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Honoring the life of Wayman Lawrence Tisdale and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on his passing.

Bill: 111-hres-469
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Music
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of Wayman Lawrence Tisdale.

action_date: 2009-07-14
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 Wayman Lawrence Tisdale.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 534). (text: CR H8041)
action_date: 2009-07-14
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 534).(text: CR H8041)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8062-8063)
action_date: 2009-07-14
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: 2009-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 469.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8041-8043)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Requires establishment of a Select Subcommittee of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to review and verify the accuracy of specified public statements of the Honorable Nancy Pelosi regarding what she and other congressional leaders were told by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officials about CIA use of enhanced interrogation techniques on suspected terrorists.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-473
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
International law and treaties
Judicial review and appeals

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial interpretations of the U.S. Constitution should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1248-1249)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2200) to authorize the Transportation Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of transportation security, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-474
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2200) to authorize the Transportation Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of transportation security.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H6161)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 179 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H6161)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6168)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 474.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6161-6168)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-127, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-127, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.

Bill: 111-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Recognizes that the important contributions of trail volunteers and organizations have created an outstanding network of trails across the country. 
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Trails Day (June 6, 2009). 
 
Recognizes and applauds national, state, and community agencies and organizations for their work in promoting awareness about trails and National Trails Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1245-1246)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the goals and ideals of "Black Music Month".

Bill: 111-hres-476
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Celebrates the 30th anniversary of the month of June as Black Music Month. 

action_date: 2009-07-16
text: 
Celebrates the goals and ideals of Black Music Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 572). (text: CR 7/14/2009 H8043-8044)
action_date: 2009-07-16
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 572).(text: CR 7/14/2009 H8043-8044)
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8269)
action_date: 2009-07-14
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: 2009-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 476.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8043-8045)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year shipbuilding plan relating to the long-term shipbuilding strategy of the Department of Defense, as required by section 231 of title 10, United States Code.

Bill: 111-hres-477
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Government information and archives
Marine and inland water transportation
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents and records of internal discussions in possession of the Secretary and produced by the Secretary of the Navy or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the FY2010 30-year shipbuilding plan and the DOD long-term shipbuilding strategy, as well as the related budget certification statement.

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 
Requires the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than September 15, 2009: (1) the FY2010 30-year shipbuilding plan relating to the long-term shipbuilding strategy of the Department of Defense (DOD); and (2) a certification that both the budget for this fiscal year and the future-years defense program relating to the construction of naval vessels are at a level sufficient for the procurement described in the 30-year plan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-167.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-167.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year aviation plan relating to the long-term aviation plans of the Department of Defense, as required by section 231a of title 10, United States Code.

Bill: 111-hres-478
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Government information and archives
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents and records of internal discussions in possession of the Secretary and produced by the Secretary of a military department or the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) concerning the FY2010 30-year aviation plan and DOD long-term aviation plans, as well as related assessments.

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to transmit to the House of Representatives, no later than September 15, 2009: (1) the FY2010 30-year aviation plan relating to the long-term aviation plans of DOD; (2) the required assessment regarding the extent to which the combined aircraft forces of the Navy and Air Force, as outlined in the aviation plan, meet national security requirements; and (3) if the aircraft procurement budget is insufficient to meet plan requirements, the required assessment that describes and discusses the risks associated with the reduced force structure of aircraft.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-168.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-168.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-06-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the contributions of Takamiyama Daigoro to Sumo and to United States-Japan relations.

Bill: 111-hres-479
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Japan
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Honors Takamiyama Daigoro's achievements to Sumo and his contributions to enhancing U.S.-Japan relations.

action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 

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

 
Honors Takamiyama Daigoro's achievements to Sumo and his contributions to enhancing U.S.-Japan relations.
 
 Encourages the international community to recognize Takamiyama Daigoro's successes in Sumo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6756)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6756)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 479.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6756-6757)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1252)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the historic election of women to the Kuwait parliament and its implications for gender equality in the region.

Bill: 111-hres-480
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Kuwait
Middle East
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Honors: (1) the historic election of women to the Kuwait parliament and its implications for gender equality in the region; and (2) those who fought for women's suffrage and advocated for the advancement of the status of women in Kuwait.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and public service of Reverend Robert Cornell, distinguished former Congressman, academic, and clergyman from the State of Wisconsin.

Bill: 111-hres-481
Sponsor: Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
 Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Rev. Robert Cornell.
 
Recognizes him for his contributions to St. Norbert College, Congress, and all communities in Northeast Wisconsin.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Miss Kristen Dalton for being crowned Miss USA 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-482
Sponsor: Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Congratulates Kristen Dalton (Miss North Carolina) for being crowned Miss USA 2009. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.

Bill: 111-hres-483
Sponsor: Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.

action_date: 2009-07-29
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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/27/2009 H8844)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/27/2009 H8844)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9024)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Kline (MN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 483.
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8844-8846)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 10th as "National Pipeline Safety Day".

Bill: 111-hres-484
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Pipelines
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Supports the designation of National Pipeline Safety Day.

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National Pipeline Safety Day.
 
Encourages: (1) state and local governments to observe the day with appropriate activities that promote pipeline safety; (2) pipeline safety stakeholders to use the day to create greater public awareness of advancements that can lead to greater pipeline safety; and (3) individuals across the Nation to do what they can to encourage safe pipeline practices and damage prevention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6368)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6368)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 484.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6368-6370)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 68.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-144, Part I.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-144, Part I.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House