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Celebrating the 29th Congressional Art Competition and commending the winners of the Competition on achieving a high level of artistic scholastic aptitude.

Bill: 111-hres-1453
Sponsor: Rep. Driehaus, Steve [D-OH-1]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Celebrates the 29th anniversary of the Congressional Art Competition. Commends the winners of the Competition on achieving a high level of artistic scholastic aptitude in their respective competitions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Chiari Malformation Awareness Month" and "Chiari Malformation Awareness Day" in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1454
Sponsor: Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Chiari Malformation Awareness Month and Chiari Malformation Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of certain communications relating to certain recommendations regarding administration appointments.

Bill: 111-hres-1455
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2010-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Office of the Solicitor General, that refers or relates to: (1) any guidance or recommendations made by DOJ since January 20, 2009, regarding discussions of administration appointments by White House staff with any candidate for public office in exchange for such candidate's withdrawal from any election; or (2) any inquiry, investigation, or review by DOJ, including appointment of a Special Counsel, regarding such discussions. 

action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 

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

 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of the Department of Justice (DOJ), including the Office of the Solicitor General, that refers or relates to: (1) any guidance or recommendations made by DOJ since January 20, 2009, regarding discussions of administration appointments by White House staff with any candidate for public office in exchange for such candidate's withdrawal from any election; or (2) any inquiry, investigation, or review by DOJ, including appointment of a Special Counsel, regarding such discussions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-538.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-538.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Dayton men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Invitation Tournament basketball championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1456
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2010-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Ohio
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: 
Congratulates the University of Dayton men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Invitation Tournament Division I men's basketball championship. 

action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 

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

Congratulates the University of Dayton men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Invitation Tournament Division I men's basketball championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6010)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6010)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1456.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6010-6011)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Marine Awareness Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1458
Sponsor: Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Marine Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the 50-star flag of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1459
Sponsor: Rep. Djou, Charles K. [R-HI-1]
Introduced: 2010-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the 50-star flag becoming the official flag of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting the ecosystem and supporting the goals and ideals of National Pollinator Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1460
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Animal and plant health
Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Environmental health
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 
Recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem.
 
Supports the goals of National Pollinator Week.

action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem.
 
Supports the goals of National Pollinator Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 417). (text: CR 6/29/2010 H4930)
action_date: 2010-07-01
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): 412 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 417).(text: CR 6/29/2010 H4930)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5311)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cardoza 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: 2010-06-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1460.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4930-4931)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1158)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Olympic Day on June 23, 2010, and congratulating Team USA and World Fit participants.

Bill: 111-hres-1461
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2010-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Canada
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Elementary and secondary education
Olympic games
Physical fitness and lifestyle
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) Olympic Day and the goals that Olympic Day pursues; and (2) the goals of World Fit.

Congratulates: (1) Team USA on their Vancouver 2010 accomplishments; and (2) World Fit's participants on the 2010 results.

action_date: 2010-12-22
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) Olympic Day and the goals that Olympic Day pursues; and (2) the goals of World Fit.

Congratulates: (1) Team USA on their Vancouver 2010 accomplishments; and (2) World Fit's participants on the 2010 results.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8975)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8975)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8975)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Mr. Van Hollen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the longstanding friendship and alliance between the United States and Colombia.

Bill: 111-hres-1465
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Cambodia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Latin America
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 
Reaffirms the friendship and alliance between the United States and Colombia.
 
Congratulates President-elect Juan Manuel Santos on his recent victory in Colombia's June 20, 2010, presidential election.
 
Recognizes Colombia's commitment to the democratic process as demonstrated by the free and fair nature of the presidential elections.

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 

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

 
Reaffirms the friendship and alliance between the United States and Colombia.
 
Congratulates President-elect Juan Manuel Santos on his recent victory in Colombia's June 20, 2010, presidential election.
 
Recognizes Colombia's commitment to the democratic process as demonstrated by the free and fair nature of the presidential elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4711)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4711)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1465.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4711-4713)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Energy to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the Department of Energy's application to foreclose use of Yucca Mountain as a high level nuclear waste repository.

Bill: 111-hres-1466
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2010-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Licensing and registrations
Nevada
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 
Requests the President and directs the Secretary of Energy to furnish to the House of Representatives all documents relating to: (1) the Department of Energy's (DOE) Motion to Withdraw its pending licensing application with prejudice for a permanent geologic repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada; (2) the President's elimination of future funding for Yucca Mountain; (3) DOE's reprogramming of FY2010 funds to bring to the Yucca Mountain Project to an orderly close; (4) DOE's discontinuation of standard monitoring and data collection of the site; and (5) DOE's efforts to preserve documents supporting its Yucca Mountain Repository License Application. 

action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 

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

 
Requests the President and directs the Secretary of Energy to furnish to the House of Representatives all documents relating to: (1) the Department of Energy's (DOE) Motion to Withdraw its pending licensing application with prejudice for a permanent geologic repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada; (2) the President's elimination of future funding for Yucca Mountain; (3) DOE's reprogramming of FY2010 funds to bring to the Yucca Mountain Project to an orderly close; (4) DOE's discontinuation of standard monitoring and data collection of the site; and (5) DOE's efforts to preserve documents supporting its Yucca Mountain Repository License Application. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-550.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-550.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 5136.

Bill: 111-hres-1467
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Defense spending
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 5136 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011). 
 

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 5136 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4733)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4733)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4733)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Mr. Owens asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5175) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1468
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5175) to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign influence in Federal elections, to prohibit government contractors from making expenditures with respect to such elections, and to establish additional disclosure requirements with respect to spending in such elections.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 386). (text: CR H4784-4785)
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 205 (Roll no. 386).(text: CR H4784-4785)
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 385). (consideration: CR H4793)
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1468.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4784-4794)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of June 25, 2010, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of June 25, 2010, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure that includes a subject matter addressed by H.R. 4213.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-511, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-511, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing that the House of Representatives should pass a budget resolution for a fiscal year before the House considers any appropriation bill for that year.

Bill: 111-hres-1469
Sponsor: Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that before Congress considers any appropriation bill for a particular fiscal year, the House should first pass a budget resolution for that year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House