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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-501
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 626) to provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6216)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6216)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6223)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 501.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6216-6223)
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-133, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-133, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-502
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2009-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing finance and home ownership

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.
 
Reaffirms the importance of homeownership in the nation's economy and its central role in our national economic recovery.

action_date: 2009-06-09
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 Homeownership Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.
 
Reaffirms the importance of homeownership in the nation's economy and its central role in our national economic recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6370)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6370)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 502.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6370-6372)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Physical Education and Sport Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-503
Sponsor: Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Recognizes National Physical Education and Sport Week and the central role of physical education and sports in creating a healthy lifestyle for all children and youth.
 
Calls on school districts to implement local wellness policies, as defined by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and promoting child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months for all children and youth.
 

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Recognizes National Physical Education and Sport Week and the central role of physical education and sports in creating a healthy lifestyle for all children and youth.
 
Calls on school districts to implement local wellness policies, as defined by the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004, that include ambitious goals for physical education, physical activity, and other activities addressing the childhood obesity epidemic and promoting child wellness.
 
Encourages schools to offer physical education classes to students and work with community partners to provide opportunities and safe spaces for physical activities before and after school and during the summer months for all children and youth.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6335)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6335)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 503.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6335-6338)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating the Republic of Poland on the 20th anniversary of the Polish parliamentary elections on June 4, 1989.

Bill: 111-hres-504
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Poland
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Congratulates the Republic of Poland on the 20th anniversary of the Polish parliamentary elections, the first free and democratic election in a Communist-bloc country.
 
Recognizes that the June 4, 1989, election enabled Solidarity to form the first non-Communist and democratic government in eastern Europe since 1948.
 
Commends the Polish people for the courage and commitment to freedom, human dignity, and justice which it showed in freeing itself from Communism, which greatly contributed to other peoples doing the same. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-505
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Abortion
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Health personnel
Kansas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Dr. George Tiller.
 
Declares that the House commits to the American principle that tolerance must always be superior to intolerance, and that violence is never an appropriate response to a difference in beliefs.

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Offers the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Dr. George Tiller.
 
Declares that the House commits to the American principle that tolerance must always be superior to intolerance, and that violence is never an appropriate response to a difference in beliefs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
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. 316). (text: CR H6320)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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. 316).(text: CR H6320)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6357-6358)
action_date: 2009-06-09
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: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 505.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6320-6325)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Mr. Nadler (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the first week of June as "National Education Freedom Week", and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-506
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Supports the designation of National Education Freedom Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of National Dairy Month.

Bill: 111-hres-507
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Farmland
Food industry and services
Land use and conservation
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Supports the goals of National Dairy Month (June).
 
Recognizes the dairy industry's important role in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans.
 
Commends dairy farmers for their hard work and commitment to the U.S. economy and to the preservation of open space.

action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 
Supports the goals of National Dairy Month (June).
 
Encourages states and local governments to observe National Dairy Month. 
 
Recognizes the dairy industry's important role in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans.
 
Commends dairy farmers for their hard work and commitment to the U.S. economy and to the preservation of open space.


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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 599). (text: CR 7/20/2009 H8367)
action_date: 2009-07-21
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): 428 - 0 (Roll no. 599).(text: CR 7/20/2009 H8367)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8447)
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. 507.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8367-8369)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the general aviation industry should be recognized for its contributions to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-508
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Recognizes the many contributions of the general aviation industry.
 
Encourages general aviation activities.

action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the many contributions of the general aviation industry.
 
Encourages general aviation activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/28/2009 H8926)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/28/2009 H8926)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9037-9038)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. LoBiondo 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: 2009-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 508.
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8926-8928)
action_date: 2009-07-28
text: Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the United States to fully participate in the Shanghai Expo in 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-509
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Asia
China
Cultural exchanges and relations
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Expresses support for full U.S. participation in the Shanghai 2010 Expo, including construction of a national pavilion to showcase U.S. innovations and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1308)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need for safe patient handling and movement.

Bill: 111-hres-510
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Health care quality
Health personnel
Nursing
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Encourages safe patient movement for direct-care licensed nurses and other health care providers as a critical component in protecting health care workers and increasing patient safety.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending efforts to teach the history of both Israelis and Palestinians to students in Israel and the West Bank in order to foster mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance.

Bill: 111-hres-511
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Area studies and international education
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Elementary and secondary education
Israel
Middle East
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Applauds the efforts of those who attempt to build tolerance and mutual understanding among Israelis and Palestinians through education.
 
Encourages the Department of State to continue supporting programs that promote understanding between Israelis and Palestinians and Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1310)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing sympathy for the victims and victims' families of Air France Flight 447.

Bill: 111-hres-512
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Brazil
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Expresses deepest sympathies to the victims and families for the tragic losses suffered as a result of the missing aircraft, Air France Flight 447.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-513
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day (a day observed in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces).

action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day (a day observed in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9247)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9247)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9247)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-514
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 
Congratulates the University of Southern California's men's tennis team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Introduced in House