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Commending Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils for breaking the National Hockey League all time regular season wins record.

Bill: 111-hres-293
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2009-03-26 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New Jersey
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: 
Commends goaltender Martin Brodeur of the New Jersey Devils for breaking the National Hockey League all time regular season wins record. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 279) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-294
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 279) providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4141)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4141)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4143)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 294.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4141-4143)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the resolution shall be considered as adopted. The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution and provides that the resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. the rule provides one motion to recommit which may not contain instructions.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-63, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-63, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-295
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Congressional elections
Defense spending
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated investigative subcommittee, to begin immediately an investigation and report to the House on the relationship between: (1) the source and timing of past campaign contributions to Members of the House related to the raided prominent defense-lobbying firm; and (2) earmark requests made by Members on behalf of the firm's clients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 173, 13 Present (Roll no. 163).
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Mr. Miller, George moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Flake rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 295 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4100-4101; text of measure as introduced: CR H4100)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Bill: 111-hres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1388) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 173 (Roll no. 166). (text: CR H4139)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 173 (Roll no. 166).(text: CR H4139)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4143-4144)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 296, the Chair put the question of adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the yeas prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4141)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 296.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4139-4141)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: The resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1388 and makes in order a motion by the Chair of the Committee on Education and Labor to concur in the Senate amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against the motion except clause 10 of rule XXI, provides that the Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read, and provides one hour of debate on the motion equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor. H.Res. 289 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-67, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-67, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May 25, 2009, as National Missing Children's Day.

Bill: 111-hres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day; and (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph (and urges all parents and guardians to follow this precaution). Acknowledges that National Missing Children's Day should remind Americans not to forget the children who are still missing and not to waver in the effort to reunite them with their families.

action_date: 2009-05-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day; and (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph (and urges all parents and guardians to follow this precaution). Acknowledges that National Missing Children's Day should remind Americans not to forget the children who are still missing and not to waver in the effort to reunite them with their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 278). (text: CR 5/18/2009 H5679)
action_date: 2009-05-20
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. 278).(text: CR 5/18/2009 H5679)
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5841-5842)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Tonko 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: 2009-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 297.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5679-5681)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the on-premise sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses.

Bill: 111-hres-298
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Marketing and advertising
Small Business Administration
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Applauds the Small Business Administration for educating small business owners on the benefits of using on-premises signs to overcome competitive disadvantages in marketing and advertising.
 
Encourages the on-premise sign industry to continue its efforts to develop safer, more effective, and more affordable signage products to alleviate such disadvantages.

action_date: 2009-04-01
text: 

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

 
Applauds the Small Business Administration for educating small business owners on the benefits of using on-premises signs to overcome competitive disadvantages in marketing and advertising.
 
Encourages the on-premise sign industry to continue its efforts to develop safer, more effective, and more affordable signage products to alleviate such disadvantages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4369)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4369)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 298.
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4369-4370)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009, and throughout the year.

Bill: 111-hres-299
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
 
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.


Legislative actions:
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H5111)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0, 4 Present (Roll no. 231).(text: CR H5111)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5131-5132)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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: 2009-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 299.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5111-5113)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E807)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-300
Sponsor: Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
New York State
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
 Congratulates Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Recognizes its current staff, campers, and alumni for their contributions to their community.

action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Congratulates Camp Dudley YMCA of Westport, New York, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Recognizes its current staff, campers, and alumni for their contributions to their community.


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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 267). (text: CR H5677-5678)
action_date: 2009-05-18
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): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 267).(text: CR H5677-5678)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5688-5689)
action_date: 2009-05-18
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: 2009-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 300.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5677-5679)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Dr.John Hope Franklin.

Bill: 111-hres-301
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2009-03-30 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: 
 Celebrates the life and accomplishments of John Hope Franklin and honors his contributions to American society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing the life and achievements of John Hope Franklin, one of the Nation's most distinguished scholars.

Bill: 111-hres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
 Commends John Hope Franklin for helping to integrate the African-American experience into the telling of American history.
 
 Encourages the nation to honor his achievements and contributions and recognize his scholarship and service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the First Congressional District of Hawaii.

Bill: 111-hres-303
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Hawaii
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 1st congressional district of Hawaii.

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 1st congressional district of Hawaii.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4192)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4192)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4192)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Mr. Brady (PA) filed a privileged report from the Committee on House Administration on H. Res. 303.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-68, by Mr. Brady (PA).
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-68, by Mr. Brady (PA).
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 111-hres-304
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 
Elects specified Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2009-03-31
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4192-4193)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4192-4193)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4192-4193)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 85) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.

Bill: 111-hres-305
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 85) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 179 (Roll no. 176). (text: CR H4257)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 179 (Roll no. 176).(text: CR H4257)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4284-4285)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 305, the Chair put the question on adoption of agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4262)
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 305.
action_date: 2009-04-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4257-4262)
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-70, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-70, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Introduced in House