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Establishing a select committee to make a thorough and complete investigation of the causes of the current financial crisis and other matters.

Bill: 111-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Economic performance and conditions
Financial crises and stabilization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Establishes a select committee in the House to investigate the causes of the current financial crisis and to report its findings during the current Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4553)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.

Bill: 111-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African American men. Urges federal agencies to designate additional funds for research and education, awareness, and early detection efforts at the grassroots levels to end such crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Perriello, Thomas S.P. [D-VA-5]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Congratulates Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States.

action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leadership to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5681)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5681)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 347.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5681-5682)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of North Carolina men's basketball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Congratulates the North Carolina Tar Heels for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship. 

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the North Carolina Tar Heels for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 236). (text: CR 5/5/2009 H5119)
action_date: 2009-05-06
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 236).(text: CR 5/5/2009 H5119)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5272)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Price (NC) 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: 2009-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 348.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5118-5122)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2009 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.

Bill: 111-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Health programs administration and funding
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting new resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals with autism, and promoting understanding of their special needs.

Commends parents and relatives for providing for the special needs of children with autism.

Stresses the need to begin early intervention services.

Recognizes: (1) the shortage of appropriately trained teachers to teach, assist, and respond to special needs students; and (2) the importance of worker training programs tailored to the needs of developmentally disabled persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable contributions to the national past-time of baseball, the community, and the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
News media and reporting
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas (member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame) for his invaluable contributions to baseball, the community, and the nation. 

action_date: 2009-07-23
text: 

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

Honors the life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas (member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame) for his invaluable contributions to baseball, the community, and the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 619). (text: CR 7/21/2009 H8466-8467)
action_date: 2009-07-23
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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 619).(text: CR 7/21/2009 H8466-8467)
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8603)
action_date: 2009-07-21
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: 2009-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 350.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8466-8468)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Federal statute requiring firearm registration would unduly burden the Second Amendment right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Bill: 111-hres-351
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Licensing and registrations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a federal statute requiring firearm registration would be contrary to the Constitution of the United States, would unduly burden the right to keep and bear arms, and would stand in opposition to the founding principles of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1145) to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1145) to implement a National Water Research and Development Initiative.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4693)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4693)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4695)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 352.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4693-4695)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-82, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-82, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Youth Service Days.

Bill: 111-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of youth of the United States and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Global Youth Services Days 2009.
 
Calls on the citizens of the United States to observe the day, support the volunteer efforts of young people, and engage them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities today as an investment in the future of the United States.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of youth of the United States and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Global Youth Services Days 2009.
 
Calls on the citizens of the United States to observe the day, support the volunteer efforts of young people, and engage them in meaningful community service, service-learning, and decision-making opportunities today as an investment in the future of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H5122)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 233).(text: CR H5122)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5132-5133)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Polis (CO) 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: 2009-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 353.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5122-5123)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the climate system of the Earth is warming and that most of the increase in global average temperatures is very likely due to the observed increase in human greenhouse gas emissions.

Bill: 111-hres-354
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) the Earth's climate system is warming; (2) most of the increase in global average temperatures is very likely due to the observed increase in human greenhouse gas emissions; and (3) legislation is needed to mitigate risks humans and ecosystems face from a warming climate system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May 17-23, 2009, as National Dog Bite Prevention Week, and calling upon all municipalities to work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees, including laws encouraging responsible dog ownership.

Bill: 111-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Postal service
State and local government operations
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Dog Bite Prevention Week for the protection of United States Postal Service (USPS) employees and the public. 
 
Urges: (1) municipalities to work with USPS to implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs; and (2) communities to address preventing USPS employees from receiving dog bite injuries and protecting them from canine aggression and to enact model programs and legislation addressing the factors contributing to a dog's tendency to bite USPS employees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day", in celebration of the Nation's largest youth scouting organization's 100th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Federally chartered organizations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of such organization's 100th anniversary.

action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of such organization's 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6277)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6277)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 356.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6277-6279)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-357
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education.
 
Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing personal debt in the United States.

action_date: 2009-04-29
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 Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education.
 
Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing personal debt in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 217). (text: CR 4/28/2009 H4855-4856)
action_date: 2009-04-29
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): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 217).(text: CR 4/28/2009 H4855-4856)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4928)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Moore (KS) 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: 2009-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 357.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4855-4857)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Mr. Moore (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House