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Supporting the goals and ideals of Malaria Awareness Day.

Bill: 111-hconres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Supports the goals of Malaria Awareness Day, including the achievable target of ending malaria deaths by 2015.

action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Supports the goals of Malaria Awareness Day, including the achievable target of ending malaria deaths by 2015.
 
Reaffirms the goals to combat malaria outlined in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
 
Commends the progress made by anti-malaria programs, including the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
 
Recognizes the work of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. 
 
 Encourages fellow donor nations to maintain their support and honor their funding commitments for malaria programs.
 
Urges greater integration between U.S. and international health programs that target malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, and basic child and maternal health.
 
Commits to continued U.S. leadership in efforts to reduce global malaria deaths. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5077)
action_date: 2009-05-04
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 H5077)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 103.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5077-5079)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on the second Saturday in May as "National Travel and Tourism Week".

Bill: 111-hconres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Supports designation of National Travel and Tourism Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a single national fuel economy standard.

Bill: 111-hconres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Bright, Bobby [D-AL-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
California
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Department of Energy
Energy efficiency and conservation
Intergovernmental relations
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
State and local government operations
Unemployment

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a single national fuel economy standard is necessary to achieve the national policy goals of reducing fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions without further exacerbating unemployment; and (2) the California Air Resources Board's regulation to implement California law AB 1493 undermines and conflicts with national policy established by the Energy Policy Conservation Act of 1975.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National STD Awareness Month".

Bill: 111-hconres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National STD Awareness Month. Recognizes the human toll of sexually transmitted infections and the importance of making the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such infections an urgent public health priority. Urges all sexually active individuals to get tested for such infections and seek appropriate care. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed.

Bill: 111-hconres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Religion
Sex offenses
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Urges the government of Afghanistan and President Hamid Karzai to declare the provisions of the Shi'ite Personal Status Law on marital rape and restrictions on women's freedom of movement unconstitutional.
 
Encourages the Secretary of State, the Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Ambassador-at-Large for International Women's Issues, and the United States Ambassador to Afghanistan to address the status of women's rights and security in Afghanistan to ensure that these rights are not being eroded. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E970)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2009-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month. Urges Congress to: (1) work with health care providers and celiac disease advocacy and education organizations to encourage screening and early detection of celiac disease; and (2) increase funding for celiac disease research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 61st anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.

Bill: 111-hconres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2009-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Homeland security
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 
Recognizes Israel's independence as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and congratulates Israel's people as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of Israel's independence.
 
Commends the bipartisan commitment of all U.S. administrations and congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.
 
Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security. 

action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Recognizes Israel's independence as a significant event in providing refuge and a national homeland for the Jewish people and congratulates Israel's people as they celebrate the 61st anniversary of Israel's independence.
 
Commends the bipartisan commitment of all U.S. administrations and congresses since 1948 to stand by Israel and work for its security and well-being.
 
Congratulates the United States and Israel for the strengthening of bilateral relations in the fields of defense, diplomacy, and homeland security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 230). (text: CR H5073)
action_date: 2009-05-04
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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 230).(text: CR H5073)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5082-5083)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 111.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5073-5077)
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day".

Bill: 111-hconres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2009-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Laos

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the murder of United States Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig and the need for prompt justice in State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig.

Bill: 111-hconres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2009-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Brazil
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the alleged aggravated murder of U.S. Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig is deserving of justice; (2) the United States seeks the extradition of Claudia C. Hoerig and the full cooperation of Brazil; and (3) justice in the case of 
State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig
 is important to maintain the traditionally close cooperation and trust between the United States and Brazil, as evidenced by the fact that the United States is Brazil's number one trading partner and a major contributor of foreign aid.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor our Nation's disabled veterans.

Bill: 111-hconres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2009-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp be issued by the United States Postal Service to honor our nation's disabled veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the awareness of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month Resolution.

Bill: 111-hconres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Expresses support for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Recognizes and applauds organizations: (1) raising awareness about the importance of recovery through the Recovery Month Luncheon; and (2) promoting awareness of treatment options. Urges organizations to work collaboratively to implement new programs to treat drug abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress for the immediate withdrawal of the Department of Labor's notice of proposed rulemaking seeking to rescind the Form LM-2.

Bill: 111-hconres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of Labor
Government information and archives
Labor standards
Labor-management relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Obama Administration should immediately withdraw the Department of Labor (DOL) notice of proposed rulemaking to rescind the Form LM-2 (labor organization financial disclosure report); (2) DOL should rededicate itself to enforce the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 and not weaken disclosures provided for in the Form LM-2 regulation; and (3) all Americans are encouraged to share their thoughts on the financial disclosure of labor organizations through the comment process on this rule which closes on May 21, 2009.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of humanity's first landing on the Moon, celebrating the success of the United States human space flight program, and recognizing the accomplishments of NASA's human space flight centers.

Bill: 111-hconres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the first landing of humanity on the Moon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of Smart Irrigation Month, which recognizes the advances in irrigation technology and practices that help raise healthy plants and increase crop yields while using water resources more efficiently and encourages the adoption of smart irrigation practices throughout the United States to further improve water-use efficiency in agricultural, residential, and commercial activities.

Bill: 111-hconres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 
Supports the goals of Smart Irrigation Month to: (1) recognize the advances in irrigation technology and practices that help raise healthy plants and increase crop yields while using water resources more efficiently; and (2) encourage the adoption of smart irrigation practices throughout the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp in commemoration of Carl B. Stokes.

Bill: 111-hconres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2009-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Federal officials
Judges
News media and reporting
Ohio
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp commemorating Carl B. Stokes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2009-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. 
 
Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.

action_date: 2009-05-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federal, state, and private programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. 
 
Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-20
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5728)
action_date: 2009-05-19
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 H5728)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 120.
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5728-5730)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the President to designate 2010 as "The National Year of the Bible".

Bill: 111-hconres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
 Encourages the President to designate an appropriate year as The National Year of the Bible. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

Bill: 111-hconres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2009-05-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Greece
Historical and cultural resources
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the government of the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with the government of Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-07
text: Introduced in House