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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unfair and discriminatory practices of the government of Japan in its failure to apply its current and planned extension of the Government's Eco-friendly Vehicle Purchase and scrappage program to imported vehicles made by U.S. automakers.

Bill: 111-hres-997
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2010-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Energy efficiency and conservation
Free trade and trade barriers
Japan
Motor vehicles
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) initiate discussions with Japan immediately to identify and remedy violations of Japan's World Trade Organization (WTO) trade obligations for its discriminatory practices in not applying incentives for U.S. automotive imports under Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (scrappage program); and (2) if no remedy is forthcoming, file complaints to initiate dispute resolution actions under the WTO.
 
Expresses the sense of the House that: (1) any such action should include the impacts on the U.S. economy incurred by implementation of the U.S. Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save (CARS) incentives program in regards to Japanese manufactured automobiles that received subsidies; and (2) the Secretary of State should immediately take diplomatic and other measures to ensure that any extension of Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Program is not discriminatory to U.S. manufactured automobile imports to Japan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-05
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-01-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2010-01-05
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2010-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-998
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. 

action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 

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

 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 111-hres-999
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-1000
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 111th Congress.

action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 

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

 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 111th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10)
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating North Central College on winning the 2009 NCAA Division III men's cross country championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1001
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Congratulates North Central College, Illinois, on winning the 2009 NCAA Division III men's cross country championship.

action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 

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

Congratulates North Central College, Illinois, on winning the 2009 NCAA Division III men's cross country championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H55)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H55)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1001.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H55-56)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of January 10, 2010, through January 16, 2010, as National Influenza Vaccination Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1003
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Influenza Vaccination Week and encourages people in the United States to get vaccinated.

action_date: 2010-01-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Influenza Vaccination Week and encourages people in the United States to get vaccinated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 19). (text: CR H345-346)
action_date: 2010-01-26
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): 398 - 2 (Roll no. 19).(text: CR H345-346)
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H354-355)
action_date: 2010-01-26
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: 2010-01-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1003.
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H345-348)
action_date: 2010-01-26
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for its 150 years of commitment to advancing science and improving health.

Bill: 111-hres-1004
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois
Medical education
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
 Congratulates the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for its continued success.
 
Commends the school for its dedication to educating world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cutting edge medical research, and providing highly specialized clinical care.
 

 

action_date: 2010-01-19
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, on its 150th anniversary.
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for its continued success.
 
Commends the school for its dedication to educating world class physicians and scientists, sponsoring cutting edge medical research, and providing highly specialized clinical care.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 6). (text: CR H158)
action_date: 2010-01-19
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): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 6).(text: CR H158)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H166-167)
action_date: 2010-01-19
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: 2010-01-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1004.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H157-159)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, honoring the sacrifices of members of the United States Armed Forces, and recognizing the Allied victory.

Bill: 111-hres-1005
Sponsor: Rep. Massa, Eric J. J. [D-NY-29]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
 
Honors the sacrifices of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Commemorates the Allied victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to safeguard and uphold the 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1006
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2010-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to safeguard and uphold the Tenth Amendment (which reserves to the states powers not delegated to the United States or prohibited to the states by the Constitution).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.

Bill: 111-hres-1007
Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2010-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Commends the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.

action_date: 2010-01-19
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Alabama for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H155-156)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H155-156)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1007.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H155-157)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 111-hres-1008
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2010-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in this country.

action_date: 2010-01-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H160)
action_date: 2010-01-19
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 H160)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1008.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H160-164)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the seven Americans killed in Khost, Afghanistan, on December 30, 2009, for their service to the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1009
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2010-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Honors the seven Americans who died in the December 2009 bombing in Khost, Afghanistan, and the families of those patriots for their service and their sacrifice for the United States.

action_date: 2010-01-20
text: 

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

 
Honors the seven Americans who died in the December 2009 bombing in Khost, Afghanistan, and the families of those patriots for their service and their sacrifice for the United States.
 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the bombing.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H220)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H220)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1009.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H220-225)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Mr. Reyes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday", and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1010
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2010-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, &quot;Happy Birthday.&quot;
 
Recognizes that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues on with commitments to freedom, equality, and justice.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King by renewing pledges to advance those principles and actions that are consistent with Dr. King's belief that all men are created equal.

action_date: 2010-01-20
text: 

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

Celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, &quot;Happy Birthday.&quot;

Recognizes that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues on with commitments to freedom, equality, and justice.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the legacy of Dr. King by renewing pledges to advance those principles and actions that are consistent with Dr. King's belief that all men are created equal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H215)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H215)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1010.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H214-220)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E26)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Introduced in House