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Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549.

Bill: 111-hres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
New York City
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Applauds the skill, quick thinking, and bravery of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III and First Officer Jeffrey B. Skiles of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.
 
Commends the quick response by flight attendants Doreen Welsh, Donna Dent, and Sheila Dail to prepare passengers for impact and rapid evacuation.
 
Praises the quick response from the boats, first responders, and private citizens that aided in the rescue of the passengers of Fight 1549.

action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 

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

 
Applauds the skill, quick thinking, and bravery of Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III and First Officer Jeffrey B. Skiles of U.S. Airways Flight 1549.
 
Commends the quick response by flight attendants Doreen Welsh, Donna Dent, and Sheila Dail to prepare passengers for impact and rapid evacuation.
 
Praises the quick response from the boats, first responders, and private citizens that aided in the rescue of the passengers of Fight 1549.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 31). (text: CR H500)
action_date: 2009-01-26
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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 31).(text: CR H500)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H505)
action_date: 2009-01-26
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: 2009-01-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 84.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H500-504)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Mr. Costello moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Code of Official Conduct in the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the reporting requirements for Members who request earmarks.

Bill: 111-hres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
General taxation matters
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to whether a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissiorer (Member) has a financial interest in any requested congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit in any bill or joint resolution (or accompanying report), or in any related conference report (or accompanying joint statement of managers).
 
Treats as such a financial interest any campaign contribution to such individual in excess of a de minimis amount made by or on behalf of: (1) any political, for profit, or nonprofit entity; (2) any employee or person affiliated with any such entity; or (3) any political action committee (PAC) established by, administered by, or affiliated with any such entity, by or on behalf of its registered lobbyist, or by or on behalf of such PAC during the current or previous session of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Four Immortal Chaplains Day in remembrance of the 4 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths.

Bill: 111-hres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Remembers the Four Immortal Chaplains (chaplains of different religious denominations who died in service during World War II) who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 181) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 181) to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 174 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H532)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 174 (Roll no. 33).(text: CR H532)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 175 (Roll no. 32). (consideration: CR H544)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H543-544)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 87, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 87.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H532-535)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 181 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-5, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-5, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H536)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 35).(text: CR H536)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 183 (Roll no. 34). (consideration: CR H545)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H545-546)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 88, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 88.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H535-543)
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI, are waived. After general debate, the Committee shall rise without motion and no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-6, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-6, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.

Bill: 111-hres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
 
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 

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

 
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
 
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12170)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12170)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 89.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12170-12172)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2009-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to all students throughout the year.

action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to all students throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10084)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10084)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 90.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10084-10085)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and service of Dr. William Spoelhof, president emeritus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bill: 111-hres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Michigan
Military personnel and dependents
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Honors the life of Dr. William Spoelhof and his devoted service as a member of the military, teacher, and professor, president, and friend of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

action_date: 2009-03-03
text: 
Honors the life of Dr. William Spoelhof and his devoted service as a member of the military, teacher, and professor, president, and friend of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2893)
action_date: 2009-03-03
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 H2893)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 91.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2893-2894)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 111-hres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
 Recognizes that Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire region of southern California, including San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, gave, and continue to give, to our nation.
 
 Commits to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality of medical care available, including for their families.
 
 Commends Inland Empire citizens and organizations who volunteer to support America's wounded warriors.
 
 Encourages Members and citizens to show support and appreciation for returning troops.
 
 Honors the sacrifices made by Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire and their families.
 
 Understands that the American people are forever grateful to Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire for their service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of the Treasury to take certain actions under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to protect the interests of the taxpayer, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Appropriations
Aviation and airports
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Corporate finance and management
Economic performance and conditions
Financial crises and stabilization
Housing finance and home ownership
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Urges the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) halt the purchase of a luxury corporate jet by Citigroup or require Citigroup to reimburse the Treasury for its cost; (2) require Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) recipients to spend tax dollars to help homeowners, small businesses, and others hurt by the recession; and (3) place further restrictions on TARP recipients to limit executive compensation and other benefits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Girls and Women in Sports Day".

Bill: 111-hres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
School athletics
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. 
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of: (1) the positive influence of sports participation in the lives and health of girls and women; and (2) the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Elects certain named Majority Members to the House Committees on Homeland Security and on Oversight and Government Reform.

action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Majority Members to the House Committees on Homeland Security and on Oversight and Government Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H619)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H619)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H619)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Changing the size of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

Bill: 111-hres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to increase the composition of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence 21 to 22 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner, of whom not more than 13 (currently, 12) may be from the same party.

action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 

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

 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to increase the composition of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence 21 to 22 Members, Delegates, or the Resident Commissioner, of whom not more than 13 (currently, 12) may be from the same party.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H750)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H750)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H750)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House