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Congratulating the outstanding professional public servants, both past and present, of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hconres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2010-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Agriculture
Land use and conservation
Soil pollution
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Congratulates the outstanding professionals of the National Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. 

Expresses the continued commitment of Congress to the conservation of natural resources on private lands in both the national interest and as a national priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the United States Government to investigate the case of Tristan Anderson, a United States citizen from Oakland, California, who was critically injured in the West Bank village of Ni'lin on March 13, 2009, and expressing sympathy to Tristan Anderson and his family, friends, and loved ones during this trying time.

Bill: 111-hconres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2010-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Arab-Israeli relations
California
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government studies and investigations
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Protest and dissent
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: 
Urges the Administration to raise, at all appropriate fora, the case of Tristan Anderson, a U.S. citizen from Oakland, California, who, on March 13, 2009, was critically injured at a demonstration in the West Bank village of Ni'lin after being struck in the head by a tear gas canister fired by Israeli Border Police.
 
Encourages the governments of the United States and Israel to intensify their cooperation in determining the circumstances that led to this incident and to ensure that any incident of this kind never occurs again. 
 
Expresses sympathy to Tristan Anderson and his family, friends, and loved ones during this trying time.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 43rd anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem.

Bill: 111-hconres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 43rd anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification; and (2) the people of Israel on the 62nd anniversary of their independence.
 
Expresses the belief that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected, and reaffirms Israel's right to take necessary steps to prevent Jerusalem's future division.
 
Calls upon the President and the Secretary of State to affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain Israel's undivided capital.
 
Urges the President to begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3018)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the many contributions made by general aviation pilots and operators to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2010-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Haiti
Latin America
Natural disasters
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 
Recognizes the many contributions made by general aviation pilots and operators to the Haiti earthquake relief efforts.
 
Encourages the continued generosity of general aviation pilots and operators in the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the escalating level of violence on the United States-Mexico border is a serious threat to the national security of the United States.

Bill: 111-hconres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2010-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
California
Latin America
Mexico
Military civil functions
National Guard and reserves
New Mexico
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the escalating level of violence on the United States-Mexico border is a serious threat to U.S. national security; (2) the Administration, as well as state and local authorities, should take appropriate steps to deal with such threat; (3) the Administration should deploy the National Guard to such border as has been requested by a number of border state governors and Members of Congress; and (4) troops that are deployed should be given very clear rules of engagement and should be armed and allowed to defend themselves if attacked.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supporting and encouraging the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.

Bill: 111-hconres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Educational facilities and institutions
Government buildings, facilities, and property
National symbols
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
 Recognizes that trust in God is embedded into the fabric of this country's society and history. 
 
Rejects the notion that the laws and Constitution of this country require the exclusion of God from matters of government and public life.
 
 Reaffirms &quot;In God We Trust&quot; as the official motto of the United States. 
 
Supports and encourages its display in all public buildings, public schools, and other government institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week.

Bill: 111-hconres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Supports the designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. 

action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. 

action_date: 2010-12-22
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of the week beginning on the second Sunday of September as Arts in Education Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-23
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11053)
action_date: 2010-12-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11053)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6011-6012)
action_date: 2010-07-26
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 H6011-6012)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 275.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6011-6013)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress relating to a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

Bill: 111-hconres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Free trade and trade barriers
Taiwan
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) make the conclusion of a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan one of the top U.S. priorities when initiating bilateral free trade agreements with foreign countries; and (2) foster the expansion of trade opportunities with Taiwan by instructing the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to expedite negotiations on a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, who broke racial barriers and created opportunities for generations of African American performers who followed in her footsteps.

Bill: 111-hconres-277
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, for breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for the generations of African-American performers who followed in her footsteps, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a grateful Nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary that is being held on Father's Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia.

Bill: 111-hconres-278
Sponsor: Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2010-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Family relationships
Monuments and memorials
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 
Declares the sense of Congress that a grateful nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary, being held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.

action_date: 2010-05-24
text: 

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

 
Declares the sense of Congress that a grateful nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary, being held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H3719)
action_date: 2010-05-24
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): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 291).(text: CR H3719)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3724)
action_date: 2010-05-24
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: 2010-05-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 278.
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3719-3720)
action_date: 2010-05-24
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the participation of the United States in the provision by the International Monetary Fund of a multibillion dollar funding package for the European Union, until the member states of the European Union comply with the economic requirements of membership in the European Union.

Bill: 111-hconres-279
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2010-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
European Union
Financial crises and stabilization
Foreign loans and debt
Multilateral development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 
Disapproves of U.S. participation in the provision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of a multibillion dollar funding package to the European Union (EU) until each EU member state demonstrates compliance with EU economic requirements, including limiting member state deficit to 3% of its gross domestic product and limiting total public debt to 60% of its gross domestic product.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3750)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that BP p.l.c. should reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident in the Gulf of Mexico.

Bill: 111-hconres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo [D-OH-15]
Introduced: 2010-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Accidents
Gulf of Mexico
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Oil and gas
Pollution liability
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that BP p.l.c. should reimburse all costs incurred by the federal government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident in the Gulf of Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 111-hconres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, May 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 1, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 1, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, June 7, 2010.

action_date: 2010-05-27
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 on any legislative day from Thursday, May 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 1, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 1, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, June 7, 2010.

action_date: 2010-05-27
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 on any legislative day from Thursday, May 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 1, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.
 
Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, May 27, 2010, through Tuesday, June 1, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, June 7, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5462)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4562; text as passed Senate: CR S5462)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H3885)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 187 (Roll no. 306).(text: CR H3885)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3885-3886)
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.

Bill: 111-hconres-283
Sponsor: Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]
Introduced: 2010-05-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National Guard and reserves
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: 
Honors the 28th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army (part of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard) for serving and protecting the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the work and importance of special education teachers.

Bill: 111-hconres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2010-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Special education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: 
Recognizes the amount of work it requires to be a special education teacher.
 
Commends special education teachers for their sacrifice and dedication while providing the quality life skills to individuals with special needs.

action_date: 2010-06-30
text: 
Recognizes the amount of work it requires to be a special education teacher.
 
Commends special education teachers for their sacrifice and dedication while providing the quality life skills to individuals with special needs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-12
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 402). (text: CR 6/28/2010 H4882)
action_date: 2010-06-30
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 402).(text: CR 6/28/2010 H4882)
action_date: 2010-06-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5209-5210)
action_date: 2010-06-28
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: 2010-06-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 284.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4882-4883)
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-08
text: Introduced in House