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Expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration and that legislation should be enacted to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions.

Bill: 111-hconres-19
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) state and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration; (2) current laws governing immigration enforcement should be enforced to the highest extent of the law; and (3) legislation to enhance border security and the enforcement of immigration laws should be passed quickly in order to ease the burden on state and local government agencies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to House Homeland Security
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.

Bill: 111-hconres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Crimes against children
Human rights
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Commending the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Arkansas National Guard upon its completion of a second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 111-hconres-21
Sponsor: Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Arkansas
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Commends the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Team) of the Arkansas National Guard for their exemplary service to the United States and the completion of their second deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Recognizes the service and sacrifice of the Team members and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Joint Select Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs.

Bill: 111-hconres-22
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Establishes in the Senate and the House of Representatives the Joint Select Committee on Reorganization and Reform of Foreign Assistance Agencies and Programs which shall investigate: (1) the organization of the various federal agencies and departments that oversee and implement U.S. foreign assistance programs; (2) U.S. foreign assistance program objectives, staffing and funding levels, and performance; and (3) legislative procedures and organization related to the authorization and appropriation of funding for and oversight of U.S. foreign assistance programs and agencies.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax giveaway since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans should be repealed and those monies instead invested in vital programs to relieve the growing burden on the working poor and to alleviate poverty in America.

Bill: 111-hconres-23
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax rates
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the portion of tax cuts enacted in or after 2001 that benefits the wealthiest 5% of Americans should be repealed and the revenues from such repeal should be used to alleviate poverty in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.

Bill: 111-hconres-24
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hconres-25
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2009-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment of the House.

Bill: 111-hconres-26
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Declares that, when the House adjourns: (1) on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009; and (2) on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009.

action_date: 2009-01-27
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: (1) on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009; and (2) on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009.

action_date: 2009-01-28
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: (1) on Wednesday, January 28, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2009; and (2) on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1004-1005)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1004-1005)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H543)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H543)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H543)
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Bill: 111-hconres-27
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Presidential administrations
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on February 12, 2009, for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on February 12, 2009, for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on February 12, 2009, for a ceremony in honor of the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1472; text as passed Senate: CR S1472)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1472; text as passed Senate: CR S1472)
action_date: 2009-01-30
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H607)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H607)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H607)
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Mr. Capuano asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding sexual assaults and rape in the military.

Bill: 111-hconres-28
Sponsor: Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2009-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Military law
Military personnel and dependents
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: 
Calls for the Secretary of Defense to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and encourage investigation and prosecution of sexual assault and rape cases in the military. 
 
Sets forth elements to be included in such strategy, including: (1) requiring commanders to be held accountable for sexual assaults and rapes in their units and for disposition of such cases; (2) developing prevention and response programs to create a culture that prevents sexual assault and rape in the military and encourages more reporting by victims; (3) reviewing the capacity of the legal infrastructure in the military to investigate and prosecute effectively sexual assault cases; (4) examining any barriers on military facilities to conducting effective investigations of sexual assault and rape cases; and (5) ensuring that the command affords an alleged sexual assault victim an opportunity for a base transfer should a military protection order be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United Nations should take immediate steps to improve the transparency and accountability of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) in the Near East to ensure that it is not providing funding, employment, or other support to terrorists.

Bill: 111-hconres-29
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Urges the Secretary of State to take measures to certify that United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) operates in full compliance with the Foreign Assistance Act and that no American taxpayer dollars are being directed to terrorists or to further terrorist propaganda.
 
Calls on UNRWA to improve the transparency of educational materials used in UNRWA-administered schools.
 
Urges UNRWA to implement terrorist name recognition software and other screening procedures to help ensure that UNRWA staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries are neither terrorists nor affiliated with terrorist organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to authorize the return to the people of the Philippines of two church bells that were taken by the United States Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.

Bill: 111-hconres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
International organizations and cooperation
Military facilities and property
Military history
Philippines
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells taken by the U.S. Army from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to the Philippine people as a visible symbol of friendship, good will, and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 111-hconres-31
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Law enforcement officers
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the 40th anniversary of the oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, should be remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that triggered major environmental legislation and helped launch the modern environmental movement, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Aquatic ecology
California
Coal
Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Marine pollution
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Calls for the 40th anniversary of the oil spill off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, to be: (1) remembered as an ecological and economic disaster that triggered major environmental legislation and helped launch the modern environmental movement; and (2) a reminder of the importance of moving our economy away from its dependence on fossil fuels and towards a clean, renewable energy future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and saluting Motown Records of Detroit, Michigan, on its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hconres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Music
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Congratulates and salutes Motown Records of Detroit, Michigan, on its 50th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the Capitol Preservation Commission and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to place the Lincoln-Obama Bible on permanent display upon the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center for the benefit of all its visitors to fully understand and appreciate America's history and Godly heritage.

Bill: 111-hconres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Calls upon the Capitol Preservation Commission and the Office of the Architect of the Capitol to place the Lincoln-Obama Bible on permanent display upon the Lincoln table at the Capitol Visitor Center for the benefit of all its visitors to fully understand and appreciate America's history and Godly heritage.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Bill: 111-hconres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2009-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Games and hobbies
Outdoor recreation
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 20, 2009.

action_date: 2009-03-10
text: 

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

 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 20, 2009.

action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 

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

 
Permits the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association to sponsor soap box derby races as a free public event on the Capitol grounds on June 20, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3092; text as passed Senate: CR S3092)
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3092; text as passed Senate: CR S3092)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3121)
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3121)
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 37.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3121-3122)
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-32.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-32.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2009-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Introduced in House