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Expressing support for the designation of May 7 as National Information and Referral Services Day.

Bill: 111-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer affairs
Government information and archives
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: 
Supports designation of a National Information and Referral Services Day (May 7).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service, courage, and sacrifice of the Seawolves of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three.

Bill: 111-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Honors the service, courage, and sacrifice of the U.S. Navy Seawolves of HAL-3 (Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three, a Navy squadron performing helicopter gunship and rescue operations during the Vietnam War).
 
Honors the families of the Seawolves for their support.
 
Expresses condolences to the families and comrades of Seawolves killed in action.
 
Recognizes HAL-3 as a unique squadron in the history of naval aviation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Instructs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated subcommittee, to investigate and report to the House on the relationship between earmark requests already made by Members and the source and timing of past campaign contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 182, 12 Present (Roll no. 87).
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 189 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2805-2806; text of measure as introduced: CR H2805)
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

Bill: 111-hres-190
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198 (Roll no. 89). (text: CR H2839)
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198 (Roll no. 89).(text: CR H2839)
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 183 (Roll no. 88). (consideration: CR H2846)
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 190.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2839-2848)
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 13.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-21, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-21, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2009 as "National Link Awareness Month" and recognizing the link between animal cruelty and other forms of societal violence.

Bill: 111-hres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against animals and natural resources
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Link Awareness Month. Recognizes that: (1) the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence is a national concern; and (2) laws that recognize such link are critical in protecting countless domestic violence survivors and their pets.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to House Agriculture
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418)
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5418)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5418)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 192.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5418-5420)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for National Facial Protection Month.

Bill: 111-hres-193
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Dental care
Health promotion and preventive care
Policy sciences

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for National Facial Protection Month. 

 Calls for: (1) raising awareness about the importance of using proper dental and facial protection during sporting activities; (2) additional research on the effectiveness of intervention programs to encourage use of helmets, face masks, and mouth guards; and (3) educating athletes about the importance of, and encouraging the use of, protective equipment that meets the standards of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.

Bill: 111-hres-194
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Supports the goals of International Women's Day. 
 
Recognizes and honors the women who have fought and continue to struggle for equality. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring their safety and welfare, and to pursuing policies that guarantee their basic rights. 
Encourages the President to: (1) reaffirm his commitment to pursue policies to protect the health and rights of women and girls; and (2) issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: 
Supports the goals of International Women's Day. 
 
Recognizes and honors the women who have fought and continue to struggle for equality. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to ending discrimination and violence against women and girls, to ensuring their safety and welfare, and to pursuing policies that guarantee their basic rights. 
Encourages the President to: (1) reaffirm his commitment to pursue policies to protect the health and rights of women and girls; and (2) issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe International Women's Day.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3305)
action_date: 2009-03-11
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 H3305)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 194.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3305-3307)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe.

Bill: 111-hres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Recognizes the employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the nation safe. 

action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the nation safe. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-04
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. 95). (text: CR H2936)
action_date: 2009-03-04
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. 95).(text: CR H2936)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2946-2947)
action_date: 2009-03-04
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: 2009-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 195.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2936-2938)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the "Lady Vols") and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory.

Bill: 111-hres-196
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Congratulates the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the Lady Vols) and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory. 

action_date: 2009-06-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Tennessee women's basketball team (the Lady Vols) and Head Coach Pat Summitt on her 1000th victory. 


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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR 6/2/2009 S6031)
action_date: 2009-06-04
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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR 6/2/2009 S6031)
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6169-6170)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Tonko 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: 2009-06-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 196.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6031-6033)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 7 as National Information and Referral Services Day.

Bill: 111-hres-198
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer affairs
Government information and archives
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Supports designation of National Information and Referral Services Day (May 7). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing that the Congress should stop passing massive Government bailouts.

Bill: 111-hres-199
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Business investment and capital
Financial crises and stabilization

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should stop passing massive government bailouts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.

Bill: 111-hres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Gaza Strip
Human rights
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
 Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.
 
Calls on the Egyptian government to: (1) respect human rights, minority rights, and freedoms of religion and expression; and (2) release Abdel Karim Suleiman and all political activists.
 
Welcomes the government of Egypt's decision to pardon Ayman Nour for medical reasons.
 
Urges the President and the Secretary of State to put human rights and religious freedom developments in Egypt very high on the U.S. government's agenda during meetings with Egyptian officials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E492)
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Beverly Eckert's service to the Nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks.

Bill: 111-hres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
New York City
New York State
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: 
Acknowledges Beverly Eckert's service to the nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
 
Recognizes her work to help bring about implementation of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Beverly Eckert and the families of all those who lost their lives due to the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407.

action_date: 2009-03-04
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges Beverly Eckert's service to the nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
 
Recognizes her work to help bring about implementation of the 9/11 Commission recommendations.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the House of Representatives to the family of Beverly Eckert and the families of all those who lost their lives due to the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-04
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. 94). (text: CR H2934)
action_date: 2009-03-04
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. 94).(text: CR H2934)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2946)
action_date: 2009-03-04
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: 2009-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 201.
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2934-2936)
action_date: 2009-03-04
text: Mr. Pascrell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E514-515)
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commissioner of Food and Drugs should evaluate the scientific evidence on the question of whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent further serious birth defects.

Bill: 111-hres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2009-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: 
 Calls for the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to evaluate the scientific evidence on the question of whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help prevent further serious birth defects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-02
text: Introduced in House