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Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, headquartered in Sacramento, California.

Bill: 111-hres-851
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Emergency communications systems
Intergovernmental relations
Right of privacy
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: 
Recognizes and honors SEARCH, the National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, on its 40th anniversary for its accomplishments in promoting information sharing and identification solutions for first responders and law enforcement officers and for protecting privacy and citizens' rights. 

action_date: 2009-11-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors SEARCH, the National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, on its 40th anniversary for its accomplishments in promoting information sharing and identification solutions for first responders and law enforcement officers and for protecting privacy and citizens' rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13031-13032)
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13031-13032)
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 851.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13031-13033)
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending Biblica for contributions made to the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-852
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: 
Recognizes Biblica (an international society that translates and distributes Bibles and biblical resources) as an integral part of U.S. history and commends Biblica for the contributions it has made to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3619) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-853
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3619) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 192 (Roll no. 810). (text: CR H11623)
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 192 (Roll no. 810).(text: CR H11623)
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 171 (Roll no. 809). (consideration: CR H11629-11630)
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 853.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11623-11631)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except thos arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted in the House and the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill (as described in clause 9 of rule XVIII).
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-311, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-311, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Weber State University for the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education.

Bill: 111-hres-854
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Congratulates Weber State University on the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education.
 
Recognizes the contributions of Weber State to its students and community.

action_date: 2009-10-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Weber State University on the 120th anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher education.
 
Recognizes the contributions of Weber State to its students and community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 818). (text: CR 10/26/2009 H11747)
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 818).(text: CR 10/26/2009 H11747)
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11825-11826)
action_date: 2009-10-26
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: 2009-10-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 854.
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11747-11748)
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Mr. Pierluisi moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 1 as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill: 111-hres-855
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt, Roy [R-MO-7]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Supports the designation of &quot;Silver Star Service Banner Day&quot; on May 1. 

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of &quot;Silver Star Service Banner Day&quot; on May 1. 


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 H2752)
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 H2752)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 855.
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2752-2753)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.

Bill: 111-hres-856
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
New York City
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Recognizes the commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.
 
Congratulates the captain and commissioning crew of the USS New York LPD 21 on the occasion of their vessel entering into the service of the U.S. Navy.
 
Honors those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001.
 
Recommits the House of Representatives to the counter-terrorism mission of the USS New York LPD 21 and all the members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.
 
Congratulates the captain and commissioning crew of the USS New York LPD 21 on the occasion of their vessel entering into the service of the U.S. Navy.
 
Honors those who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001.
 
Recommits the House of Representatives to the counter-terrorism mission of the USS New York LPD 21 and all the members of the U.S. Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 855). (text: CR H12323-12324)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 855).(text: CR H12323-12324)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12336-12337)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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: 2009-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 856.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12323-12325)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Mr. Taylor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 25, 2009, through October 31, 2009, as American Pharmacy Educator Week.

Bill: 111-hres-857
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of American Pharmacy Educator Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions.

Bill: 111-hres-858
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Inter-American Foundation
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Congratulates the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary.
 
Declares that the IAF is a vital component of U.S. foreign policy in the Americas and of the U.S. development agenda.
 

action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary.
 
Declares that the IAF is a vital component of U.S. foreign policy in the Americas and of the U.S. development agenda.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 843). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12256)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 843).(text: CR 11/3/2009 H12256)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12301)
action_date: 2009-11-03
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: 2009-11-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 858.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12256-12257)
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong support for lasting peace, democracy, and economic recovery in Somalia.

Bill: 111-hres-859
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Somalia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Supports the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in Somalia.
 
Commends the humanitarian and human rights workers in Somalia.
 
Recognizes the valuable work of the African Union Peacekeeping Mission and the mediation efforts of the government of Djibouti and the United Nations Special Envoy Ahmedou Ould-Abdullah.
 
Calls on the Obama Administration to provide education, health care, infrastructure, and security assistance to Somalia.
 
Urges the Obama Administration to recognize the TFG and allow the opening of an official Somali Embassy in Washington, DC.
 
Calls on the government of Somaliland to hold free and fair elections without further delay.
 
Recommends that the governments of Puntland and Somaliland work together with the TFG to contain extremist groups and work toward a mutually acceptable political arrangement.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the initiatives of Chicago Wilderness and the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights.

Bill: 111-hres-860
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Illinois
News media and reporting
Outdoor recreation
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Supports the initiatives of the Leave No Child Inside initiative of the Chicago Wilderness regional alliance in Illinois. 
 
Encourages: (1) the President to issue a proclamation in support of the goals and ideals of the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights; (2) other states and U.S. territories to support the goals and ideals of the Leave No Child Inside initiative; and (3) media and press organizations to participate in the No Child Left Inside Month.
 
Recognizes and encourages the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights commitment to fight obesity, physical disorders, and unawareness of natural amenities by promoting quality outdoor activities for children and adults. 

action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Recognizes and encourages the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights commitment to &quot;Leave No Child Inside&quot; and fight obesity, physical disorders, and unawareness of natural amenities by promoting quality outdoor activities for children and adults. 
 
Encourages the President to issue a proclamation in support of the goals and ideals of the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 1 (Roll no. 4). (text: CR H60)
action_date: 2010-01-13
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): 369 - 1 (Roll no. 4).(text: CR H60)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H108)
action_date: 2010-01-13
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: 2010-01-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 860.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H60-61)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Military Family Month.

Bill: 111-hres-861
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Military Family Month.
 
Recognizes the sacrifices and dedication of military families and their contributions to the United States.

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Military Family Month.
 
Recognizes the sacrifices and dedication of military families and their contributions to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 916). (text: CR H13395)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 916).(text: CR H13395)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13409-13410)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 861.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13395-13397)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Mr. Kissell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for winning the 2009 Star Innovator in the Intel Schools of Distinction competition.

Bill: 111-hres-862
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2009-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Illinois
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: 
Congratulates the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for winning the 2009 Star Innovator in the Intel Schools of Distinction competition and wishes them well in all their future endeavors.

action_date: 2010-01-13
text: 
Congratulates the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for winning the 2009 Star Innovator in the Intel Schools of Distinction competition and wishes them well in all their future endeavors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H53-54)
action_date: 2010-01-13
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 H53-54)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 862.
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H53-55)
action_date: 2010-01-13
text: Mr. Kildee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House