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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1097
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 

action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with the engineering community to ensure that the creativity and contributions made by engineers can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 77). (text: CR H984)
action_date: 2010-03-02
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): 382 - 0 (Roll no. 77).(text: CR H984)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1000-1001)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Wu 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2010-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1097.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H984-987)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

Bill: 111-hres-1098
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4626) to restore the application of the Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H761)
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 60).(text: CR H761)
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H769)
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1098.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H761-769)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4626 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-418, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-418, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Bill: 111-hres-1099
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (World War II).
 
Recognizes and commends the members of the U.S. Marine Corps and all other members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in such Battle for their service and sacrifice, with particular honor and gratitude to those who gave their lives during such Battle in defense of the United States and freedom.

action_date: 2010-03-21
text: 
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (World War II).
 
Recognizes and commends all members of the U.S. Armed Forces who participated in such Battle for their service and sacrifice, with particular honor and gratitude to those gallant Americans who gave their lives during such Battle in defense of the United States and freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 168). (text: CR 3/20/2010 H1773-1774)
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 168).(text: CR 3/20/2010 H1773-1774)
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2169-2170)
action_date: 2010-03-20
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: 2010-03-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1099.
action_date: 2010-03-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1773-1778)
action_date: 2010-03-20
text: Mr. Owens moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should expand and intensify programs of research and related activities regarding the population of older individuals living with or at risk for HIV.

Bill: 111-hres-1100
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
HIV/AIDS
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Urges the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to expand and intensify programs of research and related activities regarding the population of older individuals living with or at risk for HIV. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Establishing an earmark moratorium for fiscal year 2011.

Bill: 111-hres-1101
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
 Makes it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report, that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.
 
 Applies such prohibition only to legislation providing or authorizing discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority, providing a federal tax deduction, credit, or exclusion, or modifying the Harmonized Tariff Schedule in FY2011.
 
 Excludes from such prohibition any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity which is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or congressional district.
 
 Prohibits the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive such point of order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, recognizing the significance of his contribution to democracy and racial equality in South Africa, and honoring his life-long dedication to building a more equitable and united world.

Bill: 111-hres-1102
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Commemorates the 20th anniversary of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela's release from 27 years of unjust imprisonment.
 
Recognizes Nelson Mandela's pivotal role in ending apartheid and as a figure of progress and reconciliation in South Africa and in the global community.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E209-210)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston for his historical contributions to the expansion of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1103
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2010-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Military history
Texas
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 
 Recognizes the historical contribution of Sam Houston to Texas and the United States on the 217th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2010-04-26
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston for his contributions to the expansion of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H2849)
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 222).(text: CR H2849)
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2853)
action_date: 2010-04-26
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: 2010-04-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1103.
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2849-2851)
action_date: 2010-04-26
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the mission and goals of 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter their country of origin or their creed, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme of "Crime Victims' Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.".

Bill: 111-hres-1104
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2010-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of such victims and survivors. 
 
Recognizes that fairness, dignity, and respect comprise the very foundation of how victims and survivors of crime should be treated. 

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of such victims and survivors. 
 
Recognizes that fairness, dignity, and respect comprise the very foundation of how victims and survivors of crime should be treated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215). (text: CR 4/20/2010 H2664)
action_date: 2010-04-21
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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 215).(text: CR 4/20/2010 H2664)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2765-2766)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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: 2010-04-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1104.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2664-2668)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Commending the United States Army for its achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security.

Bill: 111-hres-1106
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2010-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Building construction
Congressional tributes
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 
Commends the U.S. Army for its achievements in and commitment to environmental sustainability and energy security by exploring advanced technologies and energy-efficient processes and by &quot;building green, buying green, and going green.&quot;
 
Recognizes that energy efficiency is a critical means of increasing the Army's tactical advantage in contingency operations and reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
 
Encourages the Army to build on such successes and take further steps toward achieving greater environmental sustainability and energy security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 111-hres-1107
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-02-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence.
 

action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 108). (text: CR 3/10/2010 H1195)
action_date: 2010-03-11
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): 414 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 108).(text: CR 3/10/2010 H1195)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1339-1340)
action_date: 2010-03-09
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: 2010-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1107.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1195-1198)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker.

Bill: 111-hres-1108
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2010-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: 
Commemorates the life and legacy of Cynthia DeLores Tucker and encourages the continued pursuit of her vision to eliminate racial and gender prejudice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3961) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare SGR payment system for physicians and to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration.

Bill: 111-hres-1109
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3961) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reform the Medicare SGR payment system for physicians and to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H845)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H845)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H848)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1109.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H845-848)
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: On motion that the House now consider the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Mr. Perlmutter moved that the House now consider the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: The resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3961. The resolution makes in order a single motion by the Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary to concur in the Senate amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except clause 10 of Rule XXI and provides that the Senate amendments shall be considered as read. Finally, the resolution provides one hour of debate on the motion equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-420, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-420, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Introduced in House