal behavior.
 
Calls on the President and the Secretary of Education to find an immediate replacement for Kevin Jennings, the current Safe Schools Czar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and reaffirming the importance of its mission of economic and community development.

Bill: 111-hres-967
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2009-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Commemorative events and holidays
Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
Economic development
Housing and community development funding
Indian social and development programs
Rural conditions and development
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: 
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the historic establishment of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.
 
Acknowledges that the purpose of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund is to promote economic revitalization in underserved rural, urban, and Native American communities. 
 
Reaffirms the importance of agency investments in, and assistance to, financial institutions which conduct economic and community development. 
 
Asserts the relevance of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund as an indispensable agency engaged in the business of promoting both job creation and retention, as well as economic growth. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-12-11
text: Introduced in House