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Encouraging efforts to reduce the use of paper and plastic bags.

Bill: 111-hres-1298
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2010-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Consumer credit
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Retail and wholesale trades
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 
Calls for states to: (1) establish targets for businesses to reduce distribution of plastic and paper bag use by 40% over the next five years; (2) encourage businesses to adopt consumer credit programs to promote reusable bag use; (3) educate the public about using reusable bags; and (4) facilitate the dissemination of best practices among businesses for reducing single-use retail bag consumption.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E627-628)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1299
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: 
Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
 
Honors federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
 
Honors federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 258). (text: CR H3289)
action_date: 2010-05-11
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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 258).(text: CR H3289)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3295-3296)
action_date: 2010-05-11
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: 2010-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1299.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3289-3290)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5013) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1300
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5013) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2952)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2952)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2954)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1300.
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2952-2954)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Armed Services shall be considered as an original bill. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill (as described in clause 9 of rule XVIII).
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-467, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-467, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hepatitis Awareness Month and World Hepatitis Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1302
Sponsor: Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Day and National Hepatitis Awareness Month.

Promotes raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections and the urgency for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of those who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the special relationship and historic ties between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1303
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Political movements and philosophies
U.S. history
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
 Recognizes the friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of the United Kingdom for their generosity and cooperation with the people of the United States in military operations, foreign assistance, and other joint efforts throughout the world.
 
Acknowledges the importance of the United Kingdom's political philosophy, law, and history on the cultural, political, and legal institutions of the United States.

action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Recognizes the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of the United Kingdom for their generosity and cooperation with the people of the United States in military operations, foreign assistance, and other joint efforts throughout the world.
 
Acknowledges the importance of the United Kingdom's political philosophy, law, and history on the cultural, political, and legal institutions of the United States.
 
Looks forward to deepening ties of friendship between the peoples of the United Kingdom and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3416)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3416)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1303.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3416-3417)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the State of Georgia's Army National Guard for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States from 2009 to 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1304
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Georgia
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Expresses gratitude to the members of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Georgia Army National Guard and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States from 2009 to 2010.
 
Recognizes the members of the Georgia National Guard as invaluable to the national security of the United States, vital to defending against threats both foreign and domestic, and essential for responding to state and national emergencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued to honor the lives of Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., the two United States Postal Service workers and District of Columbia natives who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, D.C., during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001.

Bill: 111-hres-1306
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Crime victims
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
Terrorism
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: 
Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., the postal workers who died in the line of duty during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E698)
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the National Science Foundation for 60 years of service to the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-1307
Sponsor: Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National Science Foundation
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the founding of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
 
Acknowledges that 60 years of NSF achievements and service to the United States have advanced our nation's leadership in discovery, innovation, and learning in science, engineering, and mathematics.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support investments in basic research, education, and technological advancement through the NSF, one of the premier scientific organizations in the world.
 

action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the founding of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
 
Acknowledges that 60 years of NSF achievements and service to the United States have advanced our nation's leadership in discovery, innovation, and learning in science, engineering, and mathematics.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support investments in basic research, education, and technological advancement through the NSF, one of the premier scientific organizations in the world. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 2 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H3085)
action_date: 2010-05-04
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): 370 - 2 (Roll no. 243).(text: CR H3085)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3097-3098)
action_date: 2010-05-04
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: 2010-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1307.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3085-3087)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Biodiversity, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1308
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
International law and treaties
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Year of Biodiversity.
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of biodiversity to human well-being, the environment, and the ecosystems; and (2) the persistent threats that undermine biodiversity and require U.S. diligence in its participation under conservation strategies, plans, and agreements. Encourages complementary actions at the state and local levels.
 
 Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the preservation of global biodiversity, especially through its leadership and participation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Natural Resources
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E721)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for further study of the Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder (FGID) Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Bill: 111-hres-1309
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Military medicine
Research administration and funding
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Calls for the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the search for new treatment options and a cure for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by: (1) encouraging the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) to implement the research recommendations of the National Commission on Digestive Diseases; (2) exploring collaborative research opportunities between the NIDDK, the Office of Research on Women's Health, and other NIH Institutes and Centers; and (3) encouraging NIDDK to provide the necessary funding for continued expansion and advancement of the IBS research portfolio and for education with respect to IBS and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) through the cosponsorship of workshops and seminars with patient organizations.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) funding should be increased for basic and clinical biomedical research into IBS and other FGIDs through NIH; (2) the Director of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should take a leadership role in ensuring that new IBS treatments are developed and appropriately monitored; and (3) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should bolster their efforts to study IBS and FGIDs and their association with war trauma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the laser.

Bill: 111-hres-1310
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the laser, and the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America's future competitiveness.

action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the laser, and the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America's future competitiveness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3090)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3090)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1310.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3090-3091)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the charitable collection and good samaritan distribution to uninsured, low-income Americans of Food and Drug Administration-approved, medically-appropriate, non-expired, non-narcotic prescription medications by non-profit organizations licensed to dispense such medications.

Bill: 111-hres-1311
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Department of Health and Human Services
Executive agency funding and structure
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Prescription drugs
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Encourages pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care professionals, and institutions providing health care to make charitable donations of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, medically appropriate, non-expired, non-narcotic prescription medications to nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to fill prescriptions for low-income Americans.
 
Expresses support for exempting pharmaceutical companies from liability arising from the donation of medications in good faith to nonprofit organizations for distribution to needy individuals, assuming there is no gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
 
Encourages the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to convene a working group to develop plans to facilitate the creation and operation of such nonprofit organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-04-29
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: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House