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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1388
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2010-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency planning and evacuation
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
 
Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work of educating people about hurricane preparedness.
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens about the potential risks of the storms.

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 

Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work of educating people about hurricane preparedness.

Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens about the potential risks of the storms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 384). (text: CR 6/22/2010 H4649)
action_date: 2010-06-23
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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 384).(text: CR 6/22/2010 H4649)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4732)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Carnahan 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: 2010-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1388.
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4649-4651)
action_date: 2010-06-22
text: Mr. Carnahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should use its position of global leadership to improve and strengthen whale conservation efforts and to ensure that commercial, scientific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence.

Bill: 111-hres-1390
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should use its position of global leadership to strengthen whale conservation efforts and to ensure that commercial, scientific, and other lethal whaling does not occur for any purpose other than aboriginal subsistence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-1392
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213 (amending the Internal Revenue Code to extend certain expiring provisions) on the same day it is presented to the House.
 
Makes it in order at any time through the calendar day of May 30, 2010, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1403, H. Res. 1392 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The resolution authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules at any time through the calendar day of May 30, 2010.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-494, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-494, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the Portuguese ship Sagres to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1393
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Europe
Marine and inland water transportation
Portugal

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Welcomes the Portuguese ship Sagres to the United States.
 
Recognizes the Sagres' crew as representatives of the cultural and historic ties that bind the peoples of the United States and Portugal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2009 in protecting and securing our Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-1394
Sponsor: Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Homeland security
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifices made by 11 employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2009 as part of their efforts to keep the nation safe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging the people of the United States to observe National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1395
Sponsor: Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Ireland
Northern Ireland
Racial and ethnic relations
Scotland
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Urges the people of the United States to observe the month of April as National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of increasing the funding of Job Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Peace Corps.

Bill: 111-hres-1396
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2010-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Appropriations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment and training programs
Executive agency funding and structure
National and community service
Peace Corps
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding FY2011-FY2012 appropriation amounts for Job Corps, AmeriCorps, and the Peace Corps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2010-05-25
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-1397
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services; and (2) Small Business.

action_date: 2010-05-26
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) Armed Services; and (2) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3840)
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3840)
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3840)
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of university and college immigrant assistance programs.

Bill: 111-hres-1398
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of universities and colleges in helping immigrants achieve citizenship and pursue the American dream.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives, and mourning the loss, of Sergeant Brandon Paudert and Officer Bill Evans, members of the West Memphis Police Department.

Bill: 111-hres-1399
Sponsor: Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Arkansas
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by Sergeant Brandon Paudert and Officer Bill Evans, members of the West Memphis, Arkansas, Police Department, who were killed in the line of duty on May 20, 2010, and extends deepest condolences to the families and friends of those officers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1400
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and recognizes the fifth anniversary of observing it; and (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among communities of color.

Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such Day, publicize its importance, and encourage Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United States and its territories to know their status and undergo HIV testing; and (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of such Day.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors, and expressing support for designation of February 16, 2011, as "Citizen Diplomacy Day".

Bill: 111-hres-1402
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors and its efforts to promote excellence in citizen diplomacy.
 
Commends the achievements of the thousands of citizen diplomats who have worked for generations to share the best of the United States with foreign leaders, specialists, and scholars.
 
Supports the designation of Citizen Diplomacy Day.

action_date: 2010-12-08
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the National Council for International Visitors and its efforts to promote excellence in citizen diplomacy.
 
Commends the achievements of the thousands of citizen diplomats who have worked for generations to share the best of the United States with foreign leaders, specialists, and scholars.
 
Thanks the National Council for International Visitors citizen diplomats for their service to their communities, the United States, and the world.
 
Supports the designation of Citizen Diplomacy Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 394 - 13, 1 Present (Roll no. 617). (text: CR 12/7/2010 H8048)
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 394 - 13, 1 Present (Roll no. 617).(text: CR 12/7/2010 H8048)
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8145-8146)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Klein (FL) 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: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1402.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8047-8049)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1403
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 323).
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 323).
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 182 (Roll no. 321). (consideration: CR H4099)
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4099-4101)
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 860, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1403.
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4089-4097; text as reported in House: CR H4089)
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 200.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: The resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H. R. 4213, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213 with the amendment printed in part A of this report, modified by the amendment printed in part B. The resolution provides for one hour debate and the Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-497, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-497, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives certain information relating to the potential designation of National Monuments.

Bill: 111-hres-1406
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Historical and cultural resources
Land use and conservation
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 

 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Interior documents, maps, records, communications, and other information dating from July 1, 2009, and later referring or relating to a specified document concerning the potential designation of national monuments under the Antiquities Act, including such document, all attachments, and all iterations of that document, and related similar documents. 

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Interior documents, maps, records, communications, and other information dating from July 1, 2009, and later referring or relating to a specified document concerning the potential designation of national monuments under the Antiquities Act, including such document, all attachments, and all iterations of that document, and related similar documents. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 205.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-510.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-510.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-06-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Republic of Serbia's application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia's active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.

Bill: 111-hres-1408
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional tributes
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Serbia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Applauds the people of Serbia for their commitment to democracy, free markets, tolerance, and the rule of law.
 
 Urges the European Council to adopt a clear position on Serbia's qualifications as a candidate country.
 
 Recognizes Serbia's cooperation with the United States on issues such as democratization, anti-drug trafficking, anti-terrorism, human rights, regional cooperation, and trade.
 
 Urges the government of Serbia to intensify efforts to capture and transfer at-large indictees Goran Hadzic and Ratko Mladic to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House