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Commending Bob Sheppard for his long and respected career as the public-address announcer for the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.

Bill: 111-hres-1529
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
New York City
News media and reporting
Professional sports
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
 Recognizes the legacy of Bob Sheppard and his distinctive announcements as a revered tradition not only to the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, but also to the games of baseball and football and the field of sports announcing.
 
 Commends Bob Sheppard for his 52 years of service as a public-address announcer and his long tenure as a speech professor.

action_date: 2010-11-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the legacy of Bob Sheppard and his distinctive announcements as a revered tradition not only to the New York Yankees and the New York Giants, but also to the games of baseball and football and the field of sports announcing.
 
 Commends Bob Sheppard for his 52 years of service as a public-address announcer and his long tenure as a speech professor.


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 voice vote. (text: CR H7461-7462)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7461-7462)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1529.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7461-7463)
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Ms. Norton 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: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Approving certain regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 with respect to employing offices and covered employees of the House of Representatives under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995.

Bill: 111-hres-1530
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional agencies
Congressional oversight
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Approves the adopted regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to implement its veterans preference in federal employment requirements insofar as such regulations apply to employing offices and covered employees of the House of Representatives under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, and to the extent such regulations are consistent with the provisions of such Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to House Administration
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of 2011 as "World Veterinary Year" to bring attention to and show appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-1531
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health personnel
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, World Veterinary Year. 

action_date: 2010-12-08
text: 

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

Expresses support for the designation of, and the goals and ideals of, World Veterinary Year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 614). (text: CR 12/7/2010 H8044)
action_date: 2010-12-08
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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 614).(text: CR 12/7/2010 H8044)
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8109-8110)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1531.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8044-8046)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Urging an investigation into the role of the Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi in providing financial, logistical, and material support to terrorists, and into the role of any foreign governments, including the Republic of Turkey, which may have aided and abetted the organizers of the recent "Gaza Flotilla" mission to breach Israeli coastal security and assault the naval defense forces of the State of Israel.

Bill: 111-hres-1532
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Gaza Strip
Government studies and investigations
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Sanctions
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: 
Urges the Secretary of State to conduct an investigation into the role of: (1) the Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) in providing financial, logistical, and material support to any entity listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the Department of State; and (2) any foreign governments, including the Republic of Turkey, which may have aided the organizers of the recent Gaza Flotilla mission to breach Israeli coastal security and assault Israeli naval defense forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Augusta State University Jaguars men's golf team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Golf Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1533
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Congratulates the Augusta State University Jaguars men's golf team on winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Golf Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Special Agent William G. Clark of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for his heroic actions while protecting the life of a woman in danger.

Bill: 111-hres-1534
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Christopher J. [R-NY-26]
Introduced: 2010-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: 
Honors Special Agent William G. Clark of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for his heroic actions, exemplary service, and selfless acts to protect the lives of others. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5735)
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and their families for their exceptional service and sacrifice protecting the United States while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.

Bill: 111-hres-1535
Sponsor: Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Recognizes the service and sacrifices made by the members of the Armed Forces from Los Angeles County and their families. Expresses the enduring gratitude of the American people .
 
Expresses support for efforts to: (1) provide for veterans' college education, vocational training, and opportunities to enter new careers as civilians; and (2) prevent and break the cycle of homelessness among veterans.
 
Commends providing wounded troops and their families with the highest quality of medical care and support.
 
Encourages all Americans to show support and appreciation for returning troops.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1378)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Take a Child to a Park Week; Declaring The Third Week In July as "National Take a Child to a Park Week".

Bill: 111-hres-1536
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Recognizes the importance of engaging children in physical activity to combat the rising rate of childhood obesity.
 
Recognizes the value of local parks in providing opportunities for children and families to engage in positive, healthy behaviors. 
 
Supports the annual designation of a Take a Child to a Park Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 111-hres-1537
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 23, 2010, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure addressing unemployment compensation, on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 458). (text: CR H5885)
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 458).(text: CR H5885)
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5892)
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1537.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5885-5892)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The resolution also authorizes the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules at any time through the legislative day of July 23, 2010.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-552, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-552, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the July 11, 2010, terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda.

Bill: 111-hres-1538
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Somalia
Terrorism
Uganda

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Condemns: (1) the July 11, 2010, terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda; and (2) al Shabaab's destabilizing role in Somalia and the region.
 
Encourages the Administration to help Ugandan and Somali authorities bring those responsible for these attacks to justice.
 
Expresses condolences to the families of Nate &quot;Oteka&quot; Henn and all the victims of these attacks.
 
Recognizes the importance of Uganda's peacekeeping efforts in Somalia.
 
Calls on the Administration to work with the international community to address the security threat emanating from Somalia.

action_date: 2010-07-27
text: 
Condemns: (1) the July 11, 2010 terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda; and (2) al Shabaab's destabilizing role in Somalia and the region.
 
Encourages the Administration to help Ugandan and Somali authorities bring those responsible for these attacks to justice.
 
Expresses condolences to the families of Nate &quot;Oteka&quot; Henn and all the victims of these attacks.
 
Recognizes Uganda's contributions to the peacekeeping efforts in Somalia.
 
Calls on the Administration to work with the international community to address the security threat emanating from Somalia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6086)
action_date: 2010-07-27
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 H6086)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1538.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6086-6087)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Ms. Berkley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing solidarity with human rights defenders in the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1539
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Lawyers and legal services
News media and reporting
Russia
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Expresses solidarity with human rights defenders in the Russian Federation and calls for an end to the attacks against human rights activists, including journalists, in the Russian Federation.
 
Urges the Russian Federation to: (1) respect the rights and freedoms of human rights defenders; (2) take measures to end the attacks against human rights activists, including lawyers and journalists; and (3) fully investigate all unresolved murder cases of human rights defenders, including journalists.
 
Urges: (1) the President and the Secretary of State to integrate human rights in all components of bilateral relations with the Russian Federation; and (2) the Secretary to use international fora to raise these and other human rights abuses in the North Caucasus and elsewhere in the Russian Federation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1379)
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 7, 2010, as national "Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day".

Bill: 111-hres-1541
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Betsy [D-CO-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Language arts
Preschool education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
 Supports the designation of Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day.
 
 Commends Jumpstart's Read for the Record, which is now in its fifth year. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.)
 
Encourages adults to: (1) join children in creating the world's largest shared reading experience; and (2) show their support for early literacy and Jumpstart's early education programming for young children in low-income communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that Members' official websites include congressional earmark requests and video presentations for requests submitted to committees.

Bill: 111-hres-1542
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
 Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member) to maintain an official website and include on it a comprehensive, sortable, and searchable database comprising all congressional earmark requests for the current fiscal year and for the budget year, including for each such request: (1) the name and address of any recipient; (2) the purpose of the earmark; (3) its merits; (4) whether it meets applicable eligibility requirements (if any); (5) the amount requested; and (6) in the case of the Committee on Appropriations, a video presentation by the intended recipient with a link for public comment.
 
Authorizes each Member to waive the requirement for a video presentation by the intended recipient of a congressional earmark if the Member: (1) determines that the video presentation is unnecessary; and (2) places that determination on the Member's official website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the strength of the relationship between the United States and the Republic of Georgia.

Bill: 111-hres-1544
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Judicial procedure and administration
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
Recognizes the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of Georgia.
 
Remembers the victims of the August 2008 military conflict between Georgia and the Russian Federation.
 
Reaffirms support for a peaceful future for the region and for the unification of Georgia.
 
Supports the implementation of the United States-Georgia Strategic Partnership and the continued growth of bilateral relations.
 
Encourages Georgia to expand media freedoms, increase government transparency, promote democratic electoral processes, strengthen the rule of law, and implement judicial reforms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: Introduced in House