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Observing the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-73
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) observes the 80th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and (2) pledges to advance Dr. King's legacy.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) observe Dr. King's 80th birthday and his life; (2) commemorate his legacy so that, as Dr. King hoped, &quot;one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: `We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal'&quot;; and (3) remember Dr. King's message and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.

action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) observes the 80th birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.; and (2) pledges to advance Dr. King's legacy.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to: (1) observe Dr. King's 80th birthday and his life; (2) commemorate his legacy so that, as Dr. King hoped, &quot;one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: `We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal'&quot;; and (3) remember Dr. King's message and rededicate themselves to his goal of a free and just United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H394-395)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H394-395)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 73.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H394-398)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-74
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Education and Labor
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on the Budget
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Elects certain named Majority Members to specified House Committees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H391-392)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H391-392)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H391-392)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger III and the crew of US Airways Flight 1549 for their heroism, calm under pressure, and dedication to the safety of passengers on board.

Bill: 111-hres-75
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
New York City
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Honors Chesley B. Sullenberger III as the &quot;Hero of the Hudson&quot; and commends him for his display of courage.
 
Praises Chesley B. Sullenberger III, not only for his commitment to the safety of the passengers of US Airways Flight 1549, but for his safety-related efforts with respect to the airline industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.

Bill: 111-hres-76
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central America
Congressional tributes
Costa Rica
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Guatemala
Latin America
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Mourns the loss of life caused by the landslide that occurred on January 4, 2009, in Guatemala and the earthquake on January 8, 2009, in Costa Rica.
 
Expresses condolences to the victims' families. 
 
Applauds the prompt humanitarian responses to these natural disasters by the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) assist the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica in humanitarian and reconstruction efforts; and (2) continue technical assistance to Central American governments to strengthen their disaster management capacities.

action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 
Mourns the loss of life caused by the landslide that occurred on January 4, 2009, in Guatemala and the earthquake on January 8, 2009, in Costa Rica.
 
Expresses condolences to the victims' families. 
 
Applauds the prompt humanitarian responses to these natural disasters by the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should be U.S. policy to: (1) assist the governments of Guatemala and Costa Rica in humanitarian and reconstruction efforts; and (2) continue technical assistance to Central American governments to strengthen their disaster management capacities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4866)
action_date: 2009-04-28
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 H4866)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 76.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4866-4867)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-03-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-77
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: 
Congratulates the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of leadership and service.

action_date: 2009-03-03
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of leadership and service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H2894)
action_date: 2009-03-03
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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 93).(text: CR H2894)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2900-2901)
action_date: 2009-03-03
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: 2009-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 77.
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2895)
action_date: 2009-03-03
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain minority members to certain standing committees.

Bill: 111-hres-78
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 
Elects certain named Minority Members to specified House Committees.

action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Minority Members to specified House Committees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H445)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H445)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H445)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, service, and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak, United States Marine Corps.

Bill: 111-hres-79
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2009-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 
Honors Lieutenant General Victor H. Krulak, United States Marine Corps, for his 34 years of exemplary military service and commends him for his dedication and commitment as an infantry officer and leader of Marines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-80
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 
Elects certain named Majority Members to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, including the Chairman.

action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Majority Members to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, including the Chairman.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H470)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H470)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H470)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.

Bill: 111-hres-81
Sponsor: Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8]
Introduced: 2009-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Building construction
Ecology
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 
Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. 
 
Urges giving U.S. hardwoods and derivative products full consideration in programs directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.

action_date: 2009-09-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. 
 
Urges giving U.S. hardwoods and derivative products full consideration in programs directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9517)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9517)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 81.
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9517-9518)
action_date: 2009-09-15
text: Mr. Holden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2009 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hres-82
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 
 Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.

action_date: 2009-02-03
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) National Stalking Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate Americans about stalking; (2) all Americans should applaud efforts to promote awareness about stalking; and (3) policymakers, criminal justice officials, victim service and human service agencies, college campuses and universities, nonprofits, and others should recognize the need to increase awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 
 
Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H887)
action_date: 2009-02-03
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): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 47).(text: CR H887)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H906)
action_date: 2009-02-03
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: 2009-02-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 82.
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H887-890)
action_date: 2009-02-03
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Bill: 111-hres-83
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-23
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

action_date: 2009-02-24
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Recognizes that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H2615-2616)
action_date: 2009-02-24
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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H2615-2616)
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2623-2624)
action_date: 2009-02-24
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: 2009-02-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 83.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2615-2619)
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-02-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-23
text: Introduced in House