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Honoring North Dakota's colleges and universities for their efforts in serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.

Bill: 111-hres-1602
Sponsor: Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Military personnel and dependents
North Dakota
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Honors North Dakota's colleges and universities for their efforts in serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1603
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Expresses support for designation of National Craniofacial Acceptance Month. 

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 designation of National Craniofacial Acceptance Month. 


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 H7037)
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 H7037)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7379)
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.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. 1603.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7037-7038)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the bicentennial anniversary of Mexican independence and the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.

Bill: 111-hres-1604
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Latin America
Mexico
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Joins the people of Mexico in celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of Mexican independence and the centennial anniversary of the beginning of the Mexican Revolution.
 
Recognizes the contributions that Mexican-Americans have made to life in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the expeditious and safe trip home to the United States and commending the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women.

Bill: 111-hres-1605
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: 
Recognizes the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the trip home.
 
Commends the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women. 

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 
Recognizes the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the trip home.
 
Commends the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men and women. 


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7002)
action_date: 2010-09-28
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 H7002)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1605.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7002-7003)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Mr. Critz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving Judge Walker's Proposition 8 Decision on Same-Sex Marriage.

Bill: 111-hres-1607
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2010-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: California
Federal district courts
Judges
Marriage and family status
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn R. Walker failed to conduct himself in an impartial manner before striking down California's popularly enacted Proposition 8 and thereby redefined traditional marriage to include same-sex relationships; and (2) Judge Walker's decision to strike down Proposition 8 is wrong. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
action_date: 2010-12-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the detainment of a South Korea fishing ship by North Korea and the continued provocation by the North Korean military.

Bill: 111-hres-1608
Sponsor: Rep. Djou, Charles K. [R-HI-1]
Introduced: 2010-08-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and inland water transportation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
South Korea
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should: (1) release the 7-member crew of the Daesung 55; (2) stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations; (3) return to the Six-Party diplomatic process and commit to the complete dismantlement of its nuclear programs; and (4) comply with U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States remains committed to the promotion of inter-Korean dialogue and cooperation; and (2) the strategic importance of the U.S-Republic of Korea alliance in promoting peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia should be recognized.
 
Condemns North Korea for the detainment of the Daesung 55 and hostile activity towards the Republic of Korea.
 
Urges the international community to implement all Security Council resolutions pertaining to security on the Korean Peninsula.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Bill: 111-hres-1609
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2010-08-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Higher education
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: 
Recognizes: (1) that the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act has greatly contributed to the improvement of safety on college and university campuses; and (2) Security on Campus, Inc., for helping to advance the purposes of such Act. Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to students throughout the year as part of their compliance with such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-08-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning September 19, 2010, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 111-hres-1611
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States.
 
Supports the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States.
 
Supports the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.


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 H6645)
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 H6645)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1611.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6645-6646)
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as "Constitution Day".

Bill: 111-hres-1612
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Expresses support for Constitution Day.

action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 

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

Expresses support for Constitution Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/15/2010 H6704)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/15/2010 H6704)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6776-6777, H6791-6792)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Clay 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: 2010-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1612.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6704-6706)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform a vital role in providing for our Nation's security and should be recognized for their service.

Bill: 111-hres-1614
Sponsor: Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform extraordinary services and make an important contribution to national security and public safety.

action_date: 2010-09-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform extraordinary services and make an important contribution to national security and public safety.


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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6731)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6731)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1614.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6731-6733)
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth, and honoring the life and legacy, of Mother Teresa.

Bill: 111-hres-1615
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of Mother Teresa's birth and her enduring legacy of humility and sacrifice, exemplified by nearly 50 years of actively comforting the poor, the dying, and the unwanted across the globe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of Congress for National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1616
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Poverty and welfare assistance
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) support for the services provided to low-income consumers by the Link-Up America (Linkup) and Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) programs and their expansion; (2) support by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for programs to gather data to design an efficient program for making broadband affordable to such consumers; and (3) the creation of National Telephone Discount Lifeline Awareness Week to promote Linkup and Lifeline subscribership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-1617
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, a day observed in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.

action_date: 2010-09-30
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, a day observed in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.


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 H7036-7037)
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 H7036-7037)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7378-7379)
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. 1617.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7036-7037)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe National Preparedness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1618
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2010-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Homeland security
Law enforcement officers
State and local government operations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: 
Commends the public servants of the federal agencies for their contributions to homeland security.
 
Salutes the efforts of government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.
 
Expresses appreciation for the commitment of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.

action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal agencies for their contributions to homeland security.

Salutes the efforts of government officials, the private sector, and citizens across the country to prevent, deter, protect against, and prepare to respond to potential acts of terrorism.

Expresses appreciation for the commitment of law enforcement and emergency response personnel in preventing and preparing to respond to acts of terrorism.

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Preparedness Month as they relate to the threat of terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6965)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6965)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1618.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6965-6967)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the bicentennial "call for independence" that led to the establishments of the independent sovereign nations of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Venezuela.

Bill: 111-hres-1619
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2010-09-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
Nicaragua
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: 
Acknowledges 1810 as a critical year for the people of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Venezuela towards their march for independence as part of Hispanic Heritage Month commemorations.
 
Recognizes the contributions that these Latin American countries have made.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-09-15
text: Introduced in House