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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan.

Bill: 111-hconres-301
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Military operations and strategy
Pakistan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
 Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution (such section requires the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces engaged in hostilities outside the United States without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization if Congress directs such removal by concurrent resolution), to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Pakistan: (1) by no later than the end of the period of 30 days beginning on the day on which this concurrent resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove the Armed Forces before the end of that period, by no later than December 31, 2010, or such earlier date as the President determines that the Armed Forces can safely be removed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 372, 4 Present (Roll no. 473).
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 372, 4 Present (Roll no. 473).
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6124)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 301.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 301 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1556. (consideration: CR H6114-6124; text of measure as introduced: CR H6114)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Rule H. Res. 1556 passed House.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1556 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 301 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act into public law.

Bill: 111-hconres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Presidential administrations
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
Honors the American leaders who worked in a bipartisan fashion to author and pass the Social Security Act into law.
 
Acknowledges the importance of Social Security to our society as a reliable, stable source of income for retired seniors, disabled workers, and the dependents of deceased workers.
 
Commits Congress to preserving the fundamental right to Social Security benefits in retirement for future generations of Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the growing threat that al Qaeda and its affiliates in Africa, particularly al Shabaab and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, pose to the United States and its allies and interests.

Bill: 111-hconres-303
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
International organizations and cooperation
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
Recognizes the growing threat that al Qaeda and its affiliates in Africa, particularly al Shabaab and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, pose to the United States and its allies. 
 
Acknowledges the cooperation of a number of governments and regional organizations in Africa to deny safehaven to al Qaeda and its affiliates and calls upon all governments to intensify their efforts toward that end.
 
Calls upon the Administration to formulate a comprehensive strategy, in cooperation with relevant stakeholders in the U.S. government and its African partners, to confront the threat posed by al Qaeda and its affiliates in Africa and prevent the spread of violent Islamist extremism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010

Bill: 111-hconres-304
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 725 (Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010).

action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 725 (Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010).

action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 725 (Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6263)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6263)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6024-6025)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6024-6025)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6024-6025)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning contraceptives for women.

Bill: 111-hconres-305
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) a national campaign to help all women, regardless of income, avoid unintended pregnancy and abortion through access to contraception; and (2) programs and policies that make it easier for women to obtain contraceptives and use them consistently and correctly.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the photo exhibition "Being Untouchable" and a ceremony in honor of the exhibition.

Bill: 111-hconres-306
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
India
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Photography and imaging
Religion
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on December 9, 2010, for the photo exhibition &quot;Being Untouchable,&quot; which highlights different aspects of the social exclusion, resilience, and extraordinary spirit of the Dalit community in India, and for a ceremony in honor of the exhibition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.

Bill: 111-hconres-307
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
 Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 5, 2010, through Saturday, August 14, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, September 13, 2010.

action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 5, 2010, through Saturday, August 14, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, September 13, 2010.

action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 5, 2010, through Saturday, August 14, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, September 13, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6981-6982; text as passed Senate: CR S6982)
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6981-6982; text as passed Senate: CR S6982)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6306)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6306)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6306)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hconres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 29, 2010, through Tuesday, August 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 29, 2010, through Tuesday, August 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.

action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 

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

 
 Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 29, 2010, through Tuesday, August 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6539)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6539)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 483). (text: CR H6306)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 483).(text: CR H6306)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6306-6307)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for a $500 million recovery fund focusing exclusively on travel and tourism to be administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of the BP oil spill.

Bill: 111-hconres-309
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Accidents
Alabama
Civil actions and liability
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Mississippi
Oil and gas
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) BP should fund a $500 million dollar recovery fund focusing exclusively on travel and tourism; (2) the fund should be administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility through a transparent process with defined criteria for award; and (3) county or parish and state tourism boards and visitors bureaus in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida should all be eligible for funding based upon a demonstrated decline in travelers since the beginning of the BP oil spill.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 111-hconres-310
Sponsor: Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Honors the members of the Armed Forces who have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Extends gratitude to U.S. military and civilian personnel responsible for directing the implementation of the &quot;surge strategy&quot; and bringing security and stability to Iraq. Expresses a commitment to working with President Obama and the Administration to build on the military success in Iraq since the surge.
 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of success in Iraq; and (2) that the President and the Administration have a responsibility to build a lasting strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, 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: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services.

Bill: 111-hconres-311
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Declares that: (1) it is Congress's responsibility to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to broadband Internet services; and (2) the FCC should suspend any further action on its proceeding to extend its traditional communications regulatory authority to include such services until Congress delegates such authority to the FCC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Springfield Baptist Church as the first African-American church established in the City of Greensboro, Georgia, following the Emancipation Proclamation and, therefore, the oldest in Greene County, on the occasion of its placement as a permanent marker by the Georgia Historical Society.

Bill: 111-hconres-312
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Georgia
Historic sites and heritage areas
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Recognizes Springfield Baptist Church as the first African-American church established in Greensboro, Georgia, following the Emancipation Proclamation and as the oldest in Greene County on the occasion of its placement as a permanent marker by the Georgia Historical Society. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing thanks to the people of Qatar for their assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Bill: 111-hconres-313
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Louisiana
Middle East
Mississippi
Natural disasters
Qatar

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Thanks the people of Qatar for their generous Hurricane Katrina assistance to the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the closure of the main entrance to the Supreme Court.

Bill: 111-hconres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Supreme Court tradition of openness as symbolized by its open front doors should be honored and continued to be upheld; (2) even in the face of threats from enemies, it is of critical and symbolic importance that the United States demonstrates to the world that its most sacred institutions will continue to be open for business to all who seek justice; and (3) the Supreme Court should act with great dispatch to take every step to open its main doors as a public entrance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1503)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the formation and supporting the objectives of the Friends of Israel Initiative.

Bill: 111-hconres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the formation of the Friends of Israel Initiative and affirms its founding goals. 
 
Reaffirms bipartisan support for: (1) the alliance and friendship between the governments and peoples of the United States and Israel; (2) Israel's security and right to self-defense; and (3) Israel's right to exist as a democratic Jewish state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve membership in the United Nations.

Bill: 111-hconres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
International organizations and cooperation
Taiwan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Taiwan and its people deserve membership in the United Nations (U.N.); and (2) the United States should fulfill the commitment it made in the 1994 Taiwan Policy Review to more actively support Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the national partnership between Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Bill: 111-hconres-317
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2010-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: 
Recognizes the historic partnership between the Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternities and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
 
Acknowledges the volunteer mentors who offer their time, knowledge, and hearts to the neediest children.
 
Encourages additional partnerships in the spirit of the collaboration between the fraternities and Big Brothers Big Sisters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Introduced in House