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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Bill: 111-hres-48
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Federal-Indian relations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Indian Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman elected Speaker of the California State Assembly.

Bill: 111-hres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2009-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: 
Honors Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman Speaker of the California State Assembly. 

action_date: 2009-05-19
text: 

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

 
Honors Karen Bass for becoming the first African-American woman Speaker of the California State Assembly. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5765-5766)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5765-5766)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5765-5766)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Mr. Frank (MA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Claiborne Pell, distinguished former Senator from the State of Rhode Island.

Bill: 111-hres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Members of Congress
Rhode Island
Senate
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Senator Claiborne Pell, a former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Emphasizes that, among his legislative accomplishments, he changed the face of higher education by enabling millions of low- and middle-income students to achieve the dream of a college education.
 
Recognizes the federal Pell grants, the educational grants that bear his name, as a significant part of Senator Pell's legacy.
 

action_date: 2009-01-13
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 Senator Claiborne Pell, a former member of the U.S. Senate.
 
Emphasizes that, among his legislative accomplishments, he changed the face of higher education by enabling millions of low- and middle-income students to achieve the dream of a college education.
 
Recognizes the federal Pell grants, the educational grants that bear his name, as a significant part of Senator Pell's legacy.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12). (text: CR H173)
action_date: 2009-01-13
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 12).(text: CR H173)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H183)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 50.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H173-176)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration
House Committee on Rules
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Elects certain named Majority Members and ranking Members to the House Committees on House Administration and to Rules.
 
Amends H.Res. 24 (electing Majority Members to specified House Committees) to replace Representative Bishop of Utah with Representative Bishop of New York on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Majority Members and ranking Members to the House Committees on House Administration and to Rules.
 
Amends H.Res. 24 (electing Majority Members to specified House Committees) to replace Representative Bishop of Utah with Representative Bishop of New York on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H192)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H192)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H192)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 14). (text: CR H203)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 14).(text: CR H203)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H216)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 52.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H203-216)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: The Resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-1, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-1, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 384) to reform the Troubled Assets Relief Program of the Secretary of the Treasury and ensure accountability under such Program.

Bill: 111-hres-53
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 384 (TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H273)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H273)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H280)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 53.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H273-281)
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion after general debate and that no further consideration of the bill shall occur except pursuant to a subsequent order of the House.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-2, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-2, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on what would have been the anniversary of his 98th birthday.

Bill: 111-hres-54
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Presidential administrations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Celebrates the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan. Recognizes the significance of his Presidency and of Nancy Reagan's influence as First Lady. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder.

Bill: 111-hres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month; and (2) increased funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure for Prader-Willi syndrome.

action_date: 2009-12-10
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month; and (2) increased funding for research into the causes, treatment, and cure for Prader-Willi syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/8/2009 H13585)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/8/2009 H13585)
action_date: 2009-12-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H14496)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 55.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13584-13586)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 2 through February 6, 2009, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 111-hres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools.
 
Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2009) with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.

action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 

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

 
Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in our elementary and secondary schools.
 
Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2009) with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 28). (text: CR 1/21/2009 H402-403)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 28).(text: CR 1/21/2009 H402-403)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H468-469)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 56.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H402-405)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children.

Bill: 111-hres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Accidents
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
 Declares the importance of access to swimming lessons for all U.S. communities as an integral part of drowning prevention. Condemns the persistent high rates of drowning fatalities among children.
 
Celebrates the passage of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and the work of initiatives to educate parents and caregivers on water safety and drowning prevention.
 
Encourages funding to support initiatives that provide all children access to swimming education.

action_date: 2009-09-14
text: 
Declares the importance of access to swimming lessons for all U.S. communities as an integral part of drowning prevention. Condemns the persistently high rates of drowning fatalities among children, particularly among minority children.
 
Celebrates the passage of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act and the work of initiatives to educate parents and caregivers on water safety and drowning prevention.
 
Encourages funding to support initiatives that provide all children access to swimming education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9459; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9546)
action_date: 2009-09-14
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 H9459; correction of text: CR 9/15/2009 H9546)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9457-9459)
action_date: 2009-09-14
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.

Bill: 111-hres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: 
Commends the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.

action_date: 2009-01-22
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 399 - 5, 7 Present (Roll no. 29). (text: CR 1/21/2009 H405)
action_date: 2009-01-22
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): 399 - 5, 7 Present (Roll no. 29).(text: CR 1/21/2009 H405)
action_date: 2009-01-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H469-470)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Loebsack objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 58.
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H405-407)
action_date: 2009-01-21
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Minority member to a standing committee.

Bill: 111-hres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2009-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 
Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Rules.

action_date: 2009-01-14
text: 

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

 
Elects a certain named Minority Member to the House Committee on Rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H216)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H216)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H216)
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-14
text: Introduced in House