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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1764
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2010-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 635). (text: CR H8383)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 635).(text: CR H8383)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8388)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1764.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR S8383-8388)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: The resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965 and makes in order a motion offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2965 with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules. The resolution provides one hour of debate on the motion and waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-681, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-681, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid.

Bill: 111-hres-1767
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2010-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: 
Commends the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid. 

action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 

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

Commends the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and 2011 Rose Bowl bid. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8611)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8611)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8769)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Holt 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: 2010-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1767.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8611-8612)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Mr. Holt moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the release of Burmese democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi on November 13, 2010, and calling for a continued focus on securing the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Burma.

Bill: 111-hres-1768
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Burma
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: 
Welcomes the release of Burmese democracy leader and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
 
Honors Aung San Suu Kyi for her work in pursuit of human rights and democracy in Burma.
 
Calls on the United Nations and governments around the world to strengthen sanction regimes against Burma. 
 
Calls for the Administration to fully implement the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act to include financial sanctions as well as the appointment of a United States Special Coordinator for Burma.
 
Calls for the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Burma. 
 
Recognizes that Aung San Suu Kyi's release alone does not ensure democratic progress for the country unless accompanied by an end to crimes against humanity and genuine national reconciliation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to undermine the Taliban and their terrorist allies, the policy of the United States should support the recognition of Afghanistan's ethnic diversity, promoting mutual respect between various communities and regions of the country and bringing democracy closer to the people of Afghanistan by supporting constitutional change that recognizes and enables a democratic, decentralized, federal structure to replace the present failed centralized system of government, providing a political structure that reflects the diversity of the country and that builds trust and goodwill among Afghanistan's many communities.

Bill: 111-hres-1769
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2010-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Militias and paramilitary groups
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.S. government should broaden the regional dialogue on Afghanistan, support constitutional reform, oppose the inclusion of the Taliban in the government of Afghanistan, and support the establishment of trained regional militias as well as a national army to fight the Taliban insurgency; and (2) the United States should abandon its support for the present failed centralized system of government in Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the passing of the Honorable Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke, a top ranking United States diplomat, magazine editor, author, professor, Peace Corps official, and investment banker.

Bill: 111-hres-1770
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2010-12-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: 
Honors the passing of the Honorable Richard Charles Albert Holbrooke, a distinguished diplomat and public servant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-1771
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: 
Waives specified requirements of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of December 24, 2010, on the same day they are presented to the House.
 
Makes it in order at any time through such date for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 151 (Roll no. 657). (text: CR H8817)
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 151 (Roll no. 657).(text: CR H8817)
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8818)
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1771.
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8817-8819)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 255.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-684, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-684, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution.

Bill: 111-hres-1772
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the Committee on the Judiciary to offer annual factual training on the Constitution to each House officer and employee.
 
Requires the individuals to certify annually to the Subcommittee that they attended such training.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many United States postal facilities for all people in the United States in particular disabled citizens.

Bill: 111-hres-1773
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disability and paralysis
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: 
Recommends that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and other public agencies install power-assisted doors to ensure equal access to all people, including disabled U.S. citizens.
 
Reaffirms support of the Architectural Barriers Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and pledges to continue rectifying barriers that prevent equal access to federal government services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, the Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Cuban-Americans in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1774
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: 
Celebrates the vast contributions of Cuban-Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations and other international governmental organizations shall not be allowed to exercise control over the Internet.

Bill: 111-hres-1775
Sponsor: Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2010-12-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Trade agreements and negotiations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
Calls on the President to: (1) continue to oppose any effort to transfer control of the Internet to the United Nations or any other international governmental entity; (2) recognize the need for, and pursue a continuing and constructive dialogue with the international community on, the future of Internet governance; and (3) advance the values of a free Internet in the broader trade and diplomatic conversations of the United States.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1776
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2010-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 159 (Roll no. 653). (text: CR H8763)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 184 - 159 (Roll no. 653).(text: CR H8763)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8765-8766)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1776, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8764)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1776.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8763-8764)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-689, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-689, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness of school pushout and promoting dignity in schools.

Bill: 111-hres-1777
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) promotes a heightened awareness by educators and the public about the spectrum of policies and practices that lead to school pushout (students being effectively pushed out of school); (2) commits to working with states, local educational agencies, and schools to reduce or eliminate school suspensions, expulsions, arrests, corporal punishment, and placements in disciplinary alternative schools; (3) understands that proper behavior is not implicit but should be taught from an early age; (4) acknowledges that continuous teacher training and support enables teachers to give students the social skills and behaviors that improve the teaching and learning environment; (5) recognizes the need to improve the collection and use of school climate and disciplinary data; and (6) supports community collaborations and meaningful parental involvement to ensure that schools are safe, respectful, responsible, and effective teaching and learning environments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2210)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on the historic milestone of 100 years of serving local and international communities, maintaining a commitment to the betterment of mankind, and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1778
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2010-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
Congratulates Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 100 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides.

Bill: 111-hres-1779
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
Honors the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides and recognizes the leadership and sacrifice of the Freedom Riders in their commitment to ending racial segregation in America.

action_date: 2010-12-22
text: 

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

 
Honors the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides and recognizes the leadership and sacrifice of the Freedom Riders in their commitment to ending racial segregation in America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8977)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8977)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8977)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Committee on Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Committee on Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1780
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
Expresses support for &quot;National Nonviolence Week&quot; to raise awareness of youth violence and encourages government officials, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other interested groups to observe the week with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Introduced in House