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Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the third Monday in September as "National Postdoc Appreciation Week".

Bill: 111-hres-1545
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2010-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-20
text: 
 Supports the designation of National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) make in this country and around the world.
 
 Recognizes the career development and other professional needs of postdocs.
 
 Encourages the improvement of training and career opportunities in research.

action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National Postdoc Appreciation Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) make in this country and around the world.
 
 Recognizes the career development and other professional needs of postdocs.
 
 Encourages the improvement of training and career opportunities in research.


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 H6950)
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 H6950)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1545.
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6950-6951)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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
Congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1546
Sponsor: Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: 
Congratulates the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship.

action_date: 2010-09-30
text: 
Congratulates the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship.


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/28/2010 H7034)
action_date: 2010-09-30
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 9/28/2010 H7034)
action_date: 2010-09-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7378)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bilbray objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1546.
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7034)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Ms. Chu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1547
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2010-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the third annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. 

Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; and (2) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent violence against members of the media in the Philippines.

Bill: 111-hres-1548
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2010-07-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
News media and reporting
Philippines
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: 
Condemns the recent violence against members of the media in the Philippines.
 
Expresses condolences to the families of Joselito Agustin, Desiderio Camangyan, and other victims of such violence.
 
Calls on the government of the Philippines to fully investigate the murders of Joselito Agustin and Desiderio Camangyan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1264) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1549
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1264) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 183 (Roll no. 466). (text: CR H5951)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 183 (Roll no. 466).(text: CR H5951)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 179 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H5958)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1549.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5951-5959)
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 222.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-555, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-555, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2010-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1550
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 461). (text: CR H5926)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 461).(text: CR H5926)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5937)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1550.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5826-5838)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213. The resolution waives all points of rorder against consideration of the motion exept those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI and that the Senate amendment shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-556, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-556, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should promote respect for and full application of the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples consistent with United States law.

Bill: 111-hres-1551
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Human rights
International law and treaties
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Administration should work with partners in indigenous communities domestically and around the world to provide security, equality, and opportunity for all; (2) the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides an important framework for addressing indigenous issues globally; (3) the Administration's decision to conduct a formal review of the Declaration and the U.S. position on it is welcomed; and (4) the United States should promote respect for and full application of the Declaration, consistent with U.S. law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1406)
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a legally binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide financial assistance to the poorest and most vulnerable nations for adaptation and mitigation measures, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1552
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Foreign aid and international relief
General energy matters
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the Copenhagen Accord as a meaningful step toward achieving the goal of a binding global agreement to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; and (2) finance for developing countries consistent with the Accord's goals.
 
Calls for: (1) enacting comprehensive energy and climate change legislation; and (2) allotting funding to develop the processes and organizations required to manage the disbursement of funds efficiently and transparently.
 
Commends the High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing for its preliminary work in defining how finance for developing countries will be raised and disbursed. 
 
Encourages the international community to create a legally binding agreement to reduce GHG emissions as soon as possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the State of Israel's right to defend Israeli sovereignty, to protect the lives and safety of the Israeli people, and to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, including the use of military force if no other peaceful solution can be found within reasonable time to protect against such an immediate and existential threat to the State of Israel.

Bill: 111-hres-1553
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Foreign aid and international relief
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Nuclear weapons
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
Condemns the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its: (1) threats to annihilate the United States and Israel; (2) support of international terrorism; and (3) incitement of genocide of the Israeli people.
 
Supports using all means to persuade the government of Iran to stop building and acquiring nuclear weapons.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. bond with Israel and pledges to work with the government of Israel and the people of Israel to ensure that their nation receives critical economic and military assistance, including missile defense capabilities, needed to address the Iranian threat.
 
Supports Israel's right to use all means necessary to confront and eliminate nuclear threats posed by Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the services provided by school resource officers and their dedication to the safety, security, and well-being of students, teachers, school support staff, and school communities in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1554
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2010-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Law enforcement officers
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: 
 
Recognizes the role that school resource officers play in reducing and preventing school-related violence and crime through their professionalism and positive interaction with students.
 
Encourages school districts to fully integrate school resource officers in the professional development of school staff.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to House Judiciary
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2010-07-22
text: Referred to House Education and Labor
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to document the improved accessibility of the Hall of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-1555
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2010-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading to it in order to document its improved accessibility.

action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading to it in order to document its improved accessibility.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan.

Bill: 111-hres-1556
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2010-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan.

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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 470). (text: CR H6106)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 196 (Roll no. 470).(text: CR H6106)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6112)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6111-6112)
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1556.
action_date: 2010-07-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6106-6112)
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 301 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-566, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-566, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, known as the National Ag Science Center.

Bill: 111-hres-1557
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural research
California
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 
Supports the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, known as the &quot;National Ag Science Center.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that fruit and vegetable and commodity producers are encouraged to display the American flag on labels of products grown in the United States, reminding us all to take pride in the healthy bounty produced by American farmers and workers.

Bill: 111-hres-1558
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2010-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Consumer affairs
Food supply, safety, and labeling
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that fruit and vegetable and commodity producers are encouraged to display the American flag on labels of U.S.-grown products reminding us to take pride in the healthy bounty produced by American farmers and workers.

action_date: 2010-07-30
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 fruit and vegetable and commodity producers are encouraged to display the American flag on labels of U.S.-grown products reminding us to take pride in the healthy bounty produced by American farmers and workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR 7/28/2010 H6258)
action_date: 2010-07-30
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): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 501).(text: CR 7/28/2010 H6258)
action_date: 2010-07-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6483)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1558.
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6258-6259)
action_date: 2010-07-28
text: Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-07-26
text: Introduced in House