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Recognizing the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October.

Bill: 111-hres-780
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the Nation.

action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans and as a time to renew efforts toward the examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12172)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12172)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 780.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12172-12174)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Urges Congress to work with health care providers and advocacy organizations to encourage awareness and education regarding Down syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Demanding that the Government of Iran immediately disclose the existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities and provide unfettered access to its Qom enrichment facility.

Bill: 111-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Demands that the government of Iran immediately disclose the existence of any additional nuclear-related facilities.
 
Urges the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to proceed as soon as possible with inspections of the Qom enrichment facility.
 
Insists that Iran provide IAEA inspectors immediate and unfettered access to its Qom facility and any other such facilities not yet disclosed.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10126)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
 Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic-Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.

action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic-Americans to the strength and culture of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-29
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. 827). (text: CR 10/28/2009 H11997)
action_date: 2009-10-29
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. 827).(text: CR 10/28/2009 H11997)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12069)
action_date: 2009-10-28
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: 2009-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 783.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11997-11999)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.

Bill: 111-hres-784
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Honors the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizes his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.
 

action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 

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

 
Honors the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizes his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 361 - 47, 13 Present (Roll no. 821). (text: CR 10/27/2009 H11832)
action_date: 2009-10-28
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): 361 - 47, 13 Present (Roll no. 821).(text: CR 10/27/2009 H11832)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12010-12011)
action_date: 2009-10-27
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: 2009-10-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 784.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11832-11833)
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Mr. Carnahan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investigation into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-785
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Judges
Louisiana
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
Authorizes the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain tax returns and return information in closed executive session for purposes of its investigation into whether U.S. District Court Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be impeached.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.

Bill: 111-hres-786
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
 Recognizes the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC., to sainthood and honors him for his legacy and his insistence on recognizing the human rights and dignity of every individual, particularly those who lived alongside him at the Hansen's disease settlement on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.
 
. 

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Honors Father Damien for his legacy, service, and his insistence on recognizing the human rights and dignity of every individual, particularly those who lived alongside him at the Hansen's disease settlement on the island of Molokai, Hawaii.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779). (text: CR H11319-11320)
action_date: 2009-10-14
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779).(text: CR H11319-11320)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11353-11354)
action_date: 2009-10-14
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: 2009-10-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 786.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11319-11321)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2411)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Bill: 111-hres-787
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 

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

Expresses support for the designation of National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11990)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11990)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 787.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11990-11992)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3183) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-788
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3183) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 749). (text: CR H10420)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 749).(text: CR H10420)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10422)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 788.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10420-10423)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 3183 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. All points of order against the conference report are waived. the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the conference report to its adoption without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-280, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-280, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2009, as World MRSA Day.

Bill: 111-hres-789
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Expresses support for designation of World MRSA Day. (MRSA is the acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for American nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers.

Bill: 111-hres-790
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Mining
Nuclear weapons
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for American nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers.

action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance for American nuclear weapons program workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11992-11993)
action_date: 2009-10-28
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 H11992-11993)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 790.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11992-11995)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Aldine Independent School District in Harris County, Texas, on winning the 2009 "Broad Prize for Urban Education".

Bill: 111-hres-791
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
 Recognizes the Aldine Independent School District in Harris County, Texas, for winning the 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education, the largest education award for school districts in this country.
 
 Congratulates the entire Aldine Independent School District community on its efforts to improve student achievement, particularly its efforts to reduce the achievement gaps among ethnic groups and between high- and low-income students.

action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Recognizes the Aldine Independent School District in Harris County, Texas, for winning the 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education, the largest education award for school districts in this country.
 
 Congratulates the entire Aldine Independent School District community on its efforts to improve student achievement, particularly its efforts to reduce the achievement gaps among ethnic groups and between high- and low-income students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11183)
action_date: 2009-10-13
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 H11183)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 791.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11183-11185)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding achievements in the world of surfing.

Bill: 111-hres-792
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Honors Robert Kelly Slater for his outstanding and unprecedented achievements in surfing and for being a role model and an ambassador for the sport.

action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Recognizes Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding achievements in surfing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3510)
action_date: 2010-05-18
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 H3510)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 792.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3510-3512)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House