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Congratulating the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: 
Recognizes Turkey as one of the most important U.S. strategic partners. 
 
Commends the government and people of Turkey for strengthening democracy and becoming a source of regional stability.
 
Expresses appreciation for Turkey's efforts to combat international terrorism.
 
Congratulates the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any interest or dividends repaid to the government through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the authorizing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

Bill: 111-hres-639
Sponsor: Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2009-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Budget deficits and national debt
Business investment and capital
Financial crises and stabilization
Interest, dividends, interest rates

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any funds repaid to the federal government or any interest or dividends on those funds should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), and with Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Minority Member to a standing committee.

Bill: 111-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 

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

 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: The Chair announced that without objection, the operation of H.Res. 640 is stayed pending the House's acceptance of a resignation creating a vacancy on the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8030)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8030)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8030)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Bill: 111-hres-641
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
International exchange and broadcasting
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and honors its contribution to promoting freedom and liberty around the world.
 
Commends the employees and reporters of RFE/RL for their commitment to provide fair and unbiased news to people living under oppressive regimes.

action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the founding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and honors its contribution to promoting freedom and liberty around the world.
 
Commends the employees and reporters of RFE/RL for their commitment to provide fair and unbiased news to people living under oppressive regimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 853). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12247)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 853).(text: CR 11/3/2009 H12247)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12335)
action_date: 2009-11-03
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: 2009-11-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 641.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12247-12249)
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to legislation relating to changes in our Nation's health care system.

Bill: 111-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, Parker [D-AL-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that if a health care bill containing a new federal government-sponsored health care program is signed into law, Members of the House should adopt such program as their health insurance coverage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor should be available for viewing.

Bill: 111-hres-643
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, Parker [D-AL-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill that comes to the floor of the House in final form should be available to Members to view in hard copy for a week prior to the final vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe.

Bill: 111-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Honors the life of Sally Crowe and commemorates her decades of exemplary service to the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Save for Retirement Week", including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Bill: 111-hres-647
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;National Save for Retirement Week,&quot; including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of: (1) efficiently using substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize savings; and (2) the importance of incorporating financial literacy as part of understanding the need to adequately save for retirement, and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of potential health effects posed by mercury.

Bill: 111-hres-648
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health information and medical records

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: 
Encourages the dissemination of information regarding mercury, its uses, and its effects to allow consumers to make informed decisions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-649
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Fruit and vegetables
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous contribution to American life and culture and declaring country music to be a uniquely American art form.

Bill: 111-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2009-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: 
Declares country music to be a uniquely American art form. 
 
Recognizes that country music should be honored for its contributions to American life and culture. 

action_date: 2009-10-08
text: 

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

 
Declares country music to be a uniquely American art form. 
 
Recognizes that country music should be honored for its contributions to American life and culture. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 766). (text: CR 10/6/2009 H10470)
action_date: 2009-10-08
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 766).(text: CR 10/6/2009 H10470)
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11125)
action_date: 2009-10-06
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: 2009-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 650.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10470-10471)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and Labor
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Education and Labor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8216)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8216)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8216)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Pig War crisis.

Bill: 111-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Honors the 150th anniversary of the peaceful resolution of the Pig War crisis and applauds the close ties and lasting friendship between the United Kingdom and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Algeria
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Egypt
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Jordan
Middle East
Morocco
Trade agreements and negotiations
Tunisia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Honors the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Israel, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Tunisian Republic for their participation in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation.
 
Welcomes the representatives of the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation to Washington, DC, on the occasion of the July 2009 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Seminar on OSCE Mediterranean Partner Engagement. 
 
Encourages the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation to continue to work with the OSCE participating states to enhance trade, economic development, security, and stability in the Mediterranean region. 

action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 

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

 
Honors the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the State of Israel, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Tunisian Republic for their participation in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) as Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation.
 
Welcomes the representatives of the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation to Washington, DC, on the occasion of the July 2009 Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Seminar on OSCE Mediterranean Partner Engagement. 
 
Encourages the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation to continue to work with the OSCE participating states to enhance trade, economic development, security, and stability in the Mediterranean region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8543-8544)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8543-8544)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8543-8546)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical significance of the city of Santa Fe.

Bill: 111-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New Mexico
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the city of Santa Fe, New Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inflammatory Skin Disease Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hres-656
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Inflammatory Skin Disease Awareness Month.
 
Recognizes the Inflammatory Skin Disease Institute for its efforts to educate, research, and support patient advocacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress who participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) should be automatically enrolled in the public option and be subject to any personal income tax increases levied as a result of healthcare legislation, regardless of their annual gross income.

Bill: 111-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2009-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Income tax rates
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Members of Congress who participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) should be automatically enrolled in the public health insurance option (if one is established as a choice within the Health Insurance Exchange); (2) Members of Congress whose individual or joint modified adjusted gross incomes fall below the minimum amounts at which a surtax is imposed shall be subject to a 1% surtax; and (3) Members' Campaign Committees should be required to provide health insurance coverage to their employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to House Administration
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Bill: 111-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.

action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 

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

 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8342)
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8342)
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8342)
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House