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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-691
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2749) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 180 (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H9131-9132)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 249 - 180 (Roll no. 677).(text: CR H9131-9132)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9138)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 691, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9131-9137)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 691.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9131-9138)
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-235, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-235, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month. 

Encourages and expresses support for education and research efforts with respect to Tay-Sachs disease.

action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month; and (2) a public-private partnership for education and research efforts with respect to Tay-Sachs disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 750). (text: CR 9/30/2009  H10087)
action_date: 2009-10-01
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 750).(text: CR 9/30/2009  H10087)
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10423-10424)
action_date: 2009-09-30
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: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 692.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10087-10088)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Jim Johnson and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on the occasion of his death.

Bill: 111-hres-693
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Honors the life of Jim Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator) and extends condolences to his family.

action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 

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

Honors the life of Jim Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator) and extends condolences to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10015)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10015)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 693.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10015-10016)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a two-thirds vote on a rule or order that dispenses with the first reading or considers a measure as read.

Bill: 111-hres-694
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would dispense with the first reading or consider a measure as read, unless so ordered by a vote of two-thirds of the Members voting, a quorum being present.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting an international park between Big Bend National Park in the United States and the protected areas of the Coahuila and Chihuahua States across the border in Mexico.

Bill: 111-hres-695
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Texas
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Supports an international park between Big Bend National Park in Texas and the protected areas of the Coahuila and Chihuahua States across the border in Mexico. Requests the President, in conjunction with the Secretaries of Homeland Security, the Interior, and State, to discuss with Mexico, and study the probability of, designating an international park. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging and congratulating Western Wyoming Community College in Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and citizens of the State of Wyoming.

Bill: 111-hres-696
Sponsor: Rep. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Vocational and technical education
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Congratulates Western Wyoming Community College in Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and citizens of Wyoming.

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Western Wyoming Community College in Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and citizens of Wyoming.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 729). (text: CR H9833)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 729).(text: CR H9833)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9854-9855)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Hirono 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: 2009-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 696.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9833-9834)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3269) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.

Bill: 111-hres-697
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3269) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation and to prevent perverse incentives in the compensation practices of financial institutions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9211)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9211)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9213)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 697.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9211-9213)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 100.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended, are waived.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-237, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-237, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fatal crash of an MV-22 aircraft on April 8, 2000, in Marana, Arizona, was not a result of aircrew human factors or pilot error.

Bill: 111-hres-698
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accidents
Arizona
Aviation and airports
Military personnel and dependents
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the fatal crash of an MV-22 aircraft on April 8, 2000, in Marana, Arizona, was not the result of pilot error that can be attributed to the late Lieutenant Colonel John A. Brow or the late Major Brooks S. Gruber; (2) the fatal factor in such crash was the aircraft's lack of a Vortex Ring State (VRS) warning system; and (3) had adequate High Rate of Descent (HROD) and Vortex Ring State (VRS) developmental testing been conducted before the Operational Evaluation of April 8, 2000, and a VRS warning system had been installed, such pilots would have been able to avoid or recover from VRS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the appreciation of Congress for the service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard.

Bill: 111-hres-699
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
 Recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard, and their families.
 
Commends the members of the 139th Airlift Wing and their families (and all members of the Armed Forces who have served or are serving in support of U.S. military contingency operations) for their service and sacrifice.

action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
 Recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of the members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard, and their families.
 
Commends the members of the 139th Airlift Wing and their families (and all members of the Armed Forces who have served or are serving in support of U.S. military contingency operations) for their service and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 84). (text: CR 3/2/2010 H990)
action_date: 2010-03-04
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 84).(text: CR 3/2/2010 H990)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113)
action_date: 2010-03-02
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: 2010-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 699.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H989-991)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Mr. Marshall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2009, as National School Psychology Week.

Bill: 111-hres-700
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
 Supports the designation of National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.

action_date: 2009-11-07
text: 
 Supports the designation of National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 879). (text: CR 11/6/2009 H12487)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 431 - 1 (Roll no. 879).(text: CR 11/6/2009 H12487)
action_date: 2009-11-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12596-12597)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack 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: 2009-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 700.
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12487-12488)
action_date: 2009-11-06
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Comptroller General of the United States to submit reports ensuring the effectiveness of Federal programs and amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that certain standing committees of the House hold at least one hearing on each such report that falls within their jurisdiction.

Bill: 111-hres-702
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Directs the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effectiveness of each federal program, within two years after it begins to be implemented, to determine its effectiveness and whether it is carrying out the intent of Congress.
 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a standing committee,within 30 legislative days after it receives such a report, to hold a hearing on the subject matter of that report. Requires the committee, at a hearing for a program authorized for 10 or more years or with an open-ended authorization, to determine appropriate intervals for additional hearings respecting the program's effectiveness.
 
Exempts from such requirement the House Committees on: (1) Appropriations; (2) House Administration; (3) Rules; and (4) Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to House Rules
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on pitching a perfect game on July 23, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-703
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Congratulates Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on pitching a perfect game on July 23, 2009. 


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
Deploring the ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq.

Bill: 111-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Deplores the violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf.
 
Calls upon the Iraqi government and the President of the United States to ensure the security and protection of Camp Ashraf residents.


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
Condemning hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as an egregious violation of human rights.

Bill: 111-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
News media and reporting
North Korea
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Condemns hard-labor prison camps in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea as a violation of human rights.
 
Demands that the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea release U.S. reporters Laura Ling and Euna Lee. 


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