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Celebrating 90 years of United States-Polish diplomatic relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around the world.

Bill: 111-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Celebrates the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the Polish people on their great accomplishments as a democracy.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Poland's steadfast partnership with the United States.

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Celebrates the 90th anniversary of U.S.-Polish diplomatic relations.
 
 Congratulates the Polish people on their great accomplishments as a democracy.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Poland's steadfast partnership with the United States.


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 H11321-11322)
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 H11321-11322)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 266.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11321-11323)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year.

Bill: 111-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
 
Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society. 

action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
 
Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 2 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1407)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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): 384 - 2 (Roll no. 115).(text: CR H1407)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1410-1411)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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: 2010-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 267.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1407-1408)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-01-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
 Recognizes and express support for the goals and ideals of Earth Hour 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3999-4000)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages all road users to be more aware of motorcycles and motorcyclists' safety.
 
Encourages all motorcycle riders receive appropriate training and practice safe riding skills. 

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages all road users to be more aware of motorcycles and motorcyclists' safety.
 
Encourages all motorcycle riders receive appropriate training and practice safe riding skills. 

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages all road users to be more aware of motorcycles and motorcyclists' safety.
 
Encourages all motorcycle riders receive appropriate training and practice safe riding skills. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (CR H5127)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(CR H5127)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 269.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5127-5129)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-79.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-79.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.

Bill: 111-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Food assistance and relief
Food industry and services
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
 Recognizes: (1) the cooperative efforts of hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, state meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to establish Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States; and (2) the contributions of Hunters for the Hungry programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.

action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the cooperative efforts of hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, state meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to establish Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States; and (2) the contributions of Hunters for the Hungry programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 600). (text: CR 7/20/2009 H8369)
action_date: 2009-07-21
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): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 600).(text: CR 7/20/2009 H8369)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8455)
action_date: 2009-07-20
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: 2009-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 270.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8369-8371)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need to support the development and enforcement of a well-informed national long-term care strategy to solve the problems of cost, quality, and access to long-term care in the home and community, and the imperativeness of including long-term care in the comprehensive health care reform agenda.

Bill: 111-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Disability and paralysis
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Home and outpatient care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
 Expresses the House of Representatives' commitment to: (1) integrating long-term care, particularly as it relates to home care and community services, into a comprehensive health care reform agenda; and (2) aiding relevant parties in composing, executing, and enforcing a well-informed national strategy for long-term care that will address geographic and economic disparities that limit access to care, expand long-term health services, and streamline quality measures.
 
 Recognizes that: (1) preventative health and the management of chronic disease are essential components in decreasing the future dependence on long-term care; and (2) Medicaid and out-of-pocket financing of long-term care excludes countless persons from receiving health care service, which can lead to more costly and invasive medical interventions, and alternative payment options should be widely available and more accessible. 
 
Recognizes the need to: (1) collaborate with local, state, and federal health care entities to improve working conditions and training for home health aides; and (2) adequately fund and support existing technologies, entities, and initiatives that assist informal caregivers and help maintain and improve long-term health services for the disabled and elderly.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to House Financial Services
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E726)
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the "Gephardt rule", and to provide that any measure that increases the statutory limit on the public debt shall be stand alone and require a recorded vote.

Bill: 111-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Amends Rule XXVIII (Statutory Limit on Public Debt) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider legislation changing the statutory limit on the public debt unless it is entitled &quot;Increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.&quot; 
 
Prohibits such legislation from: (1) containing any provisions other than that changing the statutory limit on the public debt; and (2) being considered as passed unless so determined by a recorded vote.
 
(Repeals the &quot;Gephardt Rule&quot; providing for mandatory adjustment of the statutory limit on the public debt to conform to a budget resolution.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 188th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 111-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-03-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: 
Congratulates the Greek people as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations. 

action_date: 2009-03-25
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Congratulates the Greek people as they celebrate the 188th anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR 3/24/2009 H3780-3781)
action_date: 2009-03-25
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR 3/24/2009 H3780-3781)
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3985-3986)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Wexler 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: 2009-03-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3780-3784)
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March as National Nutrition Month.

Bill: 111-hres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2009-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, National Nutrition Month.
 
Encourages: (1) local communities to raise awareness surrounding nutritional health; and (2) awareness about diseases and death caused by lack of nutrition.
 
Recognizes health care professionals, such as registered dietitians, who spread the knowledge and importance of nutrition each day.

action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 

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

Expresses support for the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, National Nutrition Month.

Encourages: (1) local communities to raise awareness surrounding nutritional health; and (2) awareness about diseases and death caused by lack of nutrition.

Recognizes health care professionals, such as registered dietitians, who spread the knowledge and importance of nutrition each day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H688-689)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H688-689)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H688-690)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Ms. Castor (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 274.
action_date: 2009-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all public elementary schools and public secondary schools should display a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Bill: 111-hres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
Historical and cultural resources
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all public elementary and secondary schools should display a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, in a clear and conspicuous location. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
To provide earmark reform in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2009-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Tariffs
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: 
Amends Rule XII (Receipt and Referral of Measures and Matters) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Members) making a request for a congressional earmark or a limited tax or tariff benefit to submit a petition with specified information to the Speaker of the House.
 
Prohibits Members from submitting more than 10 petitions per session of Congress.
 
Requires the Clerk of the House to make the full text of such petition publicly available within two days in a searchable, sortable, and downloadable online database, unless the subject of the petition relates to classified information.
 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) to: (1) revise earmark disclosure requirements for resolutions prescribing a special order of business; and (2) eliminate separate earmark requirements for appropriations measures.
 
Makes it out of order to consider any measure or matter (including any accompanying report or joint statement) or any amendment which contains: (1) a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit which was not the subject of a petition submitted to the Speaker and made available by the Clerk at least five legislative days before the request for it; (2) more than two congressional earmarks or limited tax or tariff benefits proposed by any Member; and (3) total new budget authority, credit authority, and other spending authority for all congressional earmarks contained in that measure (including any accompanying report or joint statement) proposed by members of each committee of initial referral that exceeds 200% of such authority as estimated by the Committee on the Budget for all earmarks contained in such measure proposed by nonmembers of those committees.
 
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) to prohibit Members from requesting a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit without complying with the petition requirements of Rule XII.
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to House Standards of Official Conduct
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, 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: 2009-03-23
text: Referred to House Rules
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-23
text: Introduced in House