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Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne), United States Army, which was the first and only all-African American Ranger Company in the Army.

Bill: 111-hres-1211
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2010-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: 
Recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of the members of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) during the Korean War, and the support and sacrifice exhibited by their families.
 
Commends such members and their families, and all other members of the Armed Forces who served or are serving in support of U.S. military contingency operations, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1586) to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1212
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1586) to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 188). (text: CR H2325)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 190 (Roll no. 188).(text: CR H2325)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2331-2332)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1212, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2330)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1212.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2325-2330)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill with an amendment debatable for one hour. The resolution also provides for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. In addition, the requirement waives the requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is reported.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-456, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-456, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need to improve the participation and performance of America's students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, supporting the ideals of National Lab Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1213
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
Supports the ideals of National Lab Day (during the first week of May).
 
Calls upon the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue fostering partnerships such as those involved in National Lab Day. 

action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 

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

 
Supports the ideals of National Lab Day (during the first week of May).
 
Calls upon the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue fostering partnerships such as those involved in National Lab Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 2 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H3087)
action_date: 2010-05-04
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): 378 - 2 (Roll no. 244).(text: CR H3087)
action_date: 2010-05-04
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: 2010-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1213.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3087-3090, H3098-3099)
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending Viola Liuzzo for her extraordinary courage and for her contribution to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1214
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
Recognizes Viola Liuzzo for her extraordinary courage and for her contribution to ensuring that the United States is a nation with liberty and justice for all.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Bangladesh's return to democracy.

Bill: 111-hres-1215
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
Supports the people of Bangladesh and encourages the strengthening of democracy in Bangladesh. 
 
Urges the government of Bangladesh to: (1) work with all political leaders to continue reconciliation; and (2) protect the rights of religious and ethnic minorities. 
 
Urges the President to coordinate with Bangladesh on matters of security, economic progress, and human rights in South Asia.

action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Supports the people of Bangladesh and encourages the strengthening of democracy in Bangladesh. 
 
Urges the government of Bangladesh to: (1) work with all political leaders to continue reconciliation; and (2) protect the rights of religious and ethnic minorities. 
 
Urges: (1) the President to coordinate with Bangladesh on matters of security, economic progress, and human rights in South Asia; and (2) the Anti-Corruption Commission in Bangladesh to continue efforts to eradicate corruption.
 
 
 Encourages the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the building of a strong civil society and the eradication of poverty in Bangladesh.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 380 - 7 (Roll No. 195). (text: CR H2413)
action_date: 2010-03-25
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): 380 - 7 (Roll No. 195).(text: CR H2413)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2440-2441)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1215.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2413-2414)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-1216
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
Congratulates Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his 10th year of faithful service as Chaplain of the House.

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his 10th year of faithful service as Chaplain of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H2733)
action_date: 2010-04-21
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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 216).(text: CR H2733)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2766-2767)
action_date: 2010-04-21
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: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1216.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2733-2737)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Mr. Capuano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the University of Southern Mississippi for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.

Bill: 111-hres-1218
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Mississippi

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
 Recognizes the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.
 
Congratulates the school on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1219
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States.

action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 450). (text: CR H5683)
action_date: 2010-07-19
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): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 450).(text: CR H5683)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5692-5693)
action_date: 2010-07-19
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: 2010-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1219.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5683-5684)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-1220
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives, with respect to the activities addressed in its report of February 26, 2010, concerning allegations related to earmarks and campaign contributions, on: (1) how many witnesses were interviewed; (2) how many, if any, subpoenas were issued in the course of the Committee's investigation; and (3) what documents were reviewed and their availability for public review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 1, 15 Present (Roll no. 187).
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2330)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Mr. McGovern moved to refer to Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2330-2331; text of measure as introduced: CR H2330)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1222
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Libraries and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 

action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-13
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. 196). (text: CR H2465)
action_date: 2010-04-13
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. 196).(text: CR H2465)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2474-2475)
action_date: 2010-04-13
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: 2010-04-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1222.
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2465-2467)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Minority member to a standing committee.

Bill: 111-hres-1223
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 

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

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


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2418)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2418)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2418)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the important work that Colombia's Constitutional Court has done on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women.

Bill: 111-hres-1224
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
 
Recognizes the important work that Colombia's Constitutional Court has done on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women.
 
Calls on the government of Colombia to fully implement the Court's orders. 
 
Affirms that Colombia's human rights record will continue to be relevant as Congress deliberates U.S.-Colombia relations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S.Con.Res. 13).

Bill: 111-hres-1225
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4872) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010 (S.Con.Res. 13).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 199 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H2418-2419)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 199 (Roll no. 193).(text: CR H2418-2419)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2428)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1225.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2418-2429)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Education and Labor that the House concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 4872. The previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. The resolution provides 10 minutes of debate on the motion. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-458, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-458, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in House