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Honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief Justice William S. Richardson.

Bill: 111-hres-1470
Sponsor: Rep. Djou, Charles K. [R-HI-1]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Hawaii
Higher education
Judges
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief Justice William S. Richardson of the Hawaii Supreme Court.
 
Emphasizes that, among his judicial accomplishments, Chief Justice William S. Richardson changed the face of higher education in Hawaii by opening avenues for the Island's most disadvantaged groups and by building a more equitable society for the people of Hawaii.
 
Recognizes the William S. Richardson School of Law as a significant part of his legacy. 

action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 

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

 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Chief Justice William S. Richardson of the Hawaii Supreme Court.
 
Emphasizes that, among his judicial accomplishments, Chief Justice William S. Richardson changed the face of higher education in Hawaii by opening avenues for the Island's most disadvantaged groups and by building a more equitable society for the people of Hawaii.
 
Recognizes the William S. Richardson School of Law as a significant part of his legacy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5788)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5788)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1470.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5787-5788)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 5th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision of Kelo v. City of New London.

Bill: 111-hres-1471
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2010-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Property rights
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) state and local governments should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) state and local governments must always justly compensate affected individuals in accordance with the Fifth Amendment; (3) eminent domain should never be used to advantage one private party over another; (4) no state or local government should construe 
Kelo v. City of New London (Kelo)
 as justification to abuse the power of eminent domain; and (5) Congress reserves the right to address, through legislation, any abuses of eminent domain by state and local governments in light of 
Kelo
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2010, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1472
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs.

action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 
Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 0 (Roll no. 448). (text: CR H5680)
action_date: 2010-07-19
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): 369 - 0 (Roll no. 448).(text: CR H5680)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5691)
action_date: 2010-07-19
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: 2010-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1472.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5680-5681)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation.

Bill: 111-hres-1473
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Recognizes the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips located on the nation's public lands.
 
Commends aviators and the various private organizations that maintain these airstrips for public use.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips located on the nation's public lands.
 
Commends aviators and the various private organizations that maintain these airstrips for public use.

action_date: 2010-09-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 14, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips located on the nation's public lands.
 
Commends aviators and the various private organizations that maintain these airstrips for public use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6725)
action_date: 2010-09-15
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 H6725)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1473.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6725-6726)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-593.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-593.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-07-29
text: Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Commending Harry Belafonte for receiving the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

Bill: 111-hres-1474
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Commends Harry Belafonte for receiving the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award from the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights on May 12, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Congratulates the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1475
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
North Carolina
Small towns

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Congratulates Tarboro, North Carolina, on its 250th anniversary. 

action_date: 2010-11-16
text: 

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

Congratulates Tarboro, North Carolina, on its 250th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 570). (text: CR H7458)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 570).(text: CR H7458)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7476)
action_date: 2010-11-16
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: 2010-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1475.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7458-7459)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting and recognizing the achievements of the family planning services programs operating under title X of the Public Health Service Act.

Bill: 111-hres-1476
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Acknowledges the family planning services programs operating under title X of the Public Health Service Act as a critical component of the U.S. public health care system. Expresses support for the mission of such programs. Recognizes family planning providers at Title X health centers who work tirelessly to provide quality care to millions of low-income individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase the knowledge of this little-known, potentially fatal, genetic disease.

Bill: 111-hres-1477
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month.
 
Honors those suffering from the Syndrome and encourages scientific research and funding to find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1478
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2010-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
HIV/AIDS
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Presidential administrations
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day; and (2) the development of a National AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections.
 
Encourages: (1) state and local governments to encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases; and (2) the use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV testing.
 
Commends the President for emphasizing the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1479
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2010-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Canada
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: 
Expresses support for the work of the United States Paralympics.
 
 Congratulates all of the U.S. Paralympic Team medal winners from the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, honors all of the athletes for their contributions to the Games, and recognizes the contributions of the athletes' families, schools, and communities to the Games and the U.S. Team.

action_date: 2010-09-30
text: 

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

Expresses support for the work of the United States Paralympics.

 Congratulates all of the U.S. Paralympic Team medal winners from the 2010 Winter Paralympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, honors all of the athletes for their contributions to the Games, and recognizes the contributions of the athletes' families, schools, and communities to the Games and the U.S. Team.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/28/2010 H7034-7035)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/28/2010 H7034-7035)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7378)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray 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: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1479.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7034-7035)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2010-06-25
text: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Southern California Trojan men's tennis team for its victory in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men's Tennis Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1480
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2010-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 
Commends the University of Southern California's men's tennis team for winning the 2010 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship. 

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 

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

Commends the University of Southern California's men's tennis team for winning the 2010 NCAA Men's Tennis Championship. 


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 H6643-6644)
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 H6643-6644)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1480.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6643-6645)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Save for Retirement Week", including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles and increasing personal financial literacy.

Bill: 111-hres-1481
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2010-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 
Supports the the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of: (1) tax-preferred retirement vehicles for personal savings and retirement financial security; (2) the availability of a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code; and (3) saving for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.

action_date: 2010-07-28
text: 

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

 
Supports the the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of: (1) tax-preferred retirement vehicles for personal savings and retirement financial security; (2) the availability of a variety of ways to save for retirement favored under the Internal Revenue Code; and (3) saving for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6189)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6189)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1481.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6189-6190)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Ms. Schwartz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

Bill: 111-hres-1482
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2010-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Science Foundation
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the anniversary of the 40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in San Diego, California, as it is the world's largest forum for advancing the understanding of the brain and nervous system.
 
Acknowledges 40 years of growth and innovation within the Society for Neuroscience and the role of neuroscience in solving many of society's most pressing health and social concerns. 
 
Reaffirms the contribution and importance of strong investment in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) for basic and translational scientific research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Referred to House Science and Technology
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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: 2010-06-28
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-06-28
text: Introduced in House