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Honoring the historical contributions of Catholic sisters in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-441
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Honors and commends Catholic sisters for their humble service and courageous sacrifice throughout U.S. history.
 
Supports the goals of the &quot;Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America Traveling Exhibit.&quot;

action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 

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

 
Honors and commends Catholic sisters for their humble service and courageous sacrifice throughout U.S. history.
 
Supports the goals of the &quot;Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America Traveling Exhibit.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-22
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 - 0 (Roll no. 720). (text: CR H9763)
action_date: 2009-09-22
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 - 0 (Roll no. 720).(text: CR H9763)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9774-9775)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 441.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9763-9764)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1175)
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families and urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to improve the services and support available to such members, veterans, and families.

Bill: 111-hres-443
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Health care coverage and access
Iraq
Mental health
Middle East
Military medicine
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Supports increased efforts to allow spouses and family members of veterans, including those killed in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, to receive needed counseling services at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.
 
Encourages the Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Defense to develop programs for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that include and treat the entire family.
 
Calls on the Secretaries and the heads of other appropriate federal agencies to increase resources available for family and friends of veterans suffering from PTSD.
 
Urges the Secretaries to increase access to counseling and other mental health services to family members of veterans as part of the comprehensive plan for the treatment of mental health conditions of members of the Armed Forces required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008.
 
Urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Defense (DOD) center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of PTSD and other mental health conditions with respect to the education, treatment, and support of family members of veterans with such conditions.
 
Requests the Secretaries to submit to Congress a list of statutory barriers that prevent each department from expanding access to mental health counseling services to family members of veterans.
 
Urges the Secretary to aggressively work with Congress, veterans service organizations, and others to determine how to best meet the needs of veterans and their family members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the Sense of Congress that the United States needs an industrial policy with regard to automobile, aerospace, shipping, and steel industries, which are vital to national and economic security.

Bill: 111-hres-444
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Industrial policy and productivity
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States needs an industrial policy that corrects widespread disinvestment in its productive capacity, preserves core industries, positions core industries as global leaders in manufacturing goods necessary to support clean and renewable energy development, and restores the possibility of middle class incomes to working people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5690-5691)
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing 100 years of military aviation and expressing continued support for military aviators of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-445
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Recognizes 100 years of military aviation.
 
Expresses continued support for military aviators of the Armed Forces.

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Recognizes 100 years of military aviation.
 
Expresses continued support for military aviators of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11309)
action_date: 2009-10-14
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 H11309)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 445.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11309-11311)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Environmental Protection Agency's April proposed finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health and welfare.

Bill: 111-hres-446
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Requests the President, and directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), to furnish the House of Representatives all documents relating to the EPA's April proposed finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health and welfare, including: (1) a specified untitled, undated memo; (2) any cost benefit or systematic risk analysis related to such proposed finding; and (3) scientific evidence or opinion that demonstrates health effects of greenhouse gases. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the remarkable contributions of the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service to the engineering industry and the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-447
Sponsor: Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development
Product development and innovation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Congratulates the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service.

action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the American Council of Engineering Companies for its 100 years of service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 690). (text: CR H9352)
action_date: 2009-09-09
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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 690).(text: CR H9352)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9387)
action_date: 2009-09-09
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: 2009-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 447.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9352-9353)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of California, Davis, for a century as a premier public research university and one of our Nation's finest institutions of higher education.

Bill: 111-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Congratulates the University of California, Davis, for 100 successful years of providing superb educational opportunities for California.
 
Recognizes the incredible range of accomplishments by the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of California, Davis, across the whole range of human endeavor.
 
Thanks the University of California, Davis, for its contribution to the betterment of the communities and state of California and of the nation.

action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of California, Davis, for 100 successful years of providing superb educational opportunities for California.
 
Recognizes the incredible range of accomplishments by the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the University of California, Davis, across the whole range of human endeavor.
 
Thanks the University of California, Davis, for its contribution to the betterment of the communities and state of California and of the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5675)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5675)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 448.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5675-5676)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Environmental Protection Agency's April proposed finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health and welfare.

Bill: 111-hres-449
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2009-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-15
text: 
Requests the President to furnish the House of Representatives all documents in his possession produced by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) relating to the EPA's April proposed finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health and welfare, including: (1) a specified untitled, undated memo; (2) any cost benefit or systematic risk analysis related to such proposed finding; and (3) scientific evidence that demonstrates health effects of greenhouse gases. 

action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 

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

 
Requests the President to furnish the House of Representatives all documents in his possession produced by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) relating to the EPA's April proposed finding that greenhouse gas emissions are a danger to public health and welfare, including: (1) a specified untitled, undated memo; (2) any cost benefit or systematic risk analysis related to such proposed finding; and (3) scientific evidence that demonstrates health effects of greenhouse gases. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-146.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-146.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 111-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of S. 896 (Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009) on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 456, H. Res. 450 is laid on the table. (consideration: CR H5808, H5822)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of May 19, 2009, providing for consideration or disposition of S. 896, a bill to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-113, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-113, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to childhood stroke and designating an appropriate date as "National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2009-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of an appropriate date as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day. 
 
Urges support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 15, 2009, as "National Kids' Philanthropy Day".

Bill: 111-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2009-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Supports the designation of National Kids Philanthropy Day as a way to provide parents of cause-minded children with a significant way to recognize their efforts and spur them on to future acts of philanthropy and a lifetime of positive social change. 
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Children's Hospital Boston's National Kids Philanthropy Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significant accomplishments of the AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni, and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.

Bill: 111-hres-453
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 
Encourages citizens of all ages and backgrounds and from each state to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.

action_date: 2009-06-10
text: 

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

 
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 
Encourages citizens of all ages and backgrounds and from each state to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 60 (Roll no. 318). (text: CR 6/9/2009 H6338)
action_date: 2009-06-10
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): 359 - 60 (Roll no. 318).(text: CR 6/9/2009 H6338)
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6429)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 453.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6338-6342)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House