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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Bill: 111-hres-1084
Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
 Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on February 22, 2010, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Murtha.

action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 

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

 
 Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John P. Murtha, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on February 22, 2010, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Murtha.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H625)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H625)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H626)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1084.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H625-626)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and celebrating the contributions of African-Americans to the transportation and infrastructure of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1085
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Infrastructure development
Racial and ethnic relations
Transportation employees
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National African American History Month.
 
Honors and celebrates the important contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history to the U.S. transportation and infrastructure systems.

action_date: 2010-02-24
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 African American History Month.
 
Honors and celebrates the important contributions that African-Americans have made throughout history to the U.S. transportation and infrastructure systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 65). (text: CR 2/23/2010 H690-691)
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 65).(text: CR 2/23/2010 H690-691)
action_date: 2010-02-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H791)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
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. 1085.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H690-693)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance and significance of the 2010 Census and encouraging each community within the Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the 2010 Census.

Bill: 111-hres-1086
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Indian social and development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the 2010 Census and encourages full participation.
 
Encourages each community within Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the Census. 

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of the 2010 Census and encourages full participation.
 
Encourages each community within Indian Country to name an elder to be the first member of that community to answer the Census. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 85). (text: CR H1109)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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): 415 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 85).(text: CR H1109)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113-1114)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Baca 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: 2010-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1086.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1109-1112)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Mr. Baca moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of John H. "Jack" Ruffin, Jr.

Bill: 111-hres-1087
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Georgia
Judges
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Recognizes Jack Ruffin as a great jurist in Georgia and an important figure in the civil rights movement.

action_date: 2010-03-10
text: 

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

Recognizes Jack Ruffin as a great jurist in Georgia and an important figure in the civil rights movement.


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 H1234)
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 H1234)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1087.
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1234-1235)
action_date: 2010-03-10
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.

Bill: 111-hres-1089
Sponsor: Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
 Congratulates Augustana College, in Rock Island, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
 
 Commends its excellence in academics, athletics, and student quality of life.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for the school's continued success.

action_date: 2010-03-17
text: 
Congratulates Augustana College, in Rock Island, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
 
 Commends its excellence in academics, athletics, and student quality of life.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for the school's continued success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 120). (text: 3/16/2010 CR H1484)
action_date: 2010-03-17
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 120).(text: 3/16/2010 CR H1484)
action_date: 2010-03-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1535)
action_date: 2010-03-16
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: 2010-03-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1089.
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1484-1485)
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the hearing of the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, and the testimony of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Admiral Michael G. Mullen at the hearing, as an important first step in permitting gay and lesbian Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the policy should be repealed in 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1090
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional committees
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Recognizes the hearing of the Senate Committee on Armed Services on the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy (concerning sexual orientation in the military), and the testimony of Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael G. Mullen, as an important first step in bringing about the repeal of such policy and in permitting gay and lesbian Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the policy, as codified under federal law, should be repealed in 2010 and that repeal legislation should be promptly brought to a vote.
 
Expresses the hope that President Obama will continue his leadership on this issue.
 
Urges the Pentagon working group to deliver a repeal implementation plan to Congress as soon as possible while ensuring that the needs and concerns of members of the Armed Forces (members) are taken into consideration.
 
Pledges that the House will do its part to move the repeal planning and implementation process forward in a timeline that is best for all members.
 
Recommends that the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Subcommittee on Personnel Management of the House Armed Services Committee include members, regardless of their sexual orientation, in the upcoming hearings regarding the policy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E189)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 28 through March 7, 2010, as "School Social Work Week".

Bill: 111-hres-1091
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Supports the designation of School Social Work Week.
 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.

action_date: 2010-03-09
text: 
Supports the designation of School Social Work Week.
 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1206)
action_date: 2010-03-09
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 H1206)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1091.
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1206-1207)
action_date: 2010-03-09
text: Mr. Pierluisi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team for winning the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl.

Bill: 111-hres-1092
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Iowa
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Commends the University of Iowa Hawkeyes football team for winning the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E189)
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March as "National Whole Child Month".

Bill: 111-hres-1093
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Supports National Whole Child Month.
 
Recognizes that ensuring that all children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged is a national priority.
 
Encourages parents, educators, and community members to support and provide a whole child approach to education for each student.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life of the late Cynthia DeLores Tucker.

Bill: 111-hres-1094
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2010-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: 
Commemorates the life and legacy of Cynthia DeLores Tucker and encourages the continued pursuit of her vision to eliminate racial and gender prejudice.

action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the life and legacy of Cynthia DeLores Tucker and encourages the continued pursuit of her vision to eliminate racial and gender prejudice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3290-3291)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3290-3291)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1094.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3290-3292)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Mr. Deutch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Electing a minority member to a standing committee.

Bill: 111-hres-1095
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 

action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 

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

 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H653)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H653)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H653)
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging individuals across the United States to participate in the 2010 Census to ensure an accurate and complete count beginning April 1, 2010, and expressing support for designation of March 2010 as Census Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1096
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2010-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Census Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages individuals to participate in the 2010 Census beginning April 1, 2010, and urges state, local, county, and tribal governments and other organizations to emphasize its importance. 

action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Census Awareness Month. 

Encourages individuals to participate in the 2010 Census beginning April 1, 2010, and urges state, local, county, and tribal governments and other organizations to emphasize its importance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 80). (text: CR H1035)
action_date: 2010-03-03
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): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 80).(text: CR H1035)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1046-1047)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2010-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1096.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1035-1037)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Introduced in House