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Recognizing the scourge of pneumonia, urging the United States and the world to mobilize cooperation and focus resources to fight pneumonia and save children's lives, and recognizing November 2 as World Pneumonia Da.

Bill: 111-hres-863
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: 
Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to international child survival and development programs that prioritize protection, prevention, and treatment against pneumonia.
 
Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in the world's poorest countries who are extending preventative care and treatment to children most at-risk of contracting pneumonia.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to reaching the Millennium Development Goals, particularly for reducing child mortality.
 
Recognizes World Pneumonia Day.
 

action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 
Affirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to child survival and development programs that focus on protection, prevention, and treatment of pneumonia.
 
Salutes the health professionals and community health workers in the world's poorest countries who are extending preventative care and treatment to children most at-risk of contracting pneumonia.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to reducing child mortality.
 
Recognizes World Pneumonia Day.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 852). (text: CR 11/3/2009 H12254)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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): 421 - 1 (Roll no. 852).(text: CR 11/3/2009 H12254)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12334-12335)
action_date: 2009-11-03
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: 2009-11-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 863.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12254-12256)
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating President Obama for winning of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

Bill: 111-hres-864
Sponsor: Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-8]
Introduced: 2009-10-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: 
Congratulates President Barack Hussein Obama for winning the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, on behalf of all the people of the United States.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a target of 350 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-865
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2009-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) adopt a target of 350 parts per million of atmospheric carbon dioxide by which to evaluate domestic and international climate change policies; and (2) develop domestic and international policies that are sufficiently flexible to accommodate advancing science in the event that a change in that target becomes warranted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-868
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2009-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: 
Honors the service and achievements of women in the Armed Forces and female veterans. Expresses support for groups that raise awareness about the service and achievements of such women.

action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Honors and recognizes the service and achievements of current and former female members of the Armed Forces.
 
Encourages recognition of the service and achievements of women in the military and female veterans on Memorial Day.
 
Encourages learning the history of service and achievements of such women.
 
Supports groups that raise awareness about the service and achievements of such women and veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 858). (text: CR 11/4/2009 H12325)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 858).(text: CR 11/4/2009 H12325)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12380-12381)
action_date: 2009-11-04
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: 2009-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 868.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12325-12327)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2625)
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to install cameras in the hearing room of the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 111-hres-869
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2009-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: 
Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to: (1) take all necessary steps to begin installation of cameras in room H-313 of the Capitol during the next recess lasting 10 calendar days or longer; (2) during the next such recess, begin and complete installation of such cameras; and (3) coordinate with the Chair of the Committee on Rules to provide for live broadcasting of the proceedings of such Committee on the Internet.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and families who participated in the Taxpayer March on Washington on September 12, 2009.

Bill: 111-hres-870
Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2009-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: 
Expresses the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the people who marched on Washington, D.C., on September 12, 2009, to show their love of liberty and their grievance with recent government actions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents, records, memos, correspondence, and other communications regarding medical malpractice reform.

Bill: 111-hres-871
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2009-10-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Government information and archives
Health care quality
House of Representatives
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: 
Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, record, or other communication: (1) received from the American Association for Justice (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and any of its members since January 20, 2009, that refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform; and (2) that references such Association or any of its members and refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform, since that date. 

action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 

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

Directs the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, record, or other communication: (1) received from the American Association for Justice (formerly known as the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) and any of its members since January 20, 2009, that refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform; and (2) that references such Association or any of its members and refers or relates to any recommendation regarding medical malpractice reform, since that date. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-341.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-341.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its support of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC).

Bill: 111-hres-872
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2009-10-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Sanctions
Terrorism
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: 
Condemns the government of Venezuela for its state-sponsored support of international terrorist groups.
 
Calls on the Secretary of State to designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism. 
 
Urges increased counter-terrorism cooperation between the United States and allies in the region.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the establishment of a United States Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq along with similar efforts in other areas of Iraq.

Bill: 111-hres-873
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2009-10-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Iraq
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: 
Calls on the Department of State to establish a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
 

action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 
Calls on the Department of State to establish a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as in other appropriate regions of Iraq.
 
Affirms that the establishment of a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region as well as in other regions of Iraq will be an important U.S. diplomatic step in supporting stability, prosperity, human rights, and democracy throughout Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3615)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3615)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 873.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3615-3617)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Mr. McMahon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on their Web sites within 48 hours of such votes.

Bill: 111-hres-874
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2009-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all House Committees to post record votes on their web sites within 48 hours of such votes.
 
Exempts record votes taken in executive sessions in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3854) to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve programs providing access to capital under such Acts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-875
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3854) to amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to improve programs providing access to capital under such Acts.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12069-12070)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12069-12070)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H12074)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 875.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12069-12074)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Small Business or her designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of October 30, 2009, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure addressing unemployment compensation.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-317, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-317, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-876
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 824). (text: CR H12050)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 824).(text: CR H12050)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 823). (consideration: CR H12055-12056)
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 876.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12050-12057)
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: The conference report shall be considered as read. All points of order against theconference report arewaived.
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-318, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-318, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day.

Bill: 111-hres-878
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2009-10-29 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day.
 
Recognizes the benefits of parental involvement in a child's education.

action_date: 2009-11-05
text: 

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

 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Family Literacy Day.
 
Recognizes the benefits of parental involvement in a child's education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 864). (text: CR 11/4/2009 H12332-12333)
action_date: 2009-11-05
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 864).(text: CR 11/4/2009 H12332-12333)
action_date: 2009-11-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12428)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (NY) 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: 2009-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 878.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12332-12334)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-29
text: Introduced in House