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Condemning the murder of Army Private William Long and the wounding of Army Private Quinton Ezeagwula, who were shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 1, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-515
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Arkansas
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Military personnel and dependents
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Private William Long (who was shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009).
 
Hopes for a full recovery for Private Quinton Ezeagwula (who was wounded in the shooting).
 
Urges swift prosecution to the fullest extent of the law of the perpetrator of this shooting.
 
Urges the American people to join Congress in condemning acts of violence.
 

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Private William Long (who was shot outside the Army Navy Career Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 1, 2009).
 
Hopes for a full recovery for Private Quinton Ezeagwula (who was wounded in the shooting).
 
Urges that the perpetrator or perpetrators of this senseless shooting be brought to justice. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6334)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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 H6334)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 515.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6332-6335)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Mr. Nadler (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR 6/9/2009 H6332)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 111-hres-516
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Neurological disorders
Postal service
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series.

Bill: 111-hres-517
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Congratulates the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series. 

action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 

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

Congratulates the University of Washington women's softball team for winning the 2009 Women's College World Series. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-01
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. 747). (text: CR 9/30/2009 H10080)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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. 747).(text: CR 9/30/2009 H10080)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10418-10419)
action_date: 2009-09-30
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: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 517.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10080-10082)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation.

Bill: 111-hres-518
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Jacques Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in marine conservation.

action_date: 2010-06-08
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 338). (text: CR H4225)
action_date: 2010-06-08
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): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 338).(text: CR H4225)
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4227-4228)
action_date: 2010-06-08
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: 2010-06-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4225-4227)
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day".

Bill: 111-hres-519
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 
Expresses appreciation to the people and government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and government of the United States.
 
Congratulates Canada as it celebrates Canada Day.

action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to the people and government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and government of the United States.
 
Congratulates Canada as it celebrates Canada Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/22/2009 H8554)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/22/2009 H8554)
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8726)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (NJ) 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: 2009-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 519.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8554-8555)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the importance of having a census that is complete and accurate.

Bill: 111-hres-521
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census and government statistics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Recognizes the importance of, and encourages full participation in, the census.
 
Urges state, local, and tribal governmental entities to promote awareness of the census and to encourage their constituents to make every effort to be counted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1886) to authorize democratic, economic, and social development assistance for Pakistan, to authorize security assistance for Pakistan, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, to modernize the Foreign Service, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-522
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1886) to authorize democratic, economic, and social development assistance for Pakistan, to authorize security assistance for Pakistan, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2410) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State and the Peace Corps for fiscal years 2010 and 2011, to modernize the Foreign Service.

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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 317). (text: CR H6421)
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 317).(text: CR H6421)
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6428)
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 522.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 522.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6421-6429)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 67.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 1886, H.R. 2410. In each case, all points of order against consideration of the bills are waived except for clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. General debate on each bill shall continue for not to exceed one hour, equally divided and controlled. The text of H.R. 1886, as passed by the House, shall be appended as new matter at the end of the engrossment of H.R. 2410.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-143, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-143, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-523
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
 Congratulates the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
 
Recognizes its members for their work and dedication to making the fraternity an outstanding and honorable association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the National Day on Writing.

Bill: 111-hres-524
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2009-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Language arts
Libraries and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the National Day on Writing.
 
Encourages participation in the National Gallery of Writing, which is maintained by the National Council of Teachers of English and contains examples of writing by individuals throughout our country.
 
Encourages educational institutions to submit the compositions of their students and employees to such Gallery and support the efforts of community members to submit compositions to the Gallery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the catastrophic explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-525
Sponsor: Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Accidents
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
Food industry and services
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
North Carolina
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the explosion at the ConAgra Foods plant in Garner, North Carolina. 
 
Honors Barbara McLean Spears, Lewis Junior Watson, and Rachel Mae Poston Pulley, who lost their lives in the explosion, and the 40 others who were injured.
 
Commends: (1) the heroic actions of the first responders and emergency services personnel; and (2) the hundreds of volunteers who worked together to respond to this tragedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical and cultural significance of the Langston Golf Course and its contributions to racial equality.

Bill: 111-hres-526
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
District of Columbia
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of John Mercer Langston Golf Course. 

action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the Langston Golf Course and its contributions to racial equality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H615)
action_date: 2010-02-22
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 H615)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H615-617)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Commending the NATO School for its critical support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace, stability, and security.

Bill: 111-hres-527
Sponsor: Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Congressional tributes
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
Higher education
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military personnel and dependents
North America
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: 
Commends the NATO School for its support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace.
 
Expresses appreciation to: (1) Colonel James J. Tabak, USA-MC, for his leadership as School commandant and to the School faculty and staff; (2) NATO member states and partner countries for their contribution of faculty; and (3) the partnership between the U.S. and German governments in providing the School with financial support and leadership.

action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 
Commends the NATO School for its support of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to NATO as the bedrock of transatlantic security.
 
Expresses appreciation to: (1) Colonel James J. Tabak, USA-MC, for his leadership as School commandant and to the School faculty and staff; (2) NATO member states and partner countries for their contribution of faculty; and (3) the partnership between the U.S. and German governments in providing the School with financial support and leadership.


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 H7724-7725)
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 H7724-7725)
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. Poe (TX) 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. 527.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7724-7726)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Introduced in House