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Supporting the goals and ideals of "IEEE Engineering the Future" Day on May 13, 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-413
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2009-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 
Recognizes the importance of engineering and technology to meeting the nation's most pressing challenges.
 
Congratulates IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) on its 125th anniversary.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of IEEE Engineering the Future Day on May 13, 2009. 

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of engineering and technology to meeting the nation's most pressing challenges. 
 
Congratulates IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) on its 125th anniversary.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of IEEE Engineering the Future Day on May 13, 2009. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 244). (text: CR H5411)
action_date: 2009-05-12
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 244).(text: CR H5411)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5446)
action_date: 2009-05-12
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: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 413.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5411-5413)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the country of Georgia.

Bill: 111-hres-414
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Free trade and trade barriers
Georgia (Republic)
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the Republic of Georgia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the heroic efforts of the people fighting the floods in North Dakota and Minnesota.

Bill: 111-hres-415
Sponsor: Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Natural disasters
North Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Commends: (1) the people of North Dakota and Minnesota for their efforts in fighting the floods in those states; and (2) the people from around the United States who assisted them.
 
Expresses appreciation to the officials of the federal agencies working in North Dakota and Minnesota for their effective response to the disaster.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the communities of North Dakota and Minnesota to recover from the 2009 flooding and to improve protections against flooding in the future.

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Commends: (1) the people of North Dakota and Minnesota for their efforts in fighting the floods in those states; and (2) the people from around the United States who assisted them.
 
Expresses appreciation to the officials of the federal agencies working in North Dakota and Minnesota for their effective response to the disaster.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the communities of North Dakota and Minnesota to recover from the 2009 flooding and to improve protections against flooding in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5430)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5430)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 415.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5430-5433)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mr. Walz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.

Bill: 111-hres-416
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Disability and health-based discrimination
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations
Senate
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States recommits to fighting discrimination, xenophobia, and human and civil rights abuses in both domestic and foreign policy; (2) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of specified covenants and conventions of the United Nations and the International Labor Organization; and (4) the United States should fully support the Inter-American human rights system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1108)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby.

Bill: 111-hres-418
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Kentucky

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Commends Calvin Borel for his victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Fostering resilience in African American youth.

Bill: 111-hres-419
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Mental health
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Encourages research that promotes health and well-being among African-American youth and seeks to understand the relationship between resilience and the various types of development including physical, identity, emotional, social, and cognitive.
 
Supports related research.
 
Endorses the development of centers on resilience.
 

 
Encourages increased collaboration across federal funding agencies involved in resilience research.
 
Promotes interdisciplinary partnerships among physicians, mental health practitioners, educators, schools, community leaders, government agencies, and families to ensure adaptation, dissemination, and implementation of culturally relevant, evidence-based treatments that incorporate resilience strategies in community settings for African-American youth, families, and communities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1097)
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day.

Bill: 111-hres-420
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Celebrates the U.S. flag. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Flag Day. 

action_date: 2009-06-08
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the U.S. flag. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Flag Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR H6282-6283)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 313).(text: CR H6282-6283)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6291)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2009-06-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 420.
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6282-6284)
action_date: 2009-06-08
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th year anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-421
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
North Carolina
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Congratulates the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary. 
 
Commends the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park Service (NPS) for 75 years of successful management and preservation of the Park's land. 
 
Commends the citizens of east Tennessee and western North Carolina for their vision and sacrifice in bringing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park into being. 

action_date: 2009-06-02
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on its 75th anniversary. 
 
Commends the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park Service (NPS) for 75 years of successful management and preservation of the Park's land. 
 
Commends the citizens of east Tennessee and western North Carolina for their vision and sacrifice in bringing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park into being. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H6028)
action_date: 2009-06-02
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): 392 - 1 (Roll no. 292).(text: CR H6028)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6049-6050)
action_date: 2009-06-02
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: 2009-06-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 421.
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6028-6029)
action_date: 2009-06-02
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating LeBron James for being named the 2009 Most Valuable Player in the National Basketball Association.

Bill: 111-hres-422
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Ohio
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Congratulates LeBron James for: (1) being named the 2008-2009 National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player; and (2) being the first Cleveland Cavaliers player, and the youngest player since 1979, to be named Most Valuable Player.
 
Recognizes his contributions to the cities of Akron and Cleveland.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-423
Sponsor: Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mining
Nuclear weapons
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons programs of the United States, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to recognize such a day of remembrance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach Samuel B. Kent, a judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Bill: 111-hres-424
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Judges
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Authorizes and directs the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach Samuel B. Kent, a judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. 
 

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Authorizes and directs the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire whether the House should impeach Samuel B. Kent, a judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5444-5445)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5444-5445)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5444-5445)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Ms. Slaughter asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-425
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 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: 2009-05-12
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated subcommittee, to investigate immediately, for a report to the House within two months on, the relationship between: (1) the source and timing of past campaign contributions to Members of the House related to a certain raided defense-lobbying firm; and (2) earmark requests made by Members on behalf of the firm's clients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 182, 15 Present (Roll no. 243).
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Ms. Slaughter moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5445-5446; text of measure as introduced: CR H5445)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring police officers and law enforcement professionals during Police Week.

Bill: 111-hres-426
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2009-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that Police Week provides an opportunity to honor police officers and law enforcement personnel for their selfless acts of bravery.
 
Honors police officers for their efforts to create safer and more secure communities.
 
Expresses the strong support of the House of Representatives for the nation's police officers and law enforcement personnel.
 

action_date: 2009-05-19
text: 

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

 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that Police Week provides an opportunity to honor police officers and law enforcement personnel for their selfless acts of bravery.
 
Honors police officers for their efforts to create safer and more secure communities.
 
Expresses the strong support of the House of Representatives for the nation's police officers and law enforcement personnel.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5738-5739)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5738-5739)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 426.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5738-5740)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Introduced in House