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Congratulating the Duke University men's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1242
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Congratulates the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. 
 


action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 390 - 0, 12 Present (Roll no. 210). (text: CR 4/14/2010 H2542)
action_date: 2010-04-15
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): 390 - 0, 12 Present (Roll no. 210).(text: CR 4/14/2010 H2542)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2614)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2010-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1242.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2542-2545)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing sympathy for the people of the Republic of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1243
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Poland
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Expresses sympathy to the people of the Republic of Poland and the families of those who perished for their profound loss resulting from the April 10, 2010, airplane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders.
 
Expresses: (1) solidarity with the people of Poland and Polish-American communities in the United States; and (2) support for the Polish government as it addresses the loss of many key officials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition for its now five-year effort to promote cyber security curriculum in institutions of higher learning.

Bill: 111-hres-1244
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Higher education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Recognizes the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition for its five-year effort to promote cyber security curriculum in institutions of higher learning.

action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 
Recognizes the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition for its five-year effort to promote cyber security curriculum in institutions of higher learning.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 399). (text: CR 6/28/2010 H4880-4881)
action_date: 2010-06-29
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): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 399).(text: CR 6/28/2010 H4880-4881)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4942)
action_date: 2010-06-28
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: 2010-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1244.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4880-4882)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Value Added Tax is a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery.

Bill: 111-hres-1245
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Sales and excise taxes
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
States that the House of Representatives considers the Value Added Tax (VAT) a massive tax increase that will cripple families on fixed income and only further push back America's economic recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E561)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing sympathy to the people of Poland in the aftermath of the tragic plane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 others on April 10, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1246
Sponsor: Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
 Mourns the death of Polish President Kaczynski and the terrible loss of life that resulted from the plane crash of April 10, 2010.
 
 Expresses: (1) deepest sympathies to the people of Poland and to the families of those who perished; (2) solidarity with the people of Poland and all persons of Polish descent; and (3) support for the Polish government as it works to overcome the loss of many key public officials.

action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 

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

 
Mourns the death of Polish President Kaczynski and the terrible loss of life that resulted from the plane crash of April 10, 2010.
 
 Expresses: (1) deepest sympathies to the people of Poland and to the families of those who perished; (2) solidarity with the people of Poland and all persons of Polish descent; and (3) support for the Polish government as it works to overcome the loss of many key public officials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H2545)
action_date: 2010-04-14
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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 203).(text: CR H2545)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2554-2555)
action_date: 2010-04-14
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: 2010-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1246.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2545-2550)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Mr. Delahunt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010, and throughout the year.

Bill: 111-hres-1247
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 

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

Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3156)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3156)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1247.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3156-3158)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4715) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-1248
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4715) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes, waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 171 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H2585)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 171 (Roll no. 204).(text: CR H2585)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2593-2594)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1248, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1248.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2585-2593)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. All points of order against such amendments are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-463, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-463, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-1249
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional leadership
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
 Directs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate fully which House Democratic leaders and members of their respective staffs had knowledge before March 3, 2010, of the allegations concerning former Representative Eric Massa, and what actions each leader and staffer having any such knowledge took after learning of the allegations.
 
 Requires the Committee to establish an Investigative Subcommittee regarding such matter, or report to the House of Representatives the reasons for its failure to do so.
 
 Requires the Chief Administrative Officer immediately to take all steps necessary to secure and prevent the alteration or deletion of any e-mails, text messages, voicemails, and other electronic records resident on House equipment that have been sent or received by Members and staff who are the subjects of such investigation until advised by the Committee that it has no need of any portion of such records.
 
Requires the Committee to issue a final report by July 31, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 157, 17 Present (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2553)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2553)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: DEBATE - The Chair recognized Mr. McGovern to proceed with one hour of debate on the motion to refer H. Res. 1249 to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Mr. McGovern moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2553-2554)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Boehner rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a privileged resolution. The Chair announced that the resolution qualified and directed the Clerk to report the resolution to the House.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National STD Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hres-1250
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National STD Awareness Month. Recognizes the human toll of sexually transmitted infections and the importance of making the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such infections an urgent public health priority. Urges all sexually active individuals to get tested for such infections and seek appropriate care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the American troops who gave their lives on D-Day at the Battle of Normandy.

Bill: 111-hres-1251
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Germany
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Honors the U.S. troops who gave their lives in the Battle of Normandy (World War II).
 
Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the D-day landings at Normandy, France.
 
Expresses gratitude to the &quot;greatest generation&quot; of U.S. soldiers who fought fearlessly for freedom.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Honors the American troops who gave their lives in the Battle of Normandy (World War II).

Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the D-day landings at Normandy, France.

Expresses gratitude to the &quot;greatest generation&quot; of Americans who fought fearlessly for freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6637)
action_date: 2010-09-14
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 H6637)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6637-6639)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Commending the political leadership of Northern Ireland on reaching the Hillsborough Agreement on policing and justice.

Bill: 111-hres-1252
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International law and treaties
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Hillsborough Agreement marks a significant step in the peace process for Northern Ireland; (2) Northern Ireland's political leadership should be commended for taking the difficult steps to reach the Agreement; and (3) the United States supports the Agreement and will stand by the people of Northern Ireland in their peace efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Vermont Senator Justin Smith Morrill, who helped create a national system of land-grant colleges.

Bill: 111-hres-1253
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Members of Congress
Senate
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Justin Smith Morrill. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, potential designation of National Monuments, and High Priority Land-Rationalization Efforts.

Bill: 111-hres-1254
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Land use and conservation
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Interior documents, maps, records, communications, and other information dating from July 1, 2009, and later referring or relating to the potential designation of national monuments, the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, and high priority land-rationalization efforts, as specified. 

action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Interior documents, maps, records, communications, and other information dating from July 1, 2009, and later referring or relating to the potential designation of national monuments, the Secretary's Treasured Landscape Initiative, and high priority land-rationalization efforts, as specified. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 195.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-480.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-480.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in House