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Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to 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-1682
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate Amendments to 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: 2010-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 560). (text: CR H7364)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 560).(text: CR H7364)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 559). (consideration: CR H7369-7370)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7369-7370)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1682.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7364-7368)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 243.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Upon the adoption of the resolution it shall be in order for the Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations to make a motion that the House concur in the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 3081. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-655, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-655, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Department of Defense for its work in identifying the dangers of tinnitus, or the perception of sound where no external source of such sound exists, for members of the Armed Forces subjected to blast injuries and high-decibel equipment.

Bill: 111-hres-1683
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medical research
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes the Department of Defense (DOD) for its work in identifying the dangers of tinnitus.
 
 Encourages DOD to continue to educate members of the Armed Forces of the potential threats of unprotected exposure to high-decibel sounds.
 
 Encourages both DOD and public institutions to continue their important work researching this medical condition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the memories of Ronald H. Brown, 32 other remarkable Americans and 2 distinguished Croatians who prematurely lost their lives on April 3, 1996, while on a trade mission to the Balkans.

Bill: 111-hres-1684
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional tributes
Croatia
Department of Commerce
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Federal officials
Macedonia
Montenegro
Serbia
Slovenia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Honors the memories of Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and 32 other Americans and two Croatian citizens who lost their lives on April 3, 1996, while serving their countries on a trade mission to the Balkans. Extends gratitude to the contributions of those men and women, who helped to put the Balkans on the path towards peace, stability, and economic viability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the annual September celebration of the harvest of rice in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1685
Sponsor: Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Grain

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the annual September celebration of the rice harvest in the United States. 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe National Rice Month with appropriate ceremonies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2010, as World MRSA Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1686
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for designation of World MRSA Day. (MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1687
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Homelessness and emergency shelter

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
 

action_date: 2010-12-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8039)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8039)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1687.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8039-8040)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to supporting the goals and ideals of the seventh annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and supporting the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness of cyber threats and enhance cybersecurity in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1688
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional tributes
Government information and archives
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month; (2) the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to disseminate information to the public to raise awareness of cybersecurity threats and enhance cybersecurity in the United States; and (3) DHS's activities intended to improve the ability of the United States to prevent, protect against, detect, attribute, report, respond to, and recover from cyber attacks.
 
Congratulates the National Cyber Security Alliance, the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center, DHS, and other organizations working to improve cybersecurity in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the City of Fresno, California, as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1689
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes the City of Fresno, California, as it celebrates its 125th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1690
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms of diabetes, and the risk factors for diabetes.

action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes through increased research, treatment, and prevention.

Recognizes the importance of early detection of, and awareness of the symptoms of and the risk factors for, diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/30/2010 H7717)
action_date: 2010-12-02
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 11/30/2010 H7717)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7899)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Terry 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: 2010-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1690.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7716-7720)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1691
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic-Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the "International Day for the Eradication of Poverty".

Bill: 111-hres-1692
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 15th anniversary of the AbilityOne Base Supply Centers.

Bill: 111-hres-1693
Sponsor: Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Employment and training programs
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military facilities and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes the AbilityOne Base Supply Centers (supplying military products made by employees who are blind or severely disabled) for 15 years of service on military installations and in federal buildings across the United States.
 
 Commends U.S. military installations and federal buildings for their commitment to the AbilityOne Program and their success at eliminating barriers to employment and independence for blind or severely disabled Americans.
 
 Honors National Industries for the Blind and NISH as nonprofit agencies providing critically important employment opportunities, training, and mission critical support services to the U.S. military through the AbilityOne Base Supply Center Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Commending The Wall that Heals.

Bill: 111-hres-1694
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Commends The Wall That Heals (a mobile, half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial) for honoring those that made the ultimate sacrifice and served honorably in the Vietnam War.
 
 Embraces the remembrance it delivers to communities throughout the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging elected officials and political leaders in the Republic of Iraq to redouble their efforts to form a government that is just, representative, and accountable to the people of Iraq.

Bill: 111-hres-1695
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Business records
Iraq
Middle East
Oil and gas
Political representation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Encourages elected officials and political leaders in the Republic of Iraq to redouble their efforts to form a new government as soon as possible that is representative and accountable to the people of Iraq and which is capable of continuing to build the effectiveness of Iraq's security forces.
 
Condemns the terrorist attacks on innocent Iraqi civilians. 
 
Urges the government of Iraq to increase support for its displaced citizens within and outside of Iraq.
 
Encourages the government of Iraq to continue to develop its oil and gas resources, including implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and other measures to ensure the transparent functioning of the oil and gas sector.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1780)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/64/255 declaring a "Decade of Action for Road Safety" for 2011 to 2020.

Bill: 111-hres-1696
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Support the goals of U.N. General Assembly Resolution A/64/255 declaring a Decade of Action for Road Safety to stabilize and reduce road traffic fatalities around the world. 
 
Requests that: (1) the Department of State expand the collection of data involving the road crash deaths of U.S. citizens abroad; and (2) the Administration continue to improve U.S. road safety policies.
 
Encourages the Administration to take a leading role in implementing the activities of the Decade of Action for Road Safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1839)
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the New Mexico Air National Guard and recognizing the invaluable service of the 150th Fighter Wing.

Bill: 111-hres-1697
Sponsor: Rep. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
National Guard and reserves
New Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Honors the members of the New Mexico Air National Guard who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United States.
 
 Recognizes the association between the 150th Fighter Wing and the 58th Special Operations Wing, which will help prepare mission-ready personnel in direct support of air expeditionary forces worldwide.
 
 Commends the Air Force Chief of Staff, General Norton Schwartz, and the New Mexico National Guard commander, Major General Kenny C. Montoya, as their interaction and coordination were instrumental in establishing the association between the 150th Fighter Wing and the 58th Special Operations Wing.
 
 Commends the 150th Fighter Wing commander, Colonel Frederik &quot;Garvin&quot; Hartwig, and the members of the 150th Fighter Wing for their tremendous service to New Mexico and the United States.
 
 Honors the New Mexico Air National Guard for providing over 63 years of exemplary service and continuing their protection of New Mexico and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the myriad contributions of female ambassadors and members of the Foreign Service to help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world.

Bill: 111-hres-1698
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes the contributions of female ambassadors and members of the Foreign Service to help build a more free, prosperous, and secure world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that foreign countries have engaged in unfair trade practices in the United States with regards to paper products.

Bill: 111-hres-1699
Sponsor: Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]
Introduced: 2010-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Manufacturing
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: 
Encourages the International Trade Commission (ITC) to give the same consideration to the pending determination of certain coated paper products as it had previously in the case of lightweight thermal paper.
 
Supports the efforts of the U.S. paper industry to ensure that competition within the global paper market is kept on a level playing field.
 
Recognizes the vital contributions of the U.S. paper industry to innovation, employment, and the very fabric of life in the United States.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-29
text: Introduced in House