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Honoring the life and achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks.

Bill: 111-hres-1271
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Racial and ethnic relations
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.

action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 

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

Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies for eliminating barriers to civil rights, and for his leadership in promoting equal opportunity for all.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H2659-2660)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 213).(text: CR H2659-2660)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2668-2669)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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: 2010-04-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2659-2664)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.

Bill: 111-hres-1272
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Educational facilities and institutions
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Higher education
Ohio
Protest and dissent
Travel and tourism
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its larger ethical and societal context and impact, and its enduring meaning for our democratic nation.

action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its larger ethical and societal context and impact, and its enduring meaning for our democratic nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H3144)
action_date: 2010-05-05
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): 415 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 247).(text: CR H3144)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3166, H3167)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1272.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3144-3145)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the National Day of Prayer.

Bill: 111-hres-1273
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Day of Prayer is constitutional, a needed tribute to the value of prayer, and a fitting acknowledgment of our nation's religious history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the historic and community significance of the Chatham County Courthouse and expressing condolences to Chatham County and the town of Pittsboro for the fire damage sustained by the courthouse on March 25, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1274
Sponsor: Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fires
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Historical and cultural resources
North Carolina
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Expresses condolences to the North Carolina court system, Chatham County, and the town of Pittsboro for the tragic loss of the Chatham County Courthouse.
 
Commends the heroic actions of the Chatham County firefighters and first responders who worked tirelessly to combat the Courthouse fire, minimize the damage to the Courthouse and the historic materials contained therein, and protect the public.
 
Recognizes the community significance of the Courthouse as both the most significant historic landmark and the cornerstone of justice and the rule of law in Chatham County.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of the decision issued by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission.

Bill: 111-hres-1275
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Corporate finance and management
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Disapproves of the majority Supreme Court opinion in 
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 
because it allows the interests of corporations, both foreign and domestic, to supersede the voices of citizens in the democratic process.
 
Encourages the House of Representatives and the Senate to work in a bipartisan manner to limit the influence of special interest groups in federal elections in light of the decision rendered by the Supreme Court in 
Citizens United.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to House Administration
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Bill: 111-hres-1276
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Recognizes that service is of significant value to the United States.
 
Recognizes the first anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
 
Encourages every U.S. citizen to continue to answer the call to serve.

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that service is of significant value to the United States.
 
Recognizes the first anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
 
Encourages every U.S. citizen to continue to answer the call to serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2763-2764)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2763-2764)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1276.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2763-2765)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the State of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, and the Israeli people for their coordinated efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the island nation on January 12, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1277
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Israel
Latin America
Middle East
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Expresses: (1) deepest condolences for the horrific loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake that struck Haiti; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and all those who lost loved ones or have otherwise been affected by the tragedy.
 
Commends and honors the efforts of the Israelis who worked on the ground in Haiti, the State of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the Israeli people for their contributions to earthquake relief in Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
In support and recognition of National Safe Digging Month, April, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1278
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text:  
Expresses support for the goals 
and ideals 
of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before 
conducting any 
digging
 or excavation activities
.

action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals 
and ideals 
of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before 
conducting any 
digging
 or excavation activities
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3171)
action_date: 2010-05-05
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 H3171)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1278.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3171-3172)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 191.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-473, Part I.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-473, Part I.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Discharged.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling for an appeal of the ruling which found the National Day of Prayer to be unconstitutional and expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.

Bill: 111-hres-1279
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judicial review and appeals
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Encourages Attorney General Eric Holder to appeal the ruling by United States District Judge Barbara Crabb that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the institution of an annual National Day of Prayer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 26, 2010, as National Healthy Schools Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1280
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-21]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Environmental health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day.
 
Recognizes the effect that poor quality buildings have on students' health and performance and the importance of having healthy school buildings for the nation's schoolchildren.
 
Supports energy efficiency and the use of renewable resources in schools.
 
Supports the goals of state and local educational agencies of modernizing, renovating, and repairing their facilities to become healthier and safer places to learn.

action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Supports National Healthy Schools Day.
 
Supports its goals and ideals which include the promotion of healthy and safe places to learn.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2906)
action_date: 2010-04-27
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 H2906)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1280.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2906-2907)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizing her life-long dedication and leadership in the struggle for human rights and equality for all people until her death at age 98 on April 20, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1281
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2010-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 
Celebrates the life of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizes her lifelong dedication and leadership in the struggle for civil rights for all people.

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the life of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizes her lifelong dedication and leadership in the struggle for civil rights for all people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2740-2741)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2740-2741)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1281.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2740-2749)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the promotion of recreational fishing and boating should be a national priority, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1282
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7]
Introduced: 2010-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Lakes and rivers
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) access to public waters for recreational fishing and boating should be a national priority; (2) the final report of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force should include the promotion of recreational fishing and boating as a national priority; and (3) in implementing the Task Force's recommendations, the President should promote recreational fishing and boating. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to House Natural Resources
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and thanking Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy.

Bill: 111-hres-1283
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 
Honors Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Introduced in House