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Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 111-hres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2009-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of members of the Armed Forces who served in Vietnam.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe &quot;Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day&quot; with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the American Dental Association for its 150th year of working to improve the public's oral health and promoting dentistry, supporting initiatives to improve access to oral health care services for all Americans, and emphasizing the benefits of prevention of disease through support of community prevention initiatives and promotion of good oral hygiene.

Bill: 111-hres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dental care
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: 
Congratulates the American Dental Association for its 150th anniversary. Commends its work to improve oral health and access to oral health care.
 
Recognizes the dentists who provide charitable and uncompensated oral health care. 

action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the American Dental Association for its 150th anniversary. Commends its work to improve oral health and access to oral health care.
 
Recognizes the dentists who provide charitable and uncompensated oral health care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR 5/12/2009 H5421)
action_date: 2009-05-13
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 253).(text: CR 5/12/2009 H5421)
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5549)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Christensen 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: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 204.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5420-5422)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

Bill: 111-hres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Sets forth the rule for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181, 1 Present (Roll no. 97). (text: CR H2986)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 181, 1 Present (Roll no. 97).(text: CR H2986)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2994)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 205.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2986-2995)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-23, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-23, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: The resolution provides that amendment number 1 printed in House Report 111-21 to be offered by Rep. John Conyers or his designee shall be perfected by the modification printed in the report to accompany this resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the efforts and contributions of the Montgomery, Alabama, Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction.

Bill: 111-hres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Alabama
Building construction
Congressional tributes
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Honors the Montgomery, Alabama, Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and the contributions of its members to the improvement of the quality of life for the residents of Montgomery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all employers give veterans a holiday on Veteran's Day in honor of their service to our country.

Bill: 111-hres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee leave
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Urges all employers to give veterans a holiday in honor of their service and so they may participate in Veterans Day ceremonies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Chronicling the efforts of United States and Coalition forces to bring freedom, safety, and security to Iraq and recognizing the importance of the "surge strategy" in completing that mission.

Bill: 111-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the &quot;surge strategy&quot; for Iraq has succeeded in providing security and stability to the Iraqi people, addressing the threat posed to the government of Iraq and the continued existence of a unified and independent Iraq by terrorist organizations and sectarian militias, and facilitating the opportunity by the Iraqi government to make decisions necessary for national reconciliation and governance.
 
Recognizes the sacrifices made by the men and women of the United States and Coalition forces to secure the successes gained in Iraq.
 
Extends gratitude to all those within U.S. military and civilian departments responsible for directing the implementation of the surge strategy, including General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
 
Recognizes the importance and significance of victory in the Iraqi theater in the larger, global struggle against radical, Islamic Jihadist terrorists.
 
Commits to working with President Obama and his administration to continue the progress made since the surge strategy was implemented.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

Bill: 111-hres-209
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2009-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of American citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes to the United States.
 
Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope.

action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of American citizens of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes, and the Daughters of Penelope, to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11181)
action_date: 2009-10-13
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 H11181)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 209.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11181-11183)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 111-hres-211
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.

action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month (March 2009).
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 129). (text: CR H3453)
action_date: 2009-03-17
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 129).(text: CR H3453)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3470-3471)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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: 2009-03-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 211.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3453-3456)
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Congressional elections
Defense spending
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated investigative subcommittee, to begin immediately an investigation and report to the House on the relationship between: (1) earmark requests on behalf of clients of the raided top defense-lobbying firm already made by Members; and (2) the source and timing of past campaign contributions related to such requests. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 181, 14 Present (Roll no. 105).
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3024-3025; text of measure as introduced: CR H3024)
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 212 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.

Bill: 111-hres-213
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar E. Chavez, founder and president of the United Farm Workers of America. Calls for: (1) establishment of a legal public holiday in his honor; and (2) public elementary and secondary schools to provide classroom instruction on his life and work. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped the Commonwealth of Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-214
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Kentucky
Natural disasters
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 2009. 

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the efforts of the countless volunteers who helped Kentucky recover from the ice storm of January 2009. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4544-4545)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4544-4545)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 214.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4544-4547)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Minority Business Development Agency on its 40th anniversary and commending its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-215
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Minority and disadvantaged businesses

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Congratulates the Minority Business Development Agency on its 40th anniversary.
 
Commends the Agency for its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses.
 
Encourages the Agency to continue its efforts to assist such businesses as such businesses continue to strengthen communities, create jobs, and contribute to the health of the U.S. economy.

action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Minority Business Development Agency on its 40th anniversary.
 
Commends the Agency for its achievements in fostering the establishment and growth of minority businesses.
 
Encourages the Agency to continue its efforts to assist such businesses as such businesses continue to strengthen communities, create jobs, and contribute to the health of the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9526)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9526)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 215.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9526-9527)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Mr. Carson (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to House Small Business
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to House Financial Services
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon.

Bill: 111-hres-216
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional agencies
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Adds Rule XXIX (Time to Read Legislation Before Voting) to the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit voting by the House on legislation between the chambers unless: (1) the text of the measure has been available to all Members and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for at least 10 days; and (2) any manager's amendment or other amendment which makes substantive changes to the legislation has been made available in such format for at least 72 hours before such vote.
 
Exempts from such prohibition: (1) the intelligence authorization bill, appropriations, or other legislation containing classified information, or its conference report, if Members have at least seven days to study the measure's contents; and (2) congressional declarations of war or authorization of military force to respond to attacks on the United States.
 
Allows any citizen who is eligible to vote and who is not an employee of the federal executive or judicial branch to petition the board of the Office of Congressional Ethics to investigate allegations that a Member voted for any measure that violated this Rule.
 
 Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order waiving Rule XXIX.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the week of March 15 through March 21, 2009, as "National Safe Place Week".

Bill: 111-hres-217
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Designates the week of March 15-21, 2009, as National Safe Place Week.
 
Calls on people and groups to promote awareness of, and volunteer involvement in, the Safe Place program (which offers young people in early stages of crisis safe places where trained volunteers are available to counsel and advise them).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House