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Recognizing the importance of trade to job creation and the United States economy and calling for the immediate implementation of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, United States-Panama Free Trade Agreement, and United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Bill: 111-hres-1562
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Colombia
Economic development
Free trade and trade barriers
Latin America
Panama
South Korea
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 
Recognizes the importance of reducing trade barriers between the United States and key trade partners in order to increase exports, create jobs, stimulate the economy, and improve relations with international trade partners.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, the United States-Panama Free Trade Agreement, and the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement should be implemented immediately.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Commending the New York Giants, the New York Jets, the New Meadowlands Stadium Project, and the people of the State of New Jersey for creating one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable sports complexes in the world.

Bill: 111-hres-1563
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2010-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Energy efficiency and conservation
New Jersey
Professional sports
Public transit
Solid waste and recycling
Sports and recreation facilities
Water use and supply
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 
Commends the New York Giants, the New York Jets, the New Meadowlands Stadium Project, and the people of New Jersey for creating one of the most energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable sports complexes in the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Commending and congratulating Michigan Technological University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1564
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 
Honors the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and board of control of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Commends the school's status as a leading public university that excels in high quality education, research, and quality of life for students.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 

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

 
Honors the students, alumni, faculty, staff, and board of control of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Commends the school's status as a leading public university that excels in high quality education, research, and quality of life for students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6642)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6642)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1564.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6642-6643)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third Thursday of April as "Rachel's Challenge: A Day of Kindness and Compassion" in honor of the triumph and hope stemming from the life of Rachel Scott and in memoriam of the Columbine High School tragedy.

Bill: 111-hres-1565
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Elementary and secondary education
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
 Supports the designation of Rachel's Challenge: A Day of Kindness and Compassion.
 
 Honors the life and accomplishments of Rachel Scott and her challenge to start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion.
 
 Recognizes Rachel's Challenge for delivering her legacy to the world.
 
 Remembers the victims of the Columbine school tragedy, their families, friends, and everyone affected by the tragedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming and commending the Government of Japan for extending an official apology to all United States former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan.

Bill: 111-hres-1567
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Japan
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 
Commends the government of Japan for extending an official apology to all U.S. former prisoners of war from the Pacific War and planning to invite surviving members to Japan.
 
Requests that the government of Japan respect the wishes and sensibilities of these prisoners of war by providing an appropriate program for lasting remembrance and reconciliation that recognizes their sacrifices and forced labor.
 
Acknowledges the Department of State's work in advocating for these prisoners.
 
Applauds the dedication and patriotism of the members and descendants of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor for their pursuit of justice and lasting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1568
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 486). (text: CR H6297)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 182 (Roll no. 486).(text: CR H6297)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6308-6309)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1568, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6306)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1568.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6297-6306)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 227.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI are waived. The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII against any resolution reported from the Rules Committee through the calendar day of Sunday, August 1, 2010 (same day filing).
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-577, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-577, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the preservation of internet entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Bill: 111-hres-1570
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Small business
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Urges Congress not to impose any new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small online businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of the State of Florida.

Bill: 111-hres-1571
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Congratulates Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its academic excellence and service to Florida residents.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Congratulates Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its academic excellence and service to Florida residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR H6640)
action_date: 2010-09-14
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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR H6640)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6647-6648)
action_date: 2010-09-14
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: 2010-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1571.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6640-6642)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and deploring the violence, threats, fines, and harassment faced by the villagers of Con Dau, Da Nang, for seeking to protect their land, the historic cemetery, and other parish properties, and to receive an equitable resolution of their property dispute, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1572
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Property rights
Religion
United Nations
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Condemns: (1) the violence and harassment faced by the villagers of Con Dau, Da Nang, Vietnam, for seeking to protect their land, the historic cemetery, and other parish properties; and (2) the arrests of parishioners and calls for the release of Nguyen Huu Liem, Phan Thi Nhan, Nguyen Thi The, Doan Cang, Le Thanh Lam, Tran Thanh Viet, Nguyen Thi Lieu, and Nguyen Huu Minh.
 
Urges the government of Vietnam to consider the implications of its actions in Con Dau, as well as of other serious human rights violations, issues of police impunity, and corruption for the broader U.S.-Vietnam relationship.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should call on the United Nations Human Rights Council to appoint a Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Vietnam to investigate human rights violations in that country; (2) the U.S. Embassy in Vietnam should visit those detained, including, Nguyen Huu Liem, Phan Thi Nhan, Nguyen Thi The, Doan Cang, Le Thanh Lam, Tran Thanh Viet, Nguyen Thi Lieu, and Nguyen Huu Minh, as well as the family of Nguyen Nam, and other parishioners, and report its findings to Congress; (3) the Department of State should examine instances of property disputes in Vietnam which involve religious communities; and (4) the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom should visit the Con Dau parishioners and report to Congress on the violence and harassment faced by the Catholic villagers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit bills and joint resolutions from containing more than one subject.

Bill: 111-hres-1573
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit any bill, joint resolution, or amendment that contains more than a single subject from being received or considered in the House. Permits a question of order on the number of subjects in any such legislation to be raised at any time.
 
 Requires the single subject of any bill or joint resolution to be expressed in the title.
 
 Exempts from such requirements legislation that complies, consolidates, revises, or rearranges the statutory law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the third week of October as Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1575
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation, and the goals and ideals, of Male Breast Cancer Awareness Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established.

Bill: 111-hres-1576
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Family relationships
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Recognizes the importance of honoring the nation's parents of special needs children.
 
Expresses its sense that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established to honor such parents.

action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 
Recognizes the importance of honoring the nation's parents of children with special needs.
 
Expresses its sense that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Children with Special Needs should be established to honor such parents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 600). (text: CR 11/30/2010 H7711)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 600).(text: CR 11/30/2010 H7711)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7866)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) 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: 2010-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1576.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7711-7712)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1484)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Observing the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, saluting the dedication of volunteers who offered assistance in support of those affected by the storm, recognizing the progress of efforts to rebuild the affected Gulf Coast region, commending the persistence of the people of the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, and reaffirming Congress' commitment to restore and renew.

Bill: 111-hres-1577
Sponsor: Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Louisiana
Mississippi
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Expresses support for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Commends the efforts of those who assisted in the recovery. Reaffirms a commitment to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1525)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1578
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education
Music
Performing arts
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of Fisk University's Jubilee Singers to the musical landscape of the United States.
 
Celebrates the hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments of the original Jubilee Singers and the continued success of the generations of Jubilee Singers who followed. 
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Jubilee Day (October 6).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1491)
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Establishing an earmark moratorium for fiscal year 2011.

Bill: 111-hres-1579
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
 Makes it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report, that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax benefit.
 
 Applies such prohibition only to legislation providing or authorizing discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority, or providing a federal tax deduction, credit, or exclusion in FY2011.
 
 Excludes from such prohibition any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity which is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or congressional district.
 
 Prohibits the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive such point of order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Raising the awareness of the need to secure prescription medications and expressing support for designation of September 10 as National Lock Your Meds Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1580
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Lock Your Meds Day. 
 
Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Family Partnership to promote such Day, in collaboration with law enforcement and other supporting local agencies, to educate communities about the dangers of unsecured prescription medications and to reduce illegal access to such medications.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Introduced in House