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Condemning the unilateral decision of the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review and calling on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to resume license application review activities immediately pending further direction from Congress.

Bill: 111-hres-1732
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Licensing and registrations
Nevada
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Condemns the unilateral decision of the Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to begin the closure of the Yucca Mountain license application review.
 
Calls on the NRC to resume license application review activities immediately, pending further direction from Congress.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death.

Bill: 111-hres-1733
Sponsor: Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]
Introduced: 2010-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: 
Recognizes Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons and commemorates him on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death. 

action_date: 2010-12-17
text: 
Recognizes Mark Twain as one of America's most famous literary icons and commemorates him on the 175th anniversary of his birth and the 100th anniversary of his death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8602)
action_date: 2010-12-17
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 H8602)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1733.
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8601-8603)
action_date: 2010-12-17
text: Mr. Cuellar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming Congressional opposition to the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1734
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2010-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Gaza Strip
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 
 Reaffirms the opposition of the House of Representatives to any attempt to establish a Palestinian state outside the negotiating process.
 
Calls upon the Administration to oppose: (1) the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state; and (2) any attempt to seek recognition of a Palestinian state by the United Nations or other international forums and to veto any such U.N. Security Council resolution. 
 
Supports the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct negotiations between the parties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated.

Bill: 111-hres-1736
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 168 (Roll no. 583). (text: CR H7651)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 168 (Roll no. 583).(text: CR H7651)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1736.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7651-7658)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 245.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: The resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783. The resolution provides one hour of debate on the motion made in order by the chair of the Committee on Natural Resources that the House concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 4783. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-660, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-660, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the people and Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the people and Government of the Republic of the Philippines in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Megi which struck in October 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1738
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2010-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Natural disasters
Philippines
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 
Mourns the loss of life caused by Typhoon Megi that occurred in October 2010, in the Asia-Pacific region, and expresses deepest condolences to the families of the many victims.
 
Recognizes the deep ties between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines and the United States and the Republic of China (Taiwan) and expresses continued solidarity during this time of crisis.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of the United States who have supported the humanitarian aid agencies working to assist the people of Taiwan and the Philippines in this time of need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Republic of India to gain a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Bill: 111-hres-1739
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: 
Expresses appreciation for the Republic of India as a democratic ally, key economic partner, and a rising global power.
 
Supports India's inclusion as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1999-2000)
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1741
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2010-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 172 (Roll no. 589). (text: CR H7763)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 172 (Roll no. 589).(text: CR H7763)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7774-7775)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1741, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7766)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1741.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7763-7767)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-664, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-664, by Mr. Polis (CO).
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1742
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 174 (Roll no. 588). (text: CR H7767)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 174 (Roll no. 588).(text: CR H7767)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 587). (consideration: CR H7772-7773; text: CR H7772-7773)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1742.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7767-7774)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 248.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-665, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-665, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Bill: 111-hres-1743
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: 
Congratulates Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 

action_date: 2010-12-15
text: 
Congratulates Gerda Weissmann Klein on being selected to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 637). (text: CR 12/14/2010 H8308)
action_date: 2010-12-15
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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 637).(text: CR 12/14/2010 H8308)
action_date: 2010-12-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8389-8390)
action_date: 2010-12-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Chu 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: 2010-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1743.
action_date: 2010-12-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8308-8310)
action_date: 2010-12-14
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 6470) entitled "A bill for the relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik, and of other affected citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands" to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Bill: 111-hres-1744
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Government liability
House of Representatives
Judicial review and appeals
Marshall Islands
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear weapons
Radioactive wastes and releases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: 
Refers a specified bill (H.R. 6470) entitled &quot;A bill for the relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik, and of other affected citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands&quot; to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-1745
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2010-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 597). (text: CR H7859)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 597).(text: CR H7859)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 186 (Roll no. 596). (consideration: CR H7863)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1745.
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7859-7864)
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: It shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 4853, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House a motion offered by the Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the amendment of the Senate with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The rule also provides suspension authority through the legislative day of December 3, 2010.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-671, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-671, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Colorado Rapids soccer club for winning the 2010 Major League Soccer Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1747
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: 
Congratulates the Colorado Rapids soccer club for winning the 2010 Major League Soccer Cup, the first in the franchise's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.

Bill: 111-hres-1748
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2010-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Europe
Free trade and trade barriers
Middle East
Trade agreements and negotiations
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a bilateral free trade agreement with Turkey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents in the possession of the President relating to a review being conducted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence described in a document dated December 1, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1749
Sponsor: Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2010-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal justice information and records
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House of Representatives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 
Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than seven days after the adoption of this resolution all documents (including records, memos, correspondence, or other communications) in the possession of the President that refer or relate to a review being conducted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence described in a document entitled &quot;FACT SHEET: U.S. Government Mitigation Efforts in Light of the Recent Unlawful Disclosure of Classified Information,&quot; as issued by the White House on December 1, 2010, including copies of all documents known to have been stolen from the government to cause such review.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women's Health and its continuing leadership and achievements in conducting and supporting biomedical research to improve women's health.

Bill: 111-hres-1750
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). Commends ORWH for its leadership in research, research training, and science-based education programs.

Recognizes: (1) the ORWH-supported scientists whose studies have improved health and whose research continues to yield promising discoveries; and (2) the volunteers who participate in clinical studies and the health organizations who contribute to the shared research goals of preventing, treating, and curing the diseases and disorders within ORWH's mission.

Reaffirms support for ORWH and its continued commitment to research to improve women's health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2051)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Introduced in House