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Recognizing the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families and supporting the goals and ideals of designating 2010 as the Year of the Father.

Bill: 111-hconres-285
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2010-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: 
Recognizes the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the Father.

action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the Father.

action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the important role that fathers play in the lives of their children and families.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the Father.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5629)
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5629)
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 387). (text: CR 6/23/2010 H4692)
action_date: 2010-06-24
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 387).(text: CR 6/23/2010 H4692)
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4794-4795)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 285.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4692-4693)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Associated Builders and Contractors on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of its founding and for the many vital contributions merit shop commercial, industrial, and infrastructure construction contractors make to the quality of life of the people of the United States.

Bill: 111-hconres-287
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2010-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Building construction
Commemorative events and holidays
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of Associated Builders and Contractors.
 
Encourages Associated Builders and Contractors to continue its 60-year commitment to representing the merit shop construction industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 111-hconres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2010-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.

action_date: 2010-06-22
text: 

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

Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 376). (text: CR H4640-4641)
action_date: 2010-06-22
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): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 376).(text: CR H4640-4641)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4651-4652)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 288.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4640-4643)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-06-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National ESIGN Day".

Bill: 111-hconres-290
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Business records
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Supports the designation of a National ESIGN Day.
 
Recognizes the previous contribution made by Congress to the adoption of modern solutions that keep the United States on the leading technological edge.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to facilitating interstate and foreign commerce in an increasingly digital world.
 

action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of a National ESIGN Day.
 
Recognizes the previous contribution made by Congress to the adoption of modern solutions that keep the United States on the leading technological edge.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to facilitating interstate and foreign commerce in an increasingly digital world.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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): 397 - 15 (Roll no. 426). (text: CR 6/30/2010 H5279)
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): 397 - 15 (Roll no. 426).(text: CR 6/30/2010 H5279)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McDermott 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: 2010-06-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 290.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5279-5280)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1221)
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating 130 years of United States-Romanian diplomatic relations, congratulating the Romanian people on their achievements as a great nation, and reaffirming the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania, a trusted and most valued ally.

Bill: 111-hconres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2010-06-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Romania

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: 
Celebrates the 130th anniversary of U.S.-Romanian diplomatic relations.
 
Congratulates the Romanian people on their achievements as a great nation.
 
Reaffirms the deep bonds of trust and values between the United States and Romania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Bill: 111-hconres-293
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 1, 2010, through Saturday, July 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, June 30, 2010, through Sunday, July 4, 2010, it shall stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 12, 2010.

action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 1, 2010, through Saturday, July 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, June 30, 2010, through Sunday, July 4, 2010, it shall stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 12, 2010.

action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 1, 2010, through Saturday, July 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, June 30, 2010, through Sunday, July 4, 2010, it shall stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 12, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5717-5718; text as passed Senate: CR S5717-5718)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5717-5718; text as passed Senate: CR S5717-5718)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 186 (Roll no. 409). (text: CR H5231)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 186 (Roll no. 409).(text: CR H5231)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5231-5232)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Bill: 111-hconres-294
Sponsor: Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]
Introduced: 2010-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
North Carolina
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Roads and highways
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 
Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. 
 
Acknowledges the historic and enduring scenic, recreational, and economic value of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 

action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. 
 
Acknowledges the historic and enduring scenic, recreational, and economic value of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6829-6830)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6829-6830)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 294.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6829-6830)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on July 18, 1994, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-295
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Reiterates condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, honors the victims of the attack, and expresses sympathy to the victims' relatives.
 
Applauds the government of Argentina for its onging investigative efforts.
 
Urges: (1) all nations to cooperate fully with the AMIA investigation; and (2) governments in the Western Hemisphere to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and to penalize those providing support for Hezbollah and other Islamist terrorist organizations.
 
Encourages the President to direct U.S. law enforcement agencies, upon Argentine request, to cooperate in the AMIA investigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Bill: 111-hconres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Recognizes the 65th anniversary of the surrender of Japan and the end of World War II. 
 
Honors the thousands of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of freedom and liberty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Approving certain regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 with respect to certain covered employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.

Bill: 111-hconres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional agencies
Congressional oversight
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Approves the adopted regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to implement its veterans preference in federal employment requirements, insofar as such regulations apply to covered legislative branch employees under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (other than employees of the House of Representatives and employees of the Senate), and to the extent such regulations are consistent with the provisions of such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to House Administration
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the videotaping or photographing of police engaged in potentially abusive activity in a public place should not be prosecuted in State or Federal courts.

Bill: 111-hconres-298
Sponsor: Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Law enforcement administration and funding
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) citizen recording fills in gaps in existing checks against law enforcement abuses, when balanced with the needs of law enforcement, police privacy, and citizen privacy; (2) national security alone is insufficient justification for harassment, charges, or an arrest for otherwise innocent behavior, such as videotaping; and (3) members of the public have a right to observe, and if they choose, to make video or sound recordings of the police during the discharge of their public duties, as long as they do not physically or otherwise interfere with the officers' discharge of their duties, or violate any other state or federal law, intended to protect the safety of police officers, in the process of the recording. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1387-1388)
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of committees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities.

Bill: 111-hconres-299
Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House Committee on Appropriations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Senate Committee on Appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that beginning with the 112th Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate should: (1) each establish a Committee on Intelligence as well as a Subcommittee on Intelligence in its respective congressional appropriations committee; and (2) together establish a Joint Committee on Intelligence.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Bill: 111-hconres-300
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
New Mexico
Railroads
State and local government operations
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: 
Recognizes the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR) days.
 
Acknowledges the critical role of freight and passenger rail in our nation's intermodal transportation system.
 
Commends efforts of the state governments of Colorado and New Mexico, the C&TSRR Commission, the C&TSRR Management Company, and Friends of the C&TSRR for their efforts to maintain this historic and scenic railroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House