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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a vote each year on whether to increase Members' pay.

Bill: 111-hres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Department of the Treasury
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, in the Committee of the Whole, before consideration of any other amendment to a bill making appropriations for the Department of the Treasury for any fiscal year, it shall be in order to consider an amendment only proposing to bar the automatic annual cost-of-living pay adjustment of Members of Congress that would otherwise take effect in such fiscal year.
 
Makes it out of order to consider any legislation between the two chambers making or continuing appropriations to the end of a fiscal year that includes appropriations for the Department of the Treasury for that fiscal year, unless the measure includes a provision to bar such pay adjustment, or the rule providing for its consideration allows a vote proposing to bar it.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Edgar Allan Poe for his literary contributions to American history on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 111-hres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Literature

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Honors Edgar Allan Poe and recognizes his impact and contributions to American literature on the 200th anniversary of his birth. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for earmark reform.

Bill: 111-hres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider any bill or joint resolution (or accompanying report), amendment, or conference report that contains a congressional earmark for a nonpublic entity (other than an institution of higher education).
 
Makes it out of order to consider legislation that contains a congressional earmark for any entity named after an incumbent Member of Congress.
 
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) to require any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner requesting a congressional earmark in any legislation (or accompanying report) to: (1) submit certain information to the Clerk of the House for posting within 24 hours on the Clerk's website, including the amount requested, the project name, and a project description of the subject of the earmark; (2) include, in the case of an earmark for a non-federal entity, an accompanying letter of support from that entity certifying that it will provide matching funds equal to at least 10% of the earmark; and (3) provide a written statement to the chairman and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction certifying that no family member of the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner has any financial interest in the earmark.
 
Amends Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) to require the Clerk to post on the Clerk's website, under the heading &quot;Member Spending Requests,&quot; an up-to-date list of all such information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to House Standards of Official Conduct
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, 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: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to House Rules
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should discontinue the practice of contracting out mail delivery services.

Bill: 111-hres-101
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Declares that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should discontinue the practice of contracting out mail delivery services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

Bill: 111-hres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-02
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week to raise awareness of teen dating violence in the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

Bill: 111-hres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week to raise awareness of teen dating violence in the nation; and (2) a reexamination of the nation's criminal and civil laws regarding teen dating violence to ensure that such laws create an effective deterrent.

action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 

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

 Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week to raise awareness of teen dating violence in the nation; and (2) a reexamination of the nation's criminal and civil laws regarding teen dating violence to ensure that such laws create an effective deterrent.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-03
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. 48). (text: CR H890)
action_date: 2009-02-03
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. 48).(text: CR H890)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H907)
action_date: 2009-02-03
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: 2009-02-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 103.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H890-893)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 111th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 798), entitled "For the relief of Adrian Rodriguez", to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.

Bill: 111-hres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Refers a specified private relief bill to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims with instructions for a report back to the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 799), entitled "For the relief of Francisco Rivera and Alfonso Calderon", to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.

Bill: 111-hres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Refers a specified private relief bill to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims with instructions for a report back to the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Childrens's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Childrens's Health Insurance Program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H928)
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H928)
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H934)
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 107.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H928-934)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Upon the adoption of H. Res. 107, it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 2 with the Senate amendment thereto, and for the Chair to entertain a motion to concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-10, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-10, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 352) to postpone the DTV transition date.

Bill: 111-hres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 352) to postpone the DTV transition date.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H976)
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H976)
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H984)
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 108.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H976-984)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 352 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-11, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-11, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the mission and goals of 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, and to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.

Bill: 111-hres-109
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.

action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2009 National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 218). (text: CR 4/28/2009 H4867)
action_date: 2009-04-29
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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 218).(text: CR 4/28/2009 H4867)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (considertion: CR H4928-4929)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Scott (VA) 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: 2009-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 109.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4867-4871)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Football League champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and becoming the most successful franchise in NFL history with their record 6th Super Bowl title.

Bill: 111-hres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Congratulates the National Football League (NFL) champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and setting a new championship standard for the entire NFL. 

action_date: 2009-02-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the National Football League (NFL) champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and setting a new championship standard for the entire NFL. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 2/12/2009 H1263)
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 2/12/2009 H1263)
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1589)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2009-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 110.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1263-1267)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

Bill: 111-hres-111
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Establishes the House Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.

Bill: 111-hres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.

action_date: 2009-02-13
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 American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 2/12/2009 H1267)
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 2/12/2009 H1267)
action_date: 2009-02-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1589)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2009-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 112.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1267-1269)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2009-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 111th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Introduced in House