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Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for its epic victory over Spain, for achieving one of the biggest upsets in the history of International Soccer, and for earning the first advancement to a FIFA tournament final in the history of United States Soccer.

Bill: 111-hres-606
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Europe
Professional sports
Spain

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Congratulates the United States Men's National Soccer Team for its victory over Spain in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Semi-final and for earning the first advancement to a FIFA tournament final in the history of U.S. soccer.
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Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the Fortieth Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing.

Bill: 111-hres-607
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
 
Honors the crew of the Apollo 11 mission: Neil Armstrong, &quot;Buzz&quot; Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
 
Commends all those individuals and organizations who contributed to this historic achievement.
 

action_date: 2009-07-20
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.
 
Honors the crew of the Apollo 11 mission: Neil Armstrong, &quot;Buzz&quot; Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
 
Commends all those individuals and organizations who contributed to this historic achievement.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 594). (text: CR H8360)
action_date: 2009-07-20
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): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 594).(text: CR H8360)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8389)
action_date: 2009-07-20
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: 2009-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 607.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8360-8362)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Mr. Lujan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Bill: 111-hres-608
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Indiana
Motor vehicles
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-610
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 187 (Roll no. 480). (text: CR H7747)
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 187 (Roll no. 480).(text: CR H7747)
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7755)
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 610.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7747-7756)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Small Business now printed in the bill. During consideration of H.R. 2965, 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.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-192, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-192, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.

Bill: 111-hres-612
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Maryland
Public transit
Railroads
Transportation safety and security
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Expresses the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.

action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses the profound sympathies of the House of Representatives for the victims of the tragic Metrorail accident on Monday, June 22, 2009, and for their families, friends, and associates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H8039)
action_date: 2009-07-14
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR H8039)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8061-8062)
action_date: 2009-07-14
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: 2009-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 612.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8039-8041)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.

Bill: 111-hres-613
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Supports the goals of National Apple Month and the Apple Crunch.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit earmarks to for-profit entities.

Bill: 111-hres-614
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider in the House any legislation (or any accompanying report or joint explanatory statement of managers) that contains a congressional earmark for an organization other than a non-profit tax-exempt organization or a governmental entity. (Thus prohibits earmarks to for-profit entities.)
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option are urged to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option.

Bill: 111-hres-615
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
Urges Members of Congress who vote in favor of the establishment of a public, federal government run health insurance option to forgo their right to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) and agree to enroll under that public option. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7840)
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.

Bill: 111-hres-616
Sponsor: Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Louisiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
Commends the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers baseball team for winning the 2009 College World Series.
 

 

 

action_date: 2009-07-28
text: 

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

 
Commends the Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers baseball team for winning the 2009 College World Series.
 

 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 653). (text: CR 7/27/2009 H8832)
action_date: 2009-07-28
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): 426 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 653).(text: CR 7/27/2009 H8832)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8935)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cassidy objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 616.
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8832-8834)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-617
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 200 (Roll no. 513). (text: CR H7855)
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 200 (Roll no. 513).(text: CR H7855)
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 187 (Roll no. 512). (consideration: CR H7862, H7865)
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7865, H7866)
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 617, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 617.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7855-7862)
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: ALl points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill. During consideration of H.R. 3081, the Chair may reduce to two minutes the minumum time for electronic voting under clause 6 of rule XVIII and clauses 8 and 9 of rule XX.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-193, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-193, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-618
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 645, H. Res. 618 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill. During consideration of H.R. 2701, 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.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-194, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-194, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the people of Honduras.

Bill: 111-hres-619
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Honduras
Latin America
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
Expresses support for the people of Honduras.
 
Condemns Mr. Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales for his unconstitutional and illegal attempts to alter the Constitution of Honduras.
 
Calls on all parties to seek a peaceful resolution that is both legal and constitutional.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the violence in Honduras and calling for the return of the duly elected President.

Bill: 111-hres-620
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Honduras
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
Calls upon the leaders of the coup in Honduras to: (1) end their illegal seizure of power; (2) allow the president to return to his duly elected post; and (3) work within the rule of law to resolve differences with the elected government.
 
Condemns the ongoing violence against peaceful demonstrators in Honduras.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Ensuring access to affordable and quality health care without increasing the Federal budget or contributing to market inflation while providing greater choices for patient-focused care for individuals and families.

Bill: 111-hres-621
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Computers and information technology
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Income tax credits
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicare
Poverty and welfare assistance
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any health care bill considered by the 111th Congress should incorporate: (1) the ability to receive point-of-service health care in preventative, emergency, and rehabilitative settings in rural and urban areas, including programs to retain health care professionals and find a long-term solution for the sustainable growth rate formula that will accurately reimburse physicians for the care they provide to Medicare beneficiaries; (2) refundable tax credits for the purchase of health insurance by low-income recipients, together with tax credits for small businesses; (3) medical liability reform; (4) safe and effective health service with measurable results through health information technology; (5) incentives to encourage wellness, prevention, and smart choices involving health, care, treatment, and health insurance coverage; and (6) the ability to choose the best health care plan and options to meet individual and family needs through portable health insurance and Health Savings Accounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Introduced in House