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Expressing support for designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness, educate humans in the importance of adoption, and create a humane environment for any pet, including the importance of spaying and neutering of animals, and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-767
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs, address overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering of adopted pets, and bring Americans together to support this common goal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of October as "National Work and Family Month".

Bill: 111-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee leave
Family relationships
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Supports the designation of National Work and Family Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of balancing work and family to job productivity and healthy families, and that an important job characteristic is a work schedule that allows employees to spend time with families.

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 
Supports the designation of October as National Work and Family Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of balancing work and family to job productivity and healthy families, and that an important job characteristic is a work schedule that allows employees to spend time with families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-14
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. 775). (text: CR 10/13/2009 H11189)
action_date: 2009-10-14
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. 775).(text: CR 10/13/2009 H11189)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11351)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 768.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11189-11190)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and expressing support for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Bill: 111-hres-769
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives.
 
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to work towards providing youth with more service-learning opportunities.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in: (1) enriching and enhancing academic outcomes for youth; (2) engaging youth in positive experiences in the community; and (3) encouraging youth to make more constructive choices with regards to their lives.
 
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to work towards providing youth with more service-learning opportunities.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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 H10082)
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 H10082)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 769.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10082-10083)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Electing a minority member to a standing committee.

Bill: 111-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. 

action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 

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

 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9902)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9902)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9902)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.

Bill: 111-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.

action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Mesothelioma Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 582). (text: CR H7622)
action_date: 2010-11-29
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): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 582).(text: CR H7622)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7625-7626)
action_date: 2010-11-29
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: 2010-11-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 771.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7622-7623)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2918) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2918) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2918 (FY2010 legislative branch appropriations and continuing resolution).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 189 (Roll no. 738).
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 189 (Roll no. 738).
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9970)
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 772, the Chair put the question on adoption and, by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 772.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9965-9967; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9965)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-266, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-266, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force.

Bill: 111-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives is committed to: (1) promoting and sustaining the spirit of unity shared by members of the United States Submarine Force; (2) paying tribute once again to the seven submariners who were awarded the Medal of Honor, including two who were awarded the medal posthumously; and (3) keeping alive the memory of the Submarine Force veterans so that the American people never forget their courage and sacrifice.

action_date: 2009-11-02
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives is committed to: (1) promoting and sustaining the spirit of unity shared by members of the United States Submarine Force; (2) paying tribute once again to the seven submariners who were awarded the Medal of Honor, including two who were awarded the medal posthumously; and (3) keeping alive the memory of the Submarine Force veterans so that the American people never forget their courage and sacrifice.


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 H12148)
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 H12148)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 773.
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12148-12149)
action_date: 2009-11-02
text: Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation to Bermuda for accepting 4 individuals released from the detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bill: 111-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bermuda
Caribbean area
China
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Cuba
Detention of persons
Latin America
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives to Bermuda for accepting four Chinese Uighurs released from the detention facility at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2365)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation to Portugal for accepting two detainees released from Guantanamo Bay prison.

Bill: 111-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Cuba
Detention of persons
Europe
Latin America
Military facilities and property
Portugal

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Expresses appreciation to Portugal for accepting two men released from the Guantanamo Bay prison.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2363)
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Dartmouth Outing Club of Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States and its wilderness.

Bill: 111-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Land use and conservation
New Hampshire
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Congratulates the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States and its wilderness and commends the Club's ongoing commitment to further environmental stewardship and student leadership. 

action_date: 2010-01-19
text: 
Congratulates the Dartmouth Outing Club (DOC) at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, for 100 years of service to the United States and its wilderness and commends the Club's ongoing commitment to further environmental stewardship and student leadership. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H159)
action_date: 2010-01-19
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 H159)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 776.
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H159-160)
action_date: 2010-01-19
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring all those participating in a production of "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later" in remembrance of Matthew Shepard.

Bill: 111-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Hate crimes
Literature
Performing arts
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Honors all those participating in a production of &quot;The Laramie Project: 10: Years Later&quot; in remembrance of Matthew Shepard.
 
Expresses its continuing condemnation of all violent acts motivated by hatred, including the torture and murder of Matthew Shepard, and commends all Americans' involvement in building a more civil and tolerant society.
 
Congratulates the participants and patrons involved for continuing to engage in activities that raise awareness of hate crimes in our society. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the White House's increasing use of "czars" leads to inadequate vetting standards and unacceptable growth in the size and scope of the Federal Government.

Bill: 111-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2009-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: 
Demands that the White House rescind all czar appointments until proper vetting can occur.

Opposes the growth of the federal government through the appointment of unconfirmed personnel to policymaking positions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of youth runaway prevention and at-risk youth programs.

Bill: 111-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2009-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Homelessness and emergency shelter

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
Recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month. 

action_date: 2009-12-14
text: 
Recognizes the importance of youth runaway prevention and urges support for greater public awareness efforts and effective runaway youth prevention programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 341 - 0 (Roll no. 969). (text: CR H14839)
action_date: 2009-12-14
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): 341 - 0 (Roll no. 969).(text: CR H14839)
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14843-14844)
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 779.
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14839-14840)
action_date: 2009-12-14
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House