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Recognizing the historical and national significance of the many contributions of John William Heisman to the sport of football.

Bill: 111-hconres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Recognizes the significance and contributions of John Heisman on the development of football. 
 
Praises Heisman's efforts in helping to establish the most valuable player award for college football.
 
 Acknowledges Heisman's innovative and influential coaching techniques and strategies and his leadership.

action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significance and contributions of John Heisman on the development of football. 
 
Praises Heisman's efforts in helping to establish the most valuable player award for college football.
 
 Acknowledges Heisman's innovative and influential coaching techniques and strategies and his leadership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 602). (text: CR 7/20/2009 H8376)
action_date: 2009-07-21
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 602).(text: CR 7/20/2009 H8376)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8456-8457)
action_date: 2009-07-20
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: 2009-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 123.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8376-8377)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of Congress for the Jewish community in Venezuela.

Bill: 111-hconres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Religion
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Condemns the anti-Semitic acts in Venezuela.
 
Expresses: (1) support for all Venezuelan citizens targeted by the Chavez government, including those in the Jewish community; and (2) concern regarding the increased collaboration between the Iranian regime, Hezbollah, and the Venezuela government, and such collaboration's ramifications for Venezuela's Jewish community.
 
Calls on the government of Venezuela to abide by its international obligations and to protect the rights of the Jewish Venezuelan community.
 
Encourages the President and the Secretary of State to reach out to democracy and human rights activists in Venezuela and to assist them in combating anti-Semitism in Venezuela.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Architect of the Capitol to design and place an educational display in the Capitol Visitor Center to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall.

Bill: 111-hconres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2009-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government information and archives
Racial and ethnic relations
Travel and tourism
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 
Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to: (1) design an educational display to explain the significance of the naming of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center; and (2) place the display in an appropriate location in Emancipation Hall.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education.

Bill: 111-hconres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Title VI (International Education Programs) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
 
 Recognizes the need to continue to develop and promote international educational programs.

action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Title VI (International Education Programs) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
 
 Recognizes the need to continue to develop and promote international educational programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 16 (Roll no. 449). (text: CR H5681-5682)
action_date: 2010-07-19
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): 355 - 16 (Roll no. 449).(text: CR H5681-5682)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5692)
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. Con. Res. 126.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5681-5683)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 111-hconres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 

action_date: 2009-07-09
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 Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-10
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 514). (text: CR 7/7/2009 H7716)
action_date: 2009-07-09
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 514).(text: CR 7/7/2009 H7716)
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7866-7867)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Harper 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: 2009-07-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 127.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7716-7719)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Africa is of significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States.

Bill: 111-hconres-128
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2009-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cultural exchanges and relations
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Africa is of significant strategic, political, economic, and humanitarian importance to the United States; and (2) the United States should pursue an integrated policy to advance economic development and trade relations with African nations and to foster strategic, political, economic, humanitarian, and cultural ties of mutual benefit to the United States and Africa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.

Bill: 111-hconres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2009-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: 
Congratulates the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.
 
Honors and thanks the crews of such submarines and their families for their continued dedication and sacrifice.

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Sailors of the United States Submarine Force upon the completion of 1,000 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) deterrent patrols.
 
Honors and thanks the crews of such submarines and their families for their continued dedication and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
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. 915). (text: CR H13394)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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. 915).(text: CR H13394)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13408-13409)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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: 2009-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 129.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13394-13395)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Mr. Kissell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the current standards of the Federal mortgage interest tax deduction.

Bill: 111-hconres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Housing finance and home ownership
Income tax deductions
Income tax rates

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: 
Supports the current standards of the mortgage interest tax deduction, as outlined in section 163 of the Internal Revenue Code and opposes President Barack Obama's recommendation to reduce the current mortgage interest deduction from 33% to 28 % for households paying income taxes at 33% and 35% rates. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that with respect to the totalitarian government of Cuba, the United States should pursue a policy that insists upon freedom, democracy, and human rights, including the release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties, free speech and a free press, and supervised elections, before increasing United States trade and tourism to Cuba.

Bill: 111-hconres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Cuba
Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Latin America
News media and reporting
Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment
Political movements and philosophies
Political parties and affiliation
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that with respect to the totalitarian government of Cuba, the United States should pursue a policy that insists upon freedom, democracy and human rights, including the release of all political prisoners, the legalization of political parties, free speech and a free press, and supervised elections, before increasing American trade and tourism to Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 111-hconres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Declares that, when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 21, 2009, through Sunday, May 24, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
 
Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 21, 2009, through Sunday, May 24, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009.

action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 

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

 
Declares that, when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 21, 2009, through Sunday, May 24, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
 
Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 21, 2009, through Sunday, May 24, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009.

action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 

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

 
Declares that, when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 21, 2009, through Sunday, May 24, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.
 
Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 21, 2009, through Sunday, May 24, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5886-5887; text as passed Senate: CR S5886-5887)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5886-5887; text as passed Senate: CR S5886-5887)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 184 (Roll no. 282). (text: CR H5904)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 184 (Roll no. 282).(text: CR H5904)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5904)
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dystonia.

Bill: 111-hconres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Medical education
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Urges the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the fight against the neurological disorder dystonia.
 
Calls for: (1) increased funding for basic biomedical research for dystonia and other neurological disorders through NIH; (2) additional research to identify an accurate diagnostic test for dystonia and an epidemiological study to determine the frequency of the disease; (3) improved patient access to safe and effective dystonia therapies; and (4) increased public awareness and professional education regarding dystonia through partnerships between the government and patient advocacy organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of Citizenship Day.

Bill: 111-hconres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: 
Permits the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 17, 2009, to celebrate Citizenship Day.

action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 

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

 
Permits the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 17, 2009, to celebrate Citizenship Day.

action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 

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

 
Permits the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 17, 2009, to celebrate Citizenship Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9366)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9366)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 136.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9366-9367)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-247.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-247.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Introduced in House