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Recognizing and commending University of Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments.

Bill: 111-hres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Oklahoma
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Commends Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments. 

action_date: 2009-02-10
text: 

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

 
Commends Sam Bradford for winning the 2008 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR 2/9/2009 H1051)
action_date: 2009-02-10
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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 56).(text: CR 2/9/2009 H1051)
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1103)
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Sablan 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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: 2009-02-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 60.
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1051-1053)
action_date: 2009-02-09
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
House of Representatives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Amends H.Res. 23 (providing for the attendance of the House at the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States) to require the House to proceed to the West front of the Capitol at noon (currently, 10:30 a.m.) on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, to attend such ceremonies.

action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 

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

 
Amends H.Res. 23 (providing for the attendance of the House at the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States) to require the House to proceed to the West front of the Capitol at noon (currently, 10:30 a.m.) on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, to attend such ceremonies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H290)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H290)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H290)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 384) to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-62
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 384 (TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009).
 

action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 384 (TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009).
 

action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 384 (TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H329)
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H329)
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H335)
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 62.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H329-335)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 384 with no further general debate.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-3, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-3, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Knights of Pythias.

Bill: 111-hres-63
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Knights of Pythias.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Commending efforts in Texas to reduce the number of uninsured individuals and encouraging other States to adopt similar solutions.

Bill: 111-hres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Commends: (1) the state of Texas for passing S.B. 10 in 2003 (allowed the formation of health group cooperatives); and (2) the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce for actively working to reduce the number of uninsured individuals in Texas and developing a successful health care plan. 

Encourages: (1) other chambers of commerce or similar groups in Texas to develop a health group cooperative to provide access to affordable health care; and (2) other states to study the Texas model and adopt similar health care solutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for efforts to increase financial literacy in the United States and recognizing the work of John Hope Bryant to raise awareness about the importance of financial and economic literacy.

Bill: 111-hres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Advisory bodies
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
 Supports the efforts of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy in working with the public and private sectors to: (1) increase financial education for youth in school and for adults in the workplace; (2) increase access to financial services; (3) establish measures of national financial literacy; (4) conduct research on financial knowledge; and (5) strengthen financial education programs.
 
Recognizes John Hope Bryant for his efforts to raise awareness in the United States about the importance of financial and economic literacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Bill: 111-hres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Calls on the government of Israel and representatives of Hamas to implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and to allow unrestricted humanitarian access in Gaza.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Cornell University for the success of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, on the 5th anniversary of the Rovers' successful landing.

Bill: 111-hres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Higher education
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
New York State
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Commends the engineers, scientists, and technicians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Cornell University for their successful execution and continued operation of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, and recognizes the significant scientific contributions of the Mars Exploration Rovers. 

action_date: 2009-03-11
text: 

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

Commends the engineers, scientists, and technicians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Cornell University for their successful execution and continued operation of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, and recognizes the significant scientific contributions of the Mars Exploration Rovers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 116). (text: CR H3292)
action_date: 2009-03-11
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 116).(text: CR H3292)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 67.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3292-3296)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Mr. Davis (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Supports the establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.

Bill: 111-hres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Competition and antitrust
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
 Rejects the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Bowl Championship Series (BCS) football playoff system as an illegal restraint of trade that violates the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.
 
Calls for: (1) the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division to investigate and bring appropriate action to have the BCS system declared illegal and to require a playoff to determine a national champion; and (2) establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need to continue research into the causes, treatment, education, and an eventual cure for diabetes, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Educational facilities and institutions
Health facilities and institutions
Medical education
Medical research
Minority health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Recognizes the need to continue diabetes research.
 
Commends hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are: (1) working to increase diabetes awareness; and (2) conducting research for methods to help patients and families in the Latino community suffering from diabetes.
 
Congratulates the work of the Latino Diabetes Association.
 
Expresses support for the designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month.

action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the need to continue diabetes research.
 
Commends hospitals, community clinics, educational institutes, and other organizations that are: (1) working to increase diabetes awareness; and (2) conducting research for methods to help patients and families in the Latino community suffering from diabetes.
 
Congratulates the work of the Latino Diabetes Association.
 
Expresses support for the designation of Latino Diabetes Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-22
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. 609). (text: CR 7/21/2009 H8451)
action_date: 2009-07-22
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. 609).(text: CR 7/21/2009 H8451)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8512)
action_date: 2009-07-21
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: 2009-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 69.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8451-8455)
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Mr. Baca moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy for his accomplishments as a coach, father, and exemplary member of his community.

Bill: 111-hres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Florida
Higher education
Indiana
Minnesota
Professional sports
Religion
School athletics
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Congratulates Tony Dungy: (1) on his successful playing and coaching career and historic coaching accomplishments; and (2) for his compassion, integrity, and commitment to his faith, family, and community. 

action_date: 2009-05-19
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Tony Dungy: (1) on his successful playing and coaching career and historic coaching accomplishments; and (2) for his compassion, integrity, and commitment to his faith, family, and community. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5765)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5765)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5765)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Mr. Frank (MA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the lifelong service of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.

Bill: 111-hres-71
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Georgia
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Acknowledges the lifelong services of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.
 
Commends him for his tenure as Attorney General of the United States and his commitment to the American Civil Rights Movement. 

action_date: 2009-02-12
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges the lifelong services of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon.
 
Commends him for his tenure as Attorney General of the United States and his commitment to the American Civil Rights Movement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1116-1117)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1116-1117)
action_date: 2009-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1273)
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Johnson (GA) 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: 2009-02-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 71.
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1116-1118)
action_date: 2009-02-10
text: Mr. Johnson (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that absent congressional approval the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq is merely advisory and not legally binding on the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-72
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-01-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Detention of persons
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iraq
Jurisdiction and venue
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Temporary Presence in Iraq is not a genuine Status of Forces Agreement and lacks the force of law because it was formalized in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of the U.S. Constitution; (2) Congress should consider the Agreement to be advisory in nature; and (3) the House should conduct hearings related to funding the Agreement and related to the status of persons held in preventive detention or designated as protected persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-15
text: Introduced in House