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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to honor military personnel who have died in service to the United States and to acknowledge the sacrifice of the families of those individuals as part of the National Weekend of Remembrance.

Bill: 111-hconres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2009-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: 
Permits the White House Commission on Remembrance to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 26, 2009, to honor military personnel who have died in service to the United States and to acknowledge the sacrifice of their families as part of the National Weekend of Remembrance. 

action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 

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

 
Permits the White House Commission on Remembrance to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 26, 2009, to honor military personnel who have died in service to the United States and to acknowledge the sacrifice of their families as part of the National Weekend of Remembrance. 

action_date: 2009-08-05
text: 

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

 
Permits the White House Commission on Remembrance to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on September 26, 2009, to honor military personnel who have died in service to the United States and to acknowledge the sacrifice of their families as part of the National Weekend of Remembrance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-08-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8889)
action_date: 2009-08-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8889)
action_date: 2009-08-03
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9244)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9244)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9244)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Mr. Oberstar asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 111-hconres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 31, 2009, Saturday, August 1, 2009, or Sunday, August 2, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 6, 2009, through Tuesday, August 11, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.

action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 31, 2009, Saturday, August 1, 2009, or Sunday, August 2, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 6, 2009, through Tuesday, August 11, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.

action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 

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

 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, July 31, 2009, Saturday, August 1, 2009, or Sunday, August 2, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 6, 2009, through Tuesday, August 11, 2009, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8633; text as passed Senate: CR S8633)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8633; text as passed Senate: CR S8633)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 676). (text: CR H9137)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 191 (Roll no. 676).(text: CR H9137)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9137-9138)
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should not levy any additional taxes on firearms or firearm ammunition during the current economic hardship.

Bill: 111-hconres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5]
Introduced: 2009-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
Firearms and explosives
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that no additional taxes should be imposed on the sale of firearms or firearm ammunition during the current economic hardship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should recognize the importance of auto dealerships to communities across the country by encouraging remedies for those franchises eliminated during recent car manufacturer bankruptcies.

Bill: 111-hconres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Bankruptcy
Financial crises and stabilization
Manufacturing
Motor vehicles
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should work to find remedies that are mutually beneficial to both General Motors (GM) and Chrysler and car dealership franchises dissolved during the recent bankruptcies of those car manufacturers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to commemorate the War of 1812 and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 111-hconres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Postal service
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the War of 1812; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2144)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Zzz's to A's Resolution

Bill: 111-hconres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
Zzz's to A's Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin the school day no earlier than 9:00 a.m.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of October 1, 2009, through October 3, 2009, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week, and October as "Crime Prevention Month".

Bill: 111-hconres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2009-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week and for Crime Prevention Month.
 
Commends the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime. 
 
Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote action to reduce crime and build safer communities. 
 
Encourages government agencies, civil groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during Crime Prevention Month.

action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week and for Crime Prevention Month.
 
Commends the efforts of local law enforcement agencies and their community partners in the fight against crime. 
 
Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue to promote action to reduce crime and build safer communities. 
 
Encourages government agencies, civil groups, schools, businesses, and youth organizations to educate the public, showcase their accomplishments, and explore new partnerships during Crime Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12004)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12004)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 177.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12004-12006)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-08-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Bill: 111-hconres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2009-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 
Provides for a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009, to receive a message from the President.

action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 

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

 
Provides for a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009, to receive a message from the President.

action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 

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

 
Provides for a joint session of Congress on September 9, 2009, to receive a message from the President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9141)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9141)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9287)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9287)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9287-9288)
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on September 21, 2009, and ending on September 25, 2009, as "National Health Information Technology Week".

Bill: 111-hconres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2009-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Health Information Technology Week. 

Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems to transforming health care. Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon all stakeholders to promote the use of such systems to transform the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Lieutenant Colonel Matt Urban and his service during World War II.

Bill: 111-hconres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2009-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Lieutenant Colonel Matt Urban and his service during World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of September as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2009-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month to enhance thyroid cancer awareness and encourage early detection.
 
Recognizes the work of national and community thyroid cancer organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug to the United States and the world.

Bill: 111-hconres-183
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural research
Congressional tributes
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Recognizes Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for the years of service to the United States and the world.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the bankruptcy proceedings of Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. and Lehman Brothers Europe Inc. be resolved in an equitable and expeditious process between the United States and United Kingdom, and that the interests of American investors be given due consideration and be treated with urgency throughout.

Bill: 111-hconres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2009-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Bankruptcy
Europe
Financial services and investments
International organizations and cooperation
U.S. and foreign investments
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Lehman Brothers Holding Inc. and Lehman Brothers Europe Inc. bankruptcy administrators in the United States and United Kingdom should establish an international framework for coordinating bankruptcy proceedings among the business holdings and operations in each country; (2) the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should dedicate sufficient resources to ensure an expedited resolution serving the interest of American investors in an equitable manner; and (3) there should be increased cooperation among the various Lehman Brothers entities as well as the respective U.S. and United Kingdom regulatory agencies to insure the swift return of customer assets held in Lehman Brothers Europe Inc.'s prime brokerage unit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and 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: 2009-09-14
text: Referred to House Financial Services
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should issue, and Congress should hold hearings on, a report and a certification regarding the responsibilities, authorities, and powers of his "czars".

Bill: 111-hconres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2009-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 
Urges: (1) the President to issue a report clearly outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, and authorities of the special assistants he has appointed (commonly referred to as &quot;czars&quot;) and to certify to Congress that such czars will not assert powers other than those granted by statute to a commissioned officer on the President's staff; and (2) Congress to hold hearings on such report and certification within 30 days.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hconres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2009-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

action_date: 2009-09-29
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 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.

action_date: 2009-09-30
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 Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9991)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9991)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10016)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10016)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 186.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10016-10018)
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo, which struck Charleston, South Carolina on September 21 through September 22, 1989.

Bill: 111-hconres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Natural disasters
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo and remembers its victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House