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Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting free, fair, and democratic parliamentary elections on June 7, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Lebanon
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Congratulates the Republic of Lebanon for conducting free and transparent parliamentary elections.
 Expresses support for U.S. economic assistance to be used to promote additional efforts by the government of Lebanon to increase security, reduce poverty, and facilitate the fair distribution of government services and economic opportunity towards the goal of a peaceful Lebanon.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of October 18, 2009, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 111-hres-707
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs.

action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
Supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 755). (text: CR H10465-10466)
action_date: 2009-10-06
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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 755).(text: CR H10465-10466)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10486)
action_date: 2009-10-06
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: 2009-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 707.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10465-10468)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Bill: 111-hres-708
Sponsor: Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Congratulates Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 

action_date: 2010-01-20
text: 
Congratulates Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H200)
action_date: 2010-01-20
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 H200)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 708.
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H200-202)
action_date: 2010-01-20
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Immunization Awareness Month to raise awareness of the benefits of immunization.

Bill: 111-hres-709
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Immunization Awareness Month.
 
Encourages: (1) local communities to raise awareness of the benefits of immunization; and (2) individuals to receive recommended immunizations.
 
Recognizes: (1) health care professionals and researchers that have facilitated the success of immunizations in eradicating and drastically decreasing the incidence of several diseases; and (2) the nation's commitment to continued education regarding immunization and to furthering immunization opportunities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Estuaries Day".

Bill: 111-hres-710
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day. 
 

 
Expresses the intent of the House of Representatives to continue working to protect and restore U.S. estuaries.

action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day. 

Expresses the intent of the House of Representatives to continue working to protect and restore U.S. estuaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10474)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10474)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 710.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10474-10475)
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people of Iraqi Kurdistan for reaffirming in the July 25, 2009, parliamentary elections the region's dedication to democratic ideals and congratulating all the political slates and candidates that participated in the elections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-712
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Iraq
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Commends the people of Iraqi Kurdistan for reaffirming, in the July 2009 parliamentary elections, the region's dedication to democratic ideals.
 
Pledges to work with the President of the United States and the newly elected Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to strengthen the bonds between the United States and Iraqi Kurdistan and to advance the cause of peace in Iraq.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significant contributions of United States automobile dealerships, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in the interest of equity, automobile dealers be given consideration to enter the automobile market once it rebounds and stabilizes.

Bill: 111-hres-713
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Motor vehicles
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
 Recognizes the contributions of U.S. automobile dealerships.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a quantifiable number of automobile dealerships that have been successful and are being closed not of their own doing, but as a function of the auto market as a whole, should be given an opportunity to obtain a dealership franchise when auto manufacturers seek new partners to open dealerships in their respective geographic areas.

action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of U.S. automobile dealerships.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that automobile dealerships which have been successful and are being closed not of their own doing, but as a function of the auto market as a whole, should be given consideration to obtain a dealership franchise when the automobile market rebounds and stabilizes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3601)
action_date: 2010-05-19
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 H3601)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 713.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3601-3602)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any interest or dividends repaid to the government through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the authorizing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.

Bill: 111-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Budget deficits and national debt
Business investment and capital
Financial crises and stabilization
Interest, dividends, interest rates

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any funds repaid to the federal government or any interest or dividends on those funds should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), and with Article One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Soviet and Nazi invasion of Poland and the pivotal role Poland has assumed at freedom's edge since gaining independence.

Bill: 111-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
European Union
Germany
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military history
Poland
Political movements and philosophies
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
 Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Soviet and Nazi invasion of Poland.
 
Commends the people of Poland for their historic struggle against fascism and communism.
 
Calls for strengthening our partnership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), European Union (EU) alliances, and continued friendship with our Polish allies. 
 
Honors the historic ties between Poland and the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Evidence and witnesses
Sex offenses
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
 Applauds Gail Abarbanel for founding the Rape Treatment Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program. 
 
Commends the Rape Treatment Center for providing necessary services to sexual assault victims. 
 
Calls upon local law enforcement agencies and state legislatures to work towards eliminating delays in processing rape kits. 
 
Urges Congress to support programs for timely processing of DNA evidence. 

action_date: 2010-11-16
text: 

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

 
Applauds Gail Abarbanel for founding the Rape Treatment Center and creating the Fast Track Forensics Program. 
 
Commends the Rape Treatment Center for providing necessary services to sexual assault victims. 
 
Calls upon local law enforcement agencies and state legislatures to work towards eliminating delays in processing rape kits. 
 
Urges Congress to support programs for timely processing of DNA evidence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 569). (text: CR 11/15/2010 H7405)
action_date: 2010-11-16
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 (Roll no. 569).(text: CR 11/15/2010 H7405)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7475-7476)
action_date: 2010-11-15
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: 2010-11-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 716.
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7405-7406)
action_date: 2010-11-15
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Passport Month".

Bill: 111-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 11 as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 111-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Monuments and memorials
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Calls upon all people in the United States to: (1) observe, annually, a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need; and (2) continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited following the attacks.

action_date: 2009-09-09
text: 

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

Calls upon all people in the United States to: (1) observe, annually, a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need; and (2) continue to live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited following the attacks.


Legislative actions:
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 H9373)
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 H9373)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 718.
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9373-9376)
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame.

Bill: 111-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. 
 
Recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.

action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
Commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. 
 
Recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.
 


action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on October 6, 2009. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. 
 
Recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer during his lifetime of service to the aviation industry.
 



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 voice vote. (text: CR H11340)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H11340)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 719.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11340-11341)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-282.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-282.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Commending Serena Williams for her victory in the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles Championship and the 2009 Wimbledon Doubles Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Commends Serena Williams for winning the 2009 Wimbledon Women's Singles and Doubles Championships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill considered on the floor of the House should be available for viewing for 30 calendar days.

Bill: 111-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]
Introduced: 2009-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health care reform bill that comes to the floor of the House in final form should be available to Members to view in hard copy and available online to the public in a downloadable and searchable format for 30 calendar days prior to the final vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in House