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Expressing grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software, and urging U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world.

Bill: 111-hres-590
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Expresses: (1) grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software; and (2) support for the Chinese people in their quest for Internet freedom and free expression.
 
Calls on: (1) the Chinese government to rescind its requirement for Green Dam to be preinstalled on all new computers; and (2) U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives all information in his possession relating to certain specific communications with and financial assistance provided to General Motors Corporation and Chrysler LLC.

Bill: 111-hres-591
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Bankruptcy
Congressional oversight
Corporate finance and management
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial crises and stabilization
Government information and archives
Government lending and loan guarantees
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Industrial facilities
Labor-management relations
Manufacturing
Motor vehicles
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Directs the President to transmit to the House Representatives copies of all documents, records, and communications in the President's possession referring or relating to the roles of the President and the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry with respect to plans for the reorganization or restructuring of General Motors Corporation (GM) and Chrysler, LLC. 

action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives documents and communications concerning specified aspects of the role of the Presidential Task Force on the Auto Industry (Task Force) in connection with the 2009 bankruptcy proceedings of General Motors Corporation and Chrysler LLC (GM and Chrysler), as well as: (1) Task Force interaction with any other entity regarding GM or Chrysler dealerships selected for closure; (2) the role of the Task Force concerning employee and retiree benefits of GM and the Delphi Corporation, including its role in establishing the Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association; (3) the President's role in determining dealership closures and plant closings; (4) the role of the Task Force concerning part ownership of GM or Chrysler post-bankruptcy by bondholders and the United Auto Workers; (5) the decision to forgive federal loans made to GM or Chrysler under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA); (6) whether GM or Chrysler were lawfully eligible to receive TARP financial assistance; and (7) actual TARP payments to automobile manufacturers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 97.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 111-231.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 111-231.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-592
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the second annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. 
 
Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; and (2) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State.

Bill: 111-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hawaii
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's entry into the union as the 50th state. 

action_date: 2009-07-27
text: 
Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hawaii's entry into the union as the 50th state. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 647). (text: CR H8839)
action_date: 2009-07-27
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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 647).(text: CR H8839)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8846)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Bachmann 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: 2009-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 593.
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8839-8842)
action_date: 2009-07-27
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the 2009 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Congratulates the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the 2009 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing persons of African descent in Europe.

Bill: 111-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Encourages the United States and the international community to recognize the contributions of Black Europeans.
 
Calls upon European parliamentarians to promote racial equality and combat racial discrimination through efforts such as introducing legislation, speaking out in their parliaments against racism, and working with Black European and other minority communities to develop relevant policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1619-1620)
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Black European Summit.

Bill: 111-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Belgium
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for the Black European Summit. 
 
Urges the United States to continue efforts to partner with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to combat racism and inequality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1633-1634)
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Rules to conduct its meetings and hearings in the Hall of the House, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Amends Rule IV (The Hall of the House) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Rules to conduct all of its meetings and hearings in the Hall of the House.
 
Requires such meetings and hearings to be open to the public and to coverage by audio and visual means unless disclosure of matters to be considered would endanger national security, would compromise sensitive law enforcement information, or otherwise would violate a law or rule of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the fire at the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.

Bill: 111-hres-598
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: California
Child care and development
Child health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
Health facilities and institutions
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims and their families of the fire at the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
 
Commends the firefighters and civilians who risked their lives to rescue children from the fire and the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Sacramento, California, for providing assistance.
 
Acknowledges the importance of fire codes and fire sprinkler systems in avoiding such tragedies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Minute Man National Historical Park on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-599
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historic sites and heritage areas
Massachusetts
Parks, recreation areas, trails
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the: (1) Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts serves an essential role in preserving the sites and landscapes in New England where the American Revolution began, and in educating the public about the historic events that led to the birth of the nation; (2) Park honors and commemorates the ideals of democracy, liberty, and freedom that are the foundation of the nation and sources of inspiration for people everywhere; and (3) creation of the Park 50 years ago continues to benefit Americans, preserves the proud legacy of the Revolution, and serves as an enduring resource for future generations. 

action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the: (1) Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts serves an essential role in preserving the sites and landscapes in New England where the American Revolution began, and in educating the public about the historic events that led to the birth of the nation; (2) Park honors and commemorates the ideals of democracy, liberty, and freedom that are the foundation of the nation and sources of inspiration for people everywhere; and (3) creation of the Park 50 years ago continues to benefit Americans, preserves the proud legacy of the Revolution, and serves as an enduring resource for future generations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9758-9759)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9758-9759)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 599.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9758-9760)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1624)
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring an American Legend and Musical Icon.

Bill: 111-hres-600
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health facilities and institutions
Music
Performing arts
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Recognizes Michael Jackson (American musical recording and performing artist, legend, and icon) as a global humanitarian and a noted leader in the fight against worldwide hunger and medical crises.
 
Celebrates Michael Jackson as an accomplished contributor to the worlds of arts and entertainment, scientific advances in the treatment of HIV/AIDS, and global food security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Bill: 111-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Congressional tributes
Fires
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Commends the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for: (1) the support its members provide to fire service members and their families facing cancer; and (2) the awareness it brings to such members and families about cancer prevention and screening. Encourages fire service organizations to provide information to fire service members about the Network.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President and directing that the Secretary of Defense transmit to the House of Representatives all information in their possession relating to specific communications regarding detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism.

Bill: 111-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Requests the President, and directs the Secretary of Defense, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any portions of all documents, records, and communications in the Secretary's possession created on or after January 1, 2005, regarding how notifying foreign persons captured in Afghanistan who are suspected of terrorism and detainees in the custody of the Department of Defense of their rights under
 Miranda v. Arizona
 (
Miranda 
rights) may affect: (1) Operation Enduring Freedom rules of engagement; (2) Operation Enduring Freedom post-capture interrogations and intelligence-gathering; (3) U.S. overall Operation Enduring Freedom counterinsurgency strategy and objectives; (4) U.S. military operations and objectives in Afghanistan; and (5) risks to members of the Armed Forces operating in Afghanistan.

action_date: 2009-07-23
text: 
Requests the President, and directs the Secretary of Defense, to transmit to the House of Representatives a report on how the reading of rights under
 Miranda v. Arizona
 (
Miranda 
rights) may affect: (1) Operation Enduring Freedom rules of engagement; (2) Operation Enduring Freedom post-capture interrogations and intelligence-gathering; (3) U.S. overall Operation Enduring Freedom counterinsurgency strategy and objectives; (4) U.S. military operations and objectives in Afghanistan; and (5) risks to members of the Armed Forces operating in Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-221.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Armed Services. H. Rept. 111-221.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

Bill: 111-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
 
Acknowledges Mahatma Gandhi's unique role in the establishment of the state of India and its democratic institutions. 
 
Congratulates the visionary leadership of Mahatma Gandhi which enhanced the deepening friendship between the United States and India. 

action_date: 2009-10-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
 
Acknowledges Mahatma Gandhi's unique role in the establishment of the state of India and its democratic institutions. 
 
Congratulates the visionary leadership of Mahatma Gandhi which enhanced the deepening friendship between the United States and India. 


Legislative actions:
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11323-11324)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11323-11324)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 603.
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11323-11325)
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the vital role of the Proliferation Security Initiative in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.

Bill: 111-hres-604
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the Proliferation Strategy Initiative's (PSI) success in enhancing the ability of participating countries to interdict the shipment of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, and their means of delivery.
 
Congratulates the Republic of Korea for its decision to participate in the PSI to counter the threat posed by the North Korean regime.
 
Urges: (1) President Obama to further cooperation to stop the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; and (2) countries not yet participating in the PSI, especially China, to fully cooperate with PSI countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-26
text: Introduced in House