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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a three-fifths majority to designate spending as emergency spending, except spending for the Department of Defense.

Bill: 111-hres-1195
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]
Introduced: 2010-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 
 Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit any bill, joint resolution, amendment, or conference report designating any direct spending or appropriation as an emergency requirement from being considered as passed or agreed to unless so determined by a vote of at least three-fifths of the Members.
 
Excludes from such prohibition spending for the Department of Defense (DOD) or any spending from a designated emergency fund.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting increased market access for exports of United States beef and beef products to Japan.

Bill: 111-hres-1196
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Asia
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Free trade and trade barriers
Japan
Meat

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should insist on increased access to Japanese markets by U.S. exporters of beef and beef products.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for democracy in Honduras and restoring normal relations between Honduras and the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1197
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2010-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
Government liability
Honduras
Latin America
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 
Requests the Department of State to take actions to assure that the government of Honduras settles in good faith and within a reasonable time all unresolved expropriation claims of U.S. citizens against the government of Honduras or its agencies.
 
Recognizes Honduras as a democratic country and calls on responsible nations to restore normal relations with the government of Honduras.
 
Urges Department of State consular officials to review new visa applications submitted by members of the former government of Honduras under President Micheletti, without prejudice of an applicant's previously revoked visa.
 
Supports Secretary of State Clinton's announcement that the United States will be restoring aid to Honduras.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for 140 years of excellence in higher education.

Bill: 111-hres-1198
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 
Congratulates Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, for 140 years of excellence in higher education.

action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Congratulates Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, for 140 years of excellence in higher education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2469)
action_date: 2010-04-13
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 H2469)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1198.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2469-2470)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 20, 2010, as National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1199
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2010-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services
Meat

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 
Supports the designation of March 20, 2010, as National American Meat and Poultry Appreciation Day.
 
Recognizes the contributions made by the farmers, ranchers, processors, packers, and other meat and poultry industry employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March as Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1200
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2010-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Medical education
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Malignant Hyperthermia Awareness and Training Month. 

Urges the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in cooperation with the medical community, to provide the public with information about Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) and guidance for patients and caregivers to help diagnose the disorder before a life-threatening crisis is triggered.

Encourages: (1) medical professionals and medical facilities in the United States to keep MH training current in order to rapidly recognize and diagnose the disorder and to maintain an appropriate supply of the drugs and equipment needed to successfully treat a MH emergency; and (2) families in the United States to document their health history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 175th anniversary of Old National Bank based in Evansville, Indiana.

Bill: 111-hres-1201
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Commemorative events and holidays
Indiana

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 
Recognizes the 175th anniversary of Old National Bank based in Evansville, Indiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Child Nutrition Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1202
Sponsor: Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2010-03-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 
Supports the goals of Global Child Nutrition Month.
 
Urges the Administration to develop a comprehensive plan which will provide for the expansion of nutrition programs, especially for young children, as part of President Obama's goal to eliminate childhood hunger in the United States by 2015.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Referred to House Agriculture
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2010-03-19
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E417)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4899) making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1204
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4899) making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 179). (text: CR H2273)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 179).(text: CR H2273)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2279-2280)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1204, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2278)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1204.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2273-2278)
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 179.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: All point of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-454, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-454, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4849) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1205
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2010-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4849) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, extend the Build America Bonds program, provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 173). (text: CR H2219)
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 173).(text: CR H2219)
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 179 (Roll no. 172). (consideration: CR H2227)
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1205.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2219-2228)
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
action_date: 2010-03-22
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 in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended are waived.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-455, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-455, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the victims of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Bill: 111-hres-1206
Sponsor: Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Oklahoma
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Extends best wishes and prayers to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 19, 1995. 
 
Extends appreciation to the first responders, rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers who assisted the victims of the attack. 
 
Congratulates the people of Oklahoma City for their efforts to recover from the attack and pledges support for the goals and mission of the Oklahoma City National Memorial. 
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Week of Hope. 

action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Extends best wishes and prayers to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995, and to those injured in the bombing.
 
Expresses gratitude to the first responders, rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers who assisted the victims of the bombing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2470)
action_date: 2010-04-13
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 H2470)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1206.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2470-2474)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Mr. Connolly (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum.

Bill: 111-hres-1207
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Colorado
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1208
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of World Intellectual Property Day to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development; and (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens from fraudulent and illegal counterfeiting and piracy. 

Recognizes the importance of intellectual property and the challenges and threats to its protection. 

Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their creativity. 

Applauds the contributions of human creativity and intellectual property to growth, innovation, and a brighter future.

action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of World Intellectual Property Day to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development; and (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens from fraudulent and illegal counterfeiting and piracy. 
 
Recognizes the importance of intellectual property and the challenges and threats to its protection. 

Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their creativity. 

Applauds the contributions of human creativity and intellectual property to growth, innovation, and a brighter future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2917)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2917)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1208.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2917-2919)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Ms. Baldwin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of the House of Representatives with respect to the Department of Energy's motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to withdraw the license application for a high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain with prejudice.

Bill: 111-hres-1209
Sponsor: Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Appropriations
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations
Nevada
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives strongly believes that the decision to abandon the 23-year bipartisan project establishing Yucca Mountain as the nation's primary permanent nuclear waste storage site: (1) breaks a commitment made to certain states nearly three decades ago; and (2) goes against the will and intent of Congress by extending the length of time states will be forced to store nuclear waste at significant additional cost to the taxpayers.
 
Calls upon the Administration to comply with the bipartisan commitment passed by Congress, and to cease and desist: (1) withdrawing the Yucca Mountain license application from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) with or without prejudice; and (2) any action to move forward with terminating activities required to complete the Yucca Mountain license application, including the termination of employees supporting the project and termination of any leases housing employees.
 
Calls upon the Administration to: (1) halt reprogramming of FY2010 funds appropriated by Congress for the Yucca Mountain license application; and (2) preserve all scientific and site-specific files and data related to Yucca Mountain in accordance with NRC document controls and quality assurance procedures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council on the celebration of its 25th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1210
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Rhode Island
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Commends the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council for its tireless work to tell the story of the Blackstone Valley of Rhode Island and develop the region's economy. 
 
Honors the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council for celebrating its 25th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House