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Expressing the sense of Congress that China release democratic activist Liu Xiaobo from imprisonment.

Bill: 111-hconres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that China's government immediately release Liu Xiaobo and begin making strides toward true democracy.

action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that China's government immediately release Liu Xiaobo and begin making strides toward true representative democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 751). (text: CR 9/30/2009 H10105)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 751).(text: CR 9/30/2009 H10105)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10424)
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. Con. Res. 151.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10105-10106)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hconres-152
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Labor
Economic performance and conditions
Government information and archives
Labor standards
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Commends the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary for the exemplary service its administrators and employees provide in collecting and disseminating vital information for the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 111th anniversary of the independence of the Philippines.

Bill: 111-hconres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2009-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 111th anniversary of the Philippines on June 12, 1898.
 
Reaffirms: (1) the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Philippines; and (2) support for the Philippines to defend its internal security from terrorism.
 
Recognizes the bravery of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the U.S. Armed Forces. 
 
Supports: (1) the continuing development of the Filipino American community as a integral part of America's cultural fabric; and (2) increased public awareness of the events surrounding the Philippine Declaration of Independence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that African-Americans and Jewish-Americans share common historical experiences and a commitment to a society free from hatred and violence.

Bill: 111-hconres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 
 Honors the sacrifice of Special Police Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns in his defense of the staff and visitors of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and views this special relationship as an opportunity for dialogue for all people who seek ways of fighting injustice and securing dignity for all.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the African-American and Jewish-American communities should continue to work together to combat all forms of hate-inspired violence; and (2) leaders and individuals in both communities should make an increased effort to meet regularly to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1423)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Complaint Free Wednesday".

Bill: 111-hconres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Complaint Free Wednesday.
 
Encourages each person in the United States to remember that having a positive life begins with having a positive attitude.
 
Recognizes and reaffirms the meaning of Thanksgiving by asking each person in the United States to use Complaint Free Wednesday to refrain from complaining and prepare for a day of gratitude.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the Congress for a National Senior Citizens Day.

Bill: 111-hconres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideas of National Senior Citizens Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the American Kennel Club.

Bill: 111-hconres-160
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Honors the American Kennel Club for its service to dog owners and the U.S. public. Congratulates the American Kennel Club on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. 

action_date: 2009-12-16
text: 

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

 
Honors the American Kennel Club for its service to dog owners and the U.S. public. Congratulates the American Kennel Club on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 981). (text: CR 12/14/2009 H14841-14842)
action_date: 2009-12-16
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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 981).(text: CR 12/14/2009 H14841-14842)
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14993-14994)
action_date: 2009-12-14
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: 2009-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 160.
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14841-14843)
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial honoring emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty.

Bill: 111-hconres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
 Congratulates the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as the new official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service and the National EMS Memorial, honoring emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that any attempt at health care reform should ensure that patients have the right to choose their health care providers.

Bill: 111-hconres-162
Sponsor: Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
 Expresses Congress's commitment to uphold a patient's right to choose his or her health care provider.
 
Recognizes that patient choice results in higher quality of care, lower costs, and more effective treatment outcomes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 23, 2009, as "National Job Corps Day".

Bill: 111-hconres-163
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: 
Supports the designation of National Job Corps Day.

action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National Job Corps Day.
 
Encourages state and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities that promote Job Corps awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 4 (Roll no. 736). (text: CR 9/22/2009 H9765)
action_date: 2009-09-24
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): 413 - 4 (Roll no. 736).(text: CR 9/22/2009 H9765)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9907)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2009-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 163.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9765-9766)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-165
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Caribbean area
Haiti
Immigration status and procedures
Latin America
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 
Supports granting temporary protected status to Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States.
 
Acknowledges that it is in U.S. economic and security interests for Haiti to be a safe and productive country.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1832-1833)
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner, and the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 111-hconres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 
Urges: (1) the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner; (2) basing the stamp on the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) poster from 1964 created by prominent Civil Rights movement photographer Danny Lyon; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend such issuance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2009-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Aerospace Day. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of the aerospace industry to the history, economy, security, and educational system of the United States. 

action_date: 2009-09-09
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 Aerospace Day. 
 
Recognizes the contributions of the aerospace industry to the history, economy, security, and educational system of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9353-9354)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9353-9354)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 167.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9353-9355)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

Bill: 111-hconres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2009-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing a sense of Congress that a government-defined or public option insurance plan should not be used to fund abortion and taxpayer-funds should not be used to provide abortion under a benefit package within any health care reform package.

Bill: 111-hconres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a public option health insurance plan should not be used to fund abortion and taxpayer funds should not be used to provide abortion under a benefit package within any health care reform package. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant.

Bill: 111-hconres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: 
Supports and encourages Army Community Covenant signing ceremonies between local communities and the armed forces throughout the United States.
 
Encourages Americans to participate in or develop programs and services to support members of the armed forces and their families in their communities, especially during and after military deployments.
 
Resolves to support members of the armed forces and their families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Introduced in House