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Supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1638
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2010-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National GEAR UP Day. (GEAR UP is the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, created to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.)
 
 Recognizes the contributions of teachers, counselors, and program staff who encourage and prepare students for success in college.
 
 Encourages all students to set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve their dreams.

action_date: 2010-12-02
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National GEAR UP Day. (GEAR UP is the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, created to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.)
 
 Recognizes the contributions of teachers, counselors, and program staff who encourage and prepare students for success in college.
 
 Encourages all students to set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve their dreams.


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 Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 598). (text: CR 11/30/2010 H7707)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 598).(text: CR 11/30/2010 H7707)
action_date: 2010-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7864-7865)
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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. 1638.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7707-7709)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1639
Sponsor: Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Army Corps of Engineers
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Floods and storm protection
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the value of the Corps of Engineers and its civil works mission to the economic prosperity and sustainable environmental health of the nation.
 
Recognizes the contributions of the National Waterways Conference in the formulation of the nation's water resources-related policies and programs for the Corps' civil works mission, as well as its advocacy for continued and increased investment in meeting water resource needs.
 
Commends the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
 

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the value of the Corps of Engineers and its civil works mission to the economic prosperity and sustainable environmental health of the nation.
 
Recognizes the contributions of the National Waterways Conference in the formulation of the nation's water resources-related policies and programs for the Corps' civil works mission, as well as its advocacy for continued and increased investment in meeting water resource needs.
 
Commends the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7090-7091)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7090-7091)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1639.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7090-7092)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mr. Schauer moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating September 30, 2010, as the 60th Anniversary of Impact Aid.

Bill: 111-hres-1641
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas) as Impact Aid Recognition Day. 
 
Recognizes the importance of the program in ensuring that federally connected children receive a high-quality public education.

action_date: 2010-11-16
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the enactment of the Impact Aid program (which compensates local educational agencies for the financial burden of federal activities affecting their areas) as Impact Aid Recognition Day. 
 
Recognizes the importance of the program in ensuring that federally connected children receive a high-quality public education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7478)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7478)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1641.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7478-7479)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia and supporting the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1642
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Georgia
Small towns

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day. 

action_date: 2010-12-07
text: 

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

Recognizes the centennial of the City of Lilburn, Georgia.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a City of Lilburn Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 609). (text: CR H8041)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 609).(text: CR H8041)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8067-8068)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1642.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8040-8042)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of RadioShack Corporation's original listing as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange.

Bill: 111-hres-1643
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Corporate finance and management
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of RadioShack Corporation's original listing as a public company on the New York Stock Exchange.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "National Veterans History Project Week".

Bill: 111-hres-1644
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.

Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.

Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.

Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of U.S. wartime veterans.

action_date: 2010-11-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.

Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.

Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.

Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of U.S. wartime veterans.


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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7739)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7739)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1644.
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7739-7742)
action_date: 2010-11-30
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 8, 2010, as National School Psychology Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1645
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
 Supports the designation of National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7087)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7087)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1645.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7087-7088)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commitment and efforts made by the Library of Congress to promote the joy of reading through the sponsorship of the National Book Festival.

Bill: 111-hres-1646
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional agencies
Congressional tributes
Libraries and archives
Library of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the commitment and efforts made by the Library of Congress to promote the joy of reading through the sponsorship of the National Book Festival. 
 
Recognizes and emphasizes the important historic and ongoing role of the Library of Congress in organizing and running the National Book Festival.
 
 Encourages all Americans to celebrate the 10th National Book Festival, &quot;A Decade of Words and Wonder.&quot;

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the commitment and efforts made by the Library of Congress to promote the joy of reading through the sponsorship of the National Book Festival. 
 
Recognizes and emphasizes the important historic and ongoing role of the Library of Congress in organizing and running the National Book Festival.
 
 Encourages all Americans to celebrate the 10th National Book Festival, &quot;A Decade of Words and Wonder.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7144-7145)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7144-7145)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1646.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7144-7145)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acquire and utilize the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana as a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs hospital to better serve veterans throughout the Acadiana region of Louisiana.

Bill: 111-hres-1647
Sponsor: Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health facilities and institutions
Louisiana
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to acquire and utilize the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, as a full-service Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 111-hres-1648
Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.
 

 

action_date: 2010-11-17
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7518)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7518)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1648.
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7518-7521)
action_date: 2010-11-17
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs.

Bill: 111-hres-1649
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs to: (1) review all final and proposed federal regulations to determine if such regulations would result in the loss of U.S. jobs; and (2) impose a moratorium on such regulations.
 
States that if a bill reported by the Committee has been referred to the applicable calendar by the Speaker of the House and placed on that calendar for 60 calendar days, a motion to proceed to its consideration is privileged.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and to cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters.

Bill: 111-hres-1650
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Asia
China
Detention of persons
Family planning and birth control
Human rights
Lawyers and legal services

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Calls on the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to release Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and to cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters.
 
Condemns the PRC's birth limitation policy, particularly the enforcement of birth limitations through policies that encourage officials to force women to have abortions or to be sterilized, or both.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Latinos for their continual service and sacrifice as members of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-1651
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2010-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 
Honors Latinos for their continued service in the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Recognizes past service of Latinos who have sacrificed their lives to defend freedom and democracy.
 
Commends leading Latino members of the Armed Forces for their long-time commitment to securing and defending the United States.
 
Recognizes the significant role of Latino members of the Armed Forces to the success of ongoing military operations.
 
Urges the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to support and encourage Latino members of the Armed Forces and promote leadership amongst them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in House