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Recognizing the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps and encouraging all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.

Bill: 111-hres-1338
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 


action_date: 2010-05-13
text: 

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

 
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 128 (Roll no. 271). (text: CR 5/12/2010 H3339-3340)
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 280 - 128 (Roll no. 271).(text: CR 5/12/2010 H3339-3340)
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3457-3458)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1338.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3339-3341)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Ms. Titus moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May as National Foster Care Month and acknowledging the responsibility that Congress has to promote safety, well-being, improved outcomes, and permanency for the Nation's collective children.

Bill: 111-hres-1339
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month. 

action_date: 2010-05-20
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2010 H3610-3611)
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 5/19/2010 H3610-3611)
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3682)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. McDermott objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1339.
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3610-3612; text of measure as introduced: CR H3610-3611)
action_date: 2010-05-19
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona men's basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-1340
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Congratulates the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting K-12 geography education.

Bill: 111-hres-1341
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
 Urges the Obama Administration to include geography and geospatial education in its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Blueprint for Reform proposals.
 
 Urges Congress to: (1) include funding for geography education consistent with other core academic subjects for K-12, as part of a reauthorized ESEA; and (2) enhance geography teacher training by passing legislation such as the Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Entitled the "Seniors Bill of Rights".

Bill: 111-hres-1342
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2010-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Crime prevention
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Housing supply and affordability
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medicaid
Medicare
Public transit
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should unwaveringly uphold the dignity and independence of older Americans by supporting efforts that guarantee for them: (1) financial security; (2) quality and affordable health and long-term care; (3) protection from abuse, scams, and exploitation; (4) a strong economy now and for future generations; and (5) safe and livable communities with adequate housing and transportation options.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of detecting esophageal cancer during its earliest stages, advancing medical research, and supporting the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1343
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) increased research into the causes, treatments, and cures for esophageal cancer.

Applauds the efforts of advocates and organizations that encourage awareness, promote research, and provide education and support to those impacted.

Recognizes the importance of early screening.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E805)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1344
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 259). (text: CR H3347-3348)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 259).(text: CR H3347-3348)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3354)
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1344.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3347-3355)
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 194.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Science and Technology or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill (as described in clause 9 or rule XVIII).
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-479, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-479, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of Lena Calhoun Horne.

Bill: 111-hres-1345
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 
Recognizes the trail-blazing achievements of Lena Horne in our nation's entertainment industry. 
 
Pays tribute to Lena Horne, her talent, her fight for civil rights, her patriotism, and her groundbreaking achievements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Opposing the imposition of a value-added tax.

Bill: 111-hres-1346
Sponsor: Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Sales and excise taxes
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 
Declares that imposing a value-added tax (VAT) would be a massive tax increase that would cripple families on fixed income and only further push back the U.S. economic recovery and that the House of Representatives opposes a VAT.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the vision of John W. Weeks and his contribution to the conservation effort with the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911, a significant conservation achievement in the history of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1348
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Forests, forestry, trees
House of Representatives
Land use and conservation
Massachusetts
Members of Congress
Senate
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 
Recognizes former Representative and Senator John W. Weeks for his leading vision and active conservation.
 
Encourages the Forest Service to celebrate the centennial of the enactment of the Weeks Act, a law that helped propel the conservation movement and the preservation of U.S. forests and watersheds.
 
Encourages bipartisan efforts to preserve precious natural resources of the United States and promote conservation efforts across the country. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2010-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to House Natural Resources
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to House Agriculture
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, 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: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to House Administration
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Percy Sutton as one of the Nation's most influential political, civil rights, and business leaders, who, through his brilliance, courage, and compassion, inspired countless people in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1349
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
New York City
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 
Recognizes Percy Sutton, one of New York's leading public figures, for his many years of service to New York and the nation as a defender of equal rights, justice, and economic opportunity for all people in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 20, 2010, as World Refugee Day.

Bill: 111-hres-1350
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2010-05-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: 
Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day.

action_date: 2010-06-23
text: 
Reaffirms: (1) the commitment of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, famine, persecution, and torture in search of peace and freedom; and (2) the goals of World Refugee Day. 
 
 Calls on the Department of State to continue to support: (1) the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees; and (2) the work of nongovernmental organizations. 
 
 Calls on the U.S. government to continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, including the most vulnerable populations who endure sexual violence, human trafficking, forced conscription, genocide, and exploitation.
 
 Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for the multitude of nongovernmental organizations, along with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, to provide lifesaving assistance and protection for those displaced by conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4705)
action_date: 2010-06-23
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 H4705)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1350.
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4705-4707)
action_date: 2010-06-23
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Dallas Braden and the Oakland Athletics baseball team for pitching a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Mother's Day, May 9, 2010.

Bill: 111-hres-1351
Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Congratulates Dallas Braden of the Oakland Athletics for pitching a perfect game on May 9, 2010. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week and recognizing the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan.

Bill: 111-hres-1352
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Supports the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week.
 
Recognizes the contributions of Taiwanese Americans and the important role that Taiwanese Americans play in strengthening U.S. society.
 
Remains committed to enhancing peace, stability, and prosperity in Taiwan and across the Taiwan Strait.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month to raise awareness of student financial aid.

Bill: 111-hres-1353
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month.

action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3781-3782)
action_date: 2010-05-25
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 H3781-3782)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1353.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3781-3782)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the John G. Shedd Aquarium on the occasion of its 80th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its award-winning "Amazon Rising" exhibit.

Bill: 111-hres-1354
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Fishes
Illinois
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Recognizes the contributions that the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, has made to the state of Illinois as a distinguished cultural, scientific, conservation, and educational institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights crisis in Papua and West Papua.

Bill: 111-hres-1355
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Human rights
Indonesia
International law and treaties
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding human rights measures that the government of Indonesia should take with respect Papua and West Papua.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the birth of General John J. Pershing, an American military hero.

Bill: 111-hres-1356
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2010-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the birth of General John J. Pershing.
 
Extends the appreciation of a most grateful nation for his service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-05-12
text: Introduced in House