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Expressing support for students to learn about Christopher Columbus.

Bill: 111-hres-822
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-13 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Supports the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his role in the discovery and history of the United States.
 
Recognizes that it is important for young people to learn about Christopher Columbus and the discovery, heritage, and history of the nation.
 
Encourages all people to take advantage of educational opportunities in high schools and institutions of higher education to learn about Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and U.S. history.

action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 

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

 
Supports the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his role in the discovery and history of the United States.
 
Recognizes that it is important for young people to learn about Christopher Columbus and the discovery, heritage, and history of the nation.
 
Encourages all people to take advantage of educational opportunities in high schools and institutions of higher education to learn about Christopher Columbus' discovery of the Americas and U.S. history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11191)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11191)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 822.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11191)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing deep condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009, and support for the WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world.

Bill: 111-hres-823
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2009-10-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Pakistan
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009.
 
Reaffirms support for the WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world, and commends the people of the WFP serving the hungry and poor across the world. 
 

action_date: 2009-10-21
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those killed and injured in the attack on the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) office in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 5, 2009.
 
Reaffirms support for WFP's mission to bring emergency food aid to the most vulnerable people of Pakistan and around the world, and commends the WFP people serving the poor across the world. 
 
Recognizes: (1) that poverty can be exploited by extremists to create instability in Pakistan and the greater South Asian region; and (2) the critical role WFP plays in helping alleviate poverty.
 

 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11551)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11551)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11551-11552)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence.

Bill: 111-hres-824
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2009-10-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Congratulates Northwestern University on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship.
 
Commends Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence. 

action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 

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

Congratulates Northwestern University on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship.

Commends Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 822). (text: CR 10/26/2009 H11751)
action_date: 2009-10-28
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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 822).(text: CR 10/26/2009 H11751)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12011-12012)
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Pierluisi 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: 2009-10-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 824.
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11751-11752)
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Mr. Pierluisi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the P-3 Orion naval aircraft for 50 years of service.

Bill: 111-hres-825
Sponsor: Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2009-10-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Recognizes the P-3 Orion (anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft), its pilots, and its manufacturers for 50 years of invaluable service to the Armed Forces and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.

Bill: 111-hres-826
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2009-10-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
India
Postal service
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and service of Dewey Lee Fletcher, Jr.

Bill: 111-hres-827
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Honors the long and dedicated service of Dewey Lee Fletcher, Jr., to the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
To recognize October 24, 2009, the 20th chartered flight of World War II veterans through Louisiana HonorAir, as "Louisiana HonorAir Day," and to honor the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-828
Sponsor: Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Louisiana
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Recognizes Louisiana HonorAir for its 20 chartered flights of World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the National World War II Memorial.
 
Honors the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our nation.
 
Supports the designation of a Louisiana HonorAir Day.

action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Louisiana HonorAir for its 20 chartered flights of World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the National World War II Memorial.
 
Honors the invaluable service and dedication of the World War II veterans to our nation.
 
Supports the designation of a Louisiana HonorAir Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12151)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12151)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 828.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12151-12152)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2892) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-829
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2892) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 174 (Roll no. 781). (text: CR H11389)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 174 (Roll no. 781).(text: CR H11389)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 173 (Roll no. 780). (consideration: CR H11392-11393)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 829.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11389-11394)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-300, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-300, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2442) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-830
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2442) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 787). (text: CR H11411)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 787).(text: CR H11411)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 786). (consideration: CR H11417-11418)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 830.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11411-11419)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-301, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-301, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 111-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.

action_date: 2009-10-28
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 Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12001)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12001)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 831.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12001-12004)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating ACT, Inc. on 50 years of service to the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-832
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Area studies and international education
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
 Congratulates ACT, Inc. on 50 years of service to this country. (ACT is a nonprofit organization offering educational and workplace measurement and research services.) 
 
 Congratulates ACT employees, directors, and members of state organizations for their dedication to assisting people in this country and around the world in their pursuit of educational and workforce success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2533)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-833
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2009-10-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Jordan
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the close relationship between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
 
Congratulates His Majesty King Abdullah II on 10 years of enlightened rule.
 
Shares the hope of His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people for a more peaceful Middle East.
 

action_date: 2009-11-07
text: 
Commemorates the 60th anniversary of the close relationship between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
 
Expresses admiration and gratitude for the friendship of the Jordanian people.
 
Congratulates His Majesty King Abdullah II on 10 years of enlightened rule.
 
Shares the hope of His Majesty King Abdullah II and the Jordanian people for a more peaceful and free Middle East.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12544-12545)
action_date: 2009-11-07
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 11/6/2009 H12544-12545)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12969)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McMahon 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: 2009-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 833.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12544-12546)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-834
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committees on: (1) the Judiciary; and (2) Oversight and Government Reform.
 

action_date: 2009-10-15
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committees on: (1) the Judiciary; and (2) Oversight and Government Reform.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H11395)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H11395)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11395)
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Introduced in House