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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 111-hres-1496
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2010-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 3, 2010, on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1509, H. Res. 1496 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 210.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 3, 2010.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-520, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-520, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the inclusion of inflammatory and inaccurate content in Iranian textbooks that is aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israeli, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and at restricting the rights of women.

Bill: 111-hres-1497
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2010-06-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Human rights
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Religion
Women's education
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 
Condemns the inclusion of inflammatory and inaccurate content in Iranian textbooks that is aimed at indoctrinating and radicalizing students with anti-Israeli, anti-Semitic, and anti-Western sentiment and at restricting the rights of women.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to reform its textbooks and educational system to promote peace, tolerance, equality, and the development of civil society.
 
Urges the President, regarding the conduct of Iran, to consider the harmful and disturbing content propagated by the Iranian education system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5208)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to retain the ban on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) ability to lobby State legislators using Federal tax dollars and urging the NHTSA to focus on crash prevention and rider education and training.

Bill: 111-hres-1498
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Intergovernmental relations
Motor vehicles
Public participation and lobbying
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Supports efforts to retain the ban on the ability of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to lobby state legislators using federal tax dollars.
 
Recognizes the importance of motorcycle crash prevention as the primary source of motorcycle safety.
 
Encourages NHTSA to: (1) focus on crash prevention and rider education as the most significant priorities in motorcycle safety; and (2) provide appropriate congressional committees a statement why it believes it is less important to focus on crash prevention, rider education and training, proper licensing, and reducing impaired riding than on mandating universal helmet use.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any law that supersedes state laws regarding the use of helmets as it applies to denial of health coverage and benefits resulting from an injury sustained while riding a motorcycle should not be implemented.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the achievements of Dr. Robert M. Campbell, Jr., to provide children with lifesaving medical care.

Bill: 111-hres-1499
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Honors Dr. Robert Campbell for his lifelong devotion to children's health care. Congratulates Dr. Campbell and his colleagues on their extraordinary achievement in pediatric and orthopedic innovation.
 
Recognizes the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib device which has saved the lives of many infants and children.
 
Calls on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue to support and incentivize other medical advances to save children's lives threatened by rare disorders.

action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Honors Dr. Robert Campbell for his lifelong devotion to children's health care. Congratulates Dr. Campbell and his colleagues on their extraordinary achievement in pediatric and orthopedic innovation.

Recognizes the Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib device which has saved the lives of many infants and children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6192-6193)
action_date: 2010-07-28
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 H6192-6193)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1499.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6192-6194)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4899) making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1500
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4899) making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 428). (text: CR H5342-5343)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 210 (Roll no. 428).(text: CR H5342-5343)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5356-5357)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Mr. McGovern moved to a Call of the House.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1500, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: The resolution makes in order a motion to concur in the Senate amendments with amendments to H.R. 4899. The motion shall be debateable for 90 minutes. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption without intervening motion except that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided among the five House amendments. The first portion of the divided question shall be considered adopted. House Resolution 1493 is hereby adopted.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1500.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5342-5356)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-522, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-522, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Patriot Guard Riders for their steadfast dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.

Bill: 111-hres-1501
Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Honors the Patriot Guard Riders and the contributions of its members to the surviving wives and husbands, children, families, and communities of this nation's military who perished protecting their country and the freedom of those they left behind.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E1276-1277)
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives respecting the treatment of earmarks in conferences between the House and the Senate.

Bill: 111-hres-1502
Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
House of Representatives
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Amends Rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) to prohibit a conference report from including a modification of any congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit committed to the conference committee by either or both chambers if that modification is beyond the scope of that specific matter as committed to such committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1503
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day. 
 

 
Expresses the intent of the House of Representatives to continue working to protect and restore U.S. estuaries.

action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day. 

Expresses the intent of the House of Representatives to continue working to protect and restore U.S. estuaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6830-6831)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6830-6831)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1503.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6830-6832)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next appropriate naval ship in honor of World War II Medal of Honor recipient John William Finn.

Bill: 111-hres-1505
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Marine and inland water transportation
Military facilities and property
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name the next appropriate naval ship in honor of John William Finn for his service and dedication to the United States and to the Navy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.

Bill: 111-hres-1506
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Retail and wholesale trades
Solid waste and recycling
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Recognizes and supports the expansion of voluntary recycling programs initiated at retail locations throughout the country. 

Commends state and local governments that have taken steps to establish or require plastic bag recycling programs and encourages them to continue to pursue such programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of July as "National Choroideremia Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hres-1507
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hearing, speech, and vision care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Choroideremia Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of John James Audubon in Henderson, Kentucky.

Bill: 111-hres-1508
Sponsor: Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-01 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Kentucky
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: 
Honors John James Audubon for his life's contribution to nature and art in Henderson, Kentucky, and the continued showcase of his life, nature, and art at the John James Audubon State Park and Museum.

action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 

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

Honors John James Audubon for his life's contribution to nature and art in Henderson, Kentucky, and the continued showcase of his life, nature, and art at the John James Audubon State Park and Museum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6832)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6832)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1508.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6832)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1509
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5567)
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 438).(text: CR H5567)
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 437). (consideration: CR H5575-5576)
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1509.
action_date: 2010-07-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5567-5576)
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules, shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. House Resolution 1496 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-535, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-535, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4636) to prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations.

Bill: 111-hres-1510
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4636) to prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose the position of the United States in the United Nations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission on the 10th anniversary of the full commission establishment and for a decade of significant contributions.

Bill: 111-hres-1511
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2010-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arizona
California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
New Mexico
Texas
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: 
Honors the achievements of the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission which have improved health for the residents of the United States-Mexico border region.
 
Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the agreement to establish the full Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2010-07-13
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Commending Google Inc. and other companies for advocating for an uncensored Internet, adhering to free speech principles, and keeping the Internet open for users worldwide.

Bill: 111-hres-1512
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Business ethics
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional tributes
Corporate finance and management
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: 
Commends Google Inc. and other companies for advocating for an uncensored Internet, adhering to free speech principles, and keeping the Internet open for users worldwide. 
 
Encourages other companies and institutions to protect freedom of speech and monitor cybersecurity issues around the world by encouraging their participation in the Global Network Initiative.
 
Calls on the President, Secretary of State, and the U.S. Trade Representative to make Internet access for lawful uses an important part of U.S. foreign policy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-13
text: Introduced in House