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Expressing support for Children's Dental Health Month and honoring the memory of Deamonte Driver.

Bill: 111-hconres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2009-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dental care
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: 
Expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month. 

Honors the life of Deamonte Driver.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.

Bill: 111-hconres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2009-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hereditary and development disorders
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to reengineer the health care system in the United States should incorporate sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors associated with chronic disease.

Bill: 111-hconres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2009-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: 
Calls for Congress to ensure that any reengineering of the U.S. health care system: (1) incorporates sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors of chronic disease; (2) ensures public access to strategies for improving individual health and increasing individual capacity to engage in activities of daily living through lifestyle change; (3) provides patient-centered care that addresses personal health needs and that encourages patients to improve wellness through lifestyle changes and scientifically-based therapies and outcomes-based treatments that facilitate the body's inherent ability to maintain and restore optimal health; and (4) utilizes defined standards to determine when wellness and health promotion activities will be useful based on the patient's diet, exercise habits, and individual and family health histories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening. 

action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening. 
 
Recognizes the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness of colorectal cancer, providing information on the importance of prevention and early detection through regular screening, and facilitating access to treatment.
 
Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote awareness and to support early identification and removal of pre-cancerous polyps through colorectal cancer screenings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4088-4089)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4088-4089)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 60.
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4088-4090)
action_date: 2009-03-30
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the Russian Federation's continued membership in the G8 should be conditioned on its compliance with its international obligations and commitment to democratic principles and standards.

Bill: 111-hconres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Canada
Europe
France
Georgia (Republic)
Germany
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Italy
Japan
Moldova
News media and reporting
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Political movements and philosophies
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Notes the undemocratic nature of the government of the Russian Federation's actions and policies restricting political and media freedoms and its failure to protect human rights.
 
Condemns Russia's violation of the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
 
Calls upon the President to urge the governments of the other six original G8 member states to condition Russia's continued G8 membership on its adherence to the shared values of the organization's members. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill: 111-hconres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
HIV/AIDS
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) development of a national AIDS strategy to reduce new HIV infections; (3) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (4) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (5) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from injection drug use; (6) comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment and care as early as possible; and (7) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and housing.
 
Encourages state and local governments to recognize such day and to encourage individuals, especially African-Americans, to get tested for HIV.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of United States gross domestic product (GDP) for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs.

Bill: 111-hconres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2009-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: 
Recognizes foreign assistance programs' importance in promoting national security, demonstrating the American people's humanitarian spirit, and improving U.S. credibility in world affairs.
 
Expresses support for providing at least 1% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) each year for nonmilitary foreign assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to designate 2009 as the "Year of the Military Family".

Bill: 111-hconres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.
 
Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.
 
Urges the President to designate a &quot;Year of the Military Family&quot; and encourage the people of the United States and the Department of Defense (DOD) to observe it.

action_date: 2009-03-11
text: 

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

 
Expresses the deepest appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces who serve or have served in defense of the United States.
 
Recognizes the contributions that military families make, and encourages the people of the United States to share in appreciation for the sacrifices of military families.
 
Urges the President to designate a &quot;Year of the Military Family&quot; and encourage the people of the United States and the Department of Defense (DOD) to observe it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H3297)
action_date: 2009-03-11
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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 119).(text: CR H3297)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3315-3316)
action_date: 2009-03-11
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: 2009-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 64.
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3297-3300)
action_date: 2009-03-11
text: Mr. Skelton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "Godfather of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon.

Bill: 111-hconres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that James Brown should be recognized for his contributions as an American musical icon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music.

Bill: 111-hconres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music and for his work as an ambassador of goodwill and democracy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice.

Bill: 111-hconres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Clifton "Chuck" Sutton should be recognized for his contributions as a community leader, activist, business executive, and a role model to young African-Americans.

Bill: 111-hconres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: 
Recognizes Clifton &quot;Chuck&quot; Sutton as one of our nation's dedicated social activists and community leaders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin.

Bill: 111-hconres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2009-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: 
Honors Fort McCoy in Sparta, Wisconsin, on its 100th anniversary, and commends the men and women who have worked and trained there.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the District of Columbia school scholarship program.

Bill: 111-hconres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2009-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: District of Columbia
Elementary and secondary education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that it is in the national interest of the United States to continue the District of Columbia's Opportunity Scholarship Program after school year 2009-2010 without reduction in the benefits it provides.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the Sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should not create a national database tracking firearm owners or firearm purchases.

Bill: 111-hconres-71
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Denny [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should not create a national database to track firearm owners or purchases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning any action of the PRC that could unnecessarily escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS Impeccable and the subsequent rejection of United States protests to the incident.

Bill: 111-hconres-72
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2009-03-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Marine and inland water transportation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: 
 Supports the rise of a peaceful China as a member of the global community.
 
Condemns any action of the People's Republic of China (PRC) that could escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS IMPECCABLE and the subsequent rejection of U.S. protests.
 
Urges the President to raise this matter directly with the President of the PRC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.

Bill: 111-hconres-73
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2009-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
United Kingdom
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: 
Recognizes the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety with a global target to reduce by 50 percent the predicted increase in global road deaths between 2010 and 2020.

Bill: 111-hconres-74
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2009-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
International organizations and cooperation
Roads and highways
Russia
Transportation safety and security
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a decade of action for global road safety with a global target to reduce by 50% the predicted increase in global road deaths between 2010 and 2020. 
 
Urges the Obama Administration to take a leadership role at the First Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Moscow and for the United States to work with other nations to achieve the goals and ideals of a decade of action for road safety. 

action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Supports the goals of a decade of action for road safety with a global target to reduce by 50% the predicted increase in global road deaths between 2010 and 2020.
 
 Urges the Obama Administration and the Department of State to set road traffic casualty reduction targets for U.S. citizens traveling abroad and at home.
 
 Encourages global efforts to improve road safety and reduce road crash deaths and injuries.
 
 Urges the Obama Administration to take a leadership role at the First Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Moscow. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9827-9828)
action_date: 2009-09-23
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 H9827-9828)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 74.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9827-9829)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor America's barbers.

Bill: 111-hconres-75
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2009-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Postal service
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service to honor America's barbers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-03-17
text: Introduced in House