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Recognizing that women are equally affected by colon cancer.

Bill: 111-hres-1053
Sponsor: Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Recognizes: (1) that women are equally affected by colon cancer; and (2) the importance of colon health in women and of detecting colon cancer in its earliest stages.
 
Urges women to: (1) regularly undergo diagnostic screening for colon cancer as recommended by their doctors; and (2) exercise regularly and eat a healthy and well-balanced diet to reduce the risk of colon cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Commending and congratulating the University of West Alabama on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1054
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Commends and congratulates the University of West Alabama, in Livingston, Alabama, on the occasion of its 175th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April as National Limb Loss Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1056
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Limb Loss Awareness Month.
 
Recognizes: (1) the nation's commitment to advancing health policies aimed at preventing limb loss, promoting awareness about the causes of limb loss, and expanding access to devices, care, and rehabilitation aimed at allowing people with limb loss to lead independent, productive lives; (2) the people in the United States living with limb loss; and (3) the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to those so afflicted and who continue to work to prevent limb loss and to improve follow-up care and rehabilitation outcomes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Basketball Association's (NBA) All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex.

Bill: 111-hres-1057
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Professional sports
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Recognizes the National Basketball Association's All-Star Game in the Greater Dallas Metroplex, the 2010 All-Stars, and all those associated with the All-Star events. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and praising the Sojourn to the Past organization on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1058
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sojourn to the Past. Praises that organization for its work in educating the next generation of people in the United States about the civil rights movement and the importance of social justice.

action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 

 
Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sojourn to the Past. Praises that organization for its work in educating the next generation of people in the United States about the civil rights movement and the importance of social justice.


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6007-6008)
action_date: 2010-07-26
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 H6007-6008)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1058.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6007-6008)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Frank Buckles, America's last surviving WWI veteran, on his 109th birthday on February 1, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1060
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Congratulates Frank Buckles, America's last surviving World War I veteran, on his 109th birthday on February 1, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the heroic actions of Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. "Joe" Gardner, the law enforcement officers of the United States Marshals Service and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and the Court Security Officers in responding to the armed assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse on January 4, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1061
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2010-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal district courts
Law enforcement officers
Nevada
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: 
Commends Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. &quot;Joe&quot; Gardner, and the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their actions in responding to the assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 4, 2010. Expresses condolences to the family and friends of Officer Cooper, who gave his life in the line of duty, and wishes Marshal Gardner a speedy recovery from the wounds he sustained.

action_date: 2010-03-10
text: 

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

 
Commends Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. &quot;Joe&quot; Gardner, and the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their actions in responding to the assault at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 4, 2010. Expresses condolences to the family and friends of Officer Cooper, who gave his life in the line of duty, and wishes Marshal Gardner a speedy recovery from the wounds he sustained.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1240)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1240)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1061.
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1240-1242)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Coast Guard Group Astoria's more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1062
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: California
Coast guard
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Marine and inland water transportation
Oregon
Pacific Ocean
Transportation safety and security
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: 
 Recognizes the Coast Guard Group Astoria's more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest.

action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 
Recognizes the Coast Guard Group Astoria's more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest.

action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 19, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the Coast Guard Group Astoria's more than 60 years of service to the Pacific Northwest.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR 4/14/2010 H2517)
action_date: 2010-04-15
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): 401 - 0 (Roll no. 205).(text: CR 4/14/2010 H2517)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2595)
action_date: 2010-04-14
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: 2010-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1062.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2517-2519)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 177.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-446.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-446.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a mandate imposed by the Federal Government requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional.

Bill: 111-hres-1063
Sponsor: Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a federal government mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional; (2) any such mandate should be removed from pending national health care legislation; and (3) all states should pass legislation protesting any such mandate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E145)
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009" under consideration by the Parliament of Uganda, that would impose long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1064
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Uganda

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: 
Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) impress upon the Ugandan government the U.S. belief in the human dignity of all Ugandans regardless of sexual orientation; (2) express U.S. opposition to the &quot;Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009&quot; introduced in the Ugandan Parliament; and (3) ensure that resources committed to the global HIV/AIDS response are utilized in a manner that is appropriate to the local epidemiology of the disease, including in Uganda.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 45) increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.

Bill: 111-hres-1065
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 45) increasing the statutory limit on the public debt.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 46). (text: CR H563)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 212 (Roll no. 46).(text: CR H563)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 195 (Roll no. 45). (consideration: CR H472, H571)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H472-473, H563-571)
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1065, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1065.
action_date: 2010-02-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H563-571)
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 45. The Senate amendment shall be considered read. The motion to concur in the Senate amendment shall be debatable for one hour. The question of adoption of the motion shall be divided between concurring in the matter preceding title I of the Senate amendment and concurring in the matter comprising titles I and II of the Senate amendment.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-411, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-411, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1066
Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Latin America
Military civil functions
Military personnel and dependents
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of the U.S. Armed Forces, local first responders, U.S. public servants, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their actions to meet the needs of Haiti's citizens and government and facilitate the evacuation and medical attention of U.S. citizens impacted by the earthquake in Haiti.

action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the efforts of the U.S. Armed Forces, local first responders, U.S. public servants, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their actions to meet the needs of Haiti's citizens and government and facilitate the evacuation and medical attention of U.S. citizens impacted by the earthquake in Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 52). (text: CR H667-668)
action_date: 2010-02-23
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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 52).(text: CR H667-668)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H696-697)
action_date: 2010-02-23
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: 2010-02-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1066.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H667-671)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1067
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: 
Honors the late Colonel Robert Howard, U.S. Army retired, for his lifetime of service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for executing human rights activists.

Bill: 111-hres-1068
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2010-02-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Protest and dissent
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: 
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who work for the development of human rights in Iran. 
 
Condemns the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the executions of Mohammad Reza Ali-Zamani and Arash Rahmanipour and condemns all violence committed by the government of Iran or pro-government militias against Iranian citizens for their pursuit of human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-03
text: Introduced in House