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Recognizing National Missing Children's Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1325
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2010-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day; (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph (and urges all parents and guardians to maintain such a photograph); and (3) the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in preventing kidnappings and the abduction of children and in locating missing children. Acknowledges that National Missing Children's Day should remind Americans not to forget the children who are still missing and not to waver in the efforts to reunite them with their families.

action_date: 2010-05-19
text: 

 
Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day; (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph (and urges all parents and guardians to maintain such a photograph); and (3) the vital role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in preventing kidnappings and the abduction of children and in locating missing children. Acknowledges that National Missing Children's Day should remind Americans not to forget the children who are still missing and not to waver in the efforts to reunite them with their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 278). (text: CR 5/18/2010 H3496)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 278).(text: CR 5/18/2010 H3496)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3594-3595)
action_date: 2010-05-18
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: 2010-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1325.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3496-3498)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Floyd Dominy.

Bill: 111-hres-1327
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
Federal officials
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Floyd Dominy, former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner.

action_date: 2010-05-18
text: 

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

Honors the life and accomplishments of Floyd Dominy, former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 275). (text: CR H3494)
action_date: 2010-05-18
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): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 275).(text: CR H3494)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3513-3514)
action_date: 2010-05-18
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: 2010-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1327.
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3493-3495)
action_date: 2010-05-18
text: Mrs. Napolitano moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell.

Bill: 111-hres-1328
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Michigan
News media and reporting
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell for his contributions to Major League Baseball.

action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 

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

Honors the life and legacy of William Earnest "Ernie" Harwell for his contributions to Major League Baseball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 257). (text: CR H3286)
action_date: 2010-05-11
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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 257).(text: CR H3286)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3294-3295)
action_date: 2010-05-11
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: 2010-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1328.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3286-3287)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1329
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5019) to provide for the establishment of the Home Star Retrofit Rebate Program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3207)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182 (Roll no. 249).(text: CR H3207)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3214)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1329.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3207-3215)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-475, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-475, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 8, 2010, as World Ocean Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1330
Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
Recognizes June 8, 2010, as World Ocean Day.

action_date: 2010-06-09
text: 
Recognizes June 8, 2010, as World Ocean Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 369 - 44 (Roll No. 344). (text: CR H4262)
action_date: 2010-06-09
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): 369 - 44 (Roll No. 344).(text: CR H4262)
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4297-4298)
action_date: 2010-06-09
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: 2010-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1330.
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4262-4266)
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic struggle and sacrifice of the Vietnamese people for the cause of freedom and commending the Vietnamese-American community and nongovernmental organizations.

Bill: 111-hres-1331
Sponsor: Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
Recognizes: (1) all former Vietnamese boat people and the Vietnamese-American community on the occasion of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month; (2) the arrival of the Vietnamese boat people, their journey to freedom, and their assimilation into and contributions to U.S. society; and (3) Boat People SOS and other volunteer agencies and nongovernmental organizations that facilitated the Vietnamese refugees' resettlement, adjustment, and assimilation into U.S. society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the continuation and further expansion of sister-city relationships between United States and Haitian municipalities as an essential instrument in the ongoing efforts to rebuild Haiti and restore hope and prosperity to its people.

Bill: 111-hres-1332
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2010-05-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Foreign aid and international relief
Haiti
Latin America
Natural disasters
Reconstruction and stabilization
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: 
Encourages the continuation and expansion of sister-city relationships between U.S. and Haitian municipalities as an essential instrument in rebuilding Haiti and restoring hope and prosperity to its people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3130)
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of Children's Book Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1333
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts
Literature

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Children's Book Week.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children and schools, libraries, and community organizations to hold events to encourage children and students of all ages to read.

action_date: 2010-05-12
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 Children's Book Week.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children and schools, libraries, and community organizations to hold events to encourage children and students of all ages to read.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3347)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3347)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1333.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3347)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 111-hres-1334
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Foreign Affairs; (5) Homeland Security; (6) the Judiciary; (7) Natural Resources; (8) Science and Technology; and (9) Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 

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

 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Foreign Affairs; (5) Homeland Security; (6) the Judiciary; (7) Natural Resources; (8) Science and Technology; and (9) Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3249)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3249)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3249)
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of the Republic of Malawi to respect the fundamental human rights of its citizens, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1335
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Human rights
Malawi
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Calls for the immediate release from prison by Malawi of Mr. Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Mr. Steven Monjeza, citizens of the Republic of Malawi, who were imprisoned on the basis of sexual orientation.
 
Urges the government of the Republic of Malawi to address the violation of human rights in Malawi and the criminalization of conduct by consenting adults. 
 
Encourages the Secretary of State to monitor human rights abuses in Malawi that occur based on sexual orientation and encourages the release of those individuals detained solely on the basis of sexual orientation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Texas men's swimming and diving team for winning the NCAA Division I national championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1336
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Congratulates the University of Texas men's swimming and diving team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I national championship. 

action_date: 2010-05-20
text: 

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

Congratulates the University of Texas men's swimming and diving team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I national championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 405 - 0, 7 Present (Roll no. 286). (text: CR 5/19/2010 H3596)
action_date: 2010-05-20
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, 7 Present (Roll no. 286).(text: CR 5/19/2010 H3596)
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3669-3670)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Fudge 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: 2010-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1336.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3596-3597)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Ms. Fudge moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to those people affected by the flooding in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi in May, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1337
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Kentucky
Mississippi
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or property as the result of flooding beginning on May 2, 2010, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi.
 
Expresses: (1) appreciation to the people of Tennessee and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the floodwaters and aid in recovery efforts; and (2) support as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to respond to needs of the affected communities.
 
Honors the emergency responders across Tennessee for their bravery and sacrifice.

action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 

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

Expresses condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or property as the result of flooding beginning on May 2, 2010, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi.

Expresses: (1) appreciation to the people of Tennessee and the surrounding states who continue to work to protect people from the floodwaters and aid in recovery efforts; and (2) support as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to respond to needs of the affected communities.

Honors the emergency responders across Tennessee for their bravery and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR 5/12/2010 H3333)
action_date: 2010-05-13
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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 272).(text: CR 5/12/2010 H3333)
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3458-3459)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2010-05-12
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: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1337.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3333-3336)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House