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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3650) to establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program, to develop and coordinate a comprehensive and integrated strategy to address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, and to provide for the development and implementation of comprehensive regional action plans to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia.

Bill: 111-hres-1168
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3650) to establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program, to develop and coordinate a comprehensive and integrated strategy to address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, and to provide for the development and implementation of comprehensive regional action plans to reduce harmful algal blooms and hypoxia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1363)
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1363)
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1368)
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1168.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1363-1368)
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 172.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of House Report 111-439 shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-439, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-439, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 125th anniversary of Rollins College.

Bill: 111-hres-1169
Sponsor: Rep. Grayson, Alan [D-FL-8]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Honors Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Recognizes its unwavering commitment to liberal arts education. 
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for its continued success.

action_date: 2010-05-26
text: 
Honors Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, on its 125th anniversary.
 
Recognizes its unwavering commitment to liberal arts education. 
 
Expresses the House of Representatives' best wishes for its continued success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 36 (Roll no. 305). (text: CR 5/25/2010 H3782-3783)
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 36 (Roll no. 305).(text: CR 5/25/2010 H3782-3783)
action_date: 2010-05-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3839-3840)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bishop (NY) 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: 2010-05-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1169.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3782-3784)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the winners of the Voice of Democracy national scholarship program.

Bill: 111-hres-1170
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-52]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Political movements and philosophies
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Congratulates the winners of the Voice of Democracy national scholarship program.

action_date: 2010-03-15
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the winners of the Voice of Democracy national scholarship program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H1402)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 113).(text: CR H1402)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1409-1410)
action_date: 2010-03-15
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: 2010-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1170.
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1402-1403)
action_date: 2010-03-15
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 2010 as Irish American Heritage Month and honoring the significance of Irish Americans in the history and progress of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1171
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Ireland
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of Irish-Americans in the history and progress of the United States. 
 
Supports the designation of Irish-American History Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life and achievements of Will Keith Kellogg.

Bill: 111-hres-1172
Sponsor: Rep. Schauer, Mark H. [D-MI-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the birth of Will Keith Kellogg and his contributions to the citizens of the United States and the people of the world.

action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the birth of Will Keith Kellogg and his contributions to the citizens of the United States and the people of the world.


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 Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H3773)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 301).(text: CR H3773)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3789-3790)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lynch 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: 2010-05-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1172.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3773-3775)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Vermont Long Trail, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulating the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the trail.

Bill: 111-hres-1173
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail in Vermont, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulates the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the Trail. 

action_date: 2010-03-18
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Long Trail in Vermont, the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States, and congratulates the Green Mountain Club for its century of dedication in developing and maintaining the Trail. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 135). (text: CR H1617-1618)
action_date: 2010-03-18
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): 409 - 1 (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H1617-1618)
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1626-1627)
action_date: 2010-03-18
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: 2010-03-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1173.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1617-1618)
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 111-hres-1174
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2010-03-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.

action_date: 2010-03-21
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 156). (text: CR 3/19/2010 H1706)
action_date: 2010-03-21
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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 156).(text: CR 3/19/2010 H1706)
action_date: 2010-03-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1822-1823)
action_date: 2010-03-19
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: 2010-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1174.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S1706-1711)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Ms. Speier moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-03-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the first weekend of May as Ten Commandments Weekend to recognize the significant contributions the Ten Commandments have made to shaping Western civilization and the vital role they played in the development of the institutions and national character of the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1175
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2010-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: 
Supports the designation of Ten Commandments Weekend.
 
Celebrates the significant role the Ten Commandments have played in the development of public and private U.S. institutions.
 
Encourages citizens of all faiths and religious persuasions to reflect on the impact that the Ten Commandments have had on the people and national character of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ban congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, and limited tariff benefits.

Bill: 111-hres-1176
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2010-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: 
 Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report (including any joint explanatory statement), that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.
 
 Requires the House Committee on the Budget to determine whether a measure or matter contains any congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit, relying, if it chooses, on information supplied by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, and limited tariff benefits.

Bill: 111-hres-1177
Sponsor: Rep. Minnick, Walter [D-ID-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Government lending and loan guarantees
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: 
 Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report (including any joint explanatory statement), that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit.
 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to prohibit the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive such point of order. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to compile the cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office which are included in reports filed by committees of the House on approved legislation and post such estimates on the official public Internet site of the Office of the Clerk.

Bill: 111-hres-1178
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Scott [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2010-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: 
Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to: (1) compile the cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) which are included in the reports filed by House committees on measures they approve; and (2) post them on the official public Internet site of the Office of the Clerk.

action_date: 2010-06-09
text: 
Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to ensure that cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) are available to the public by including a link to the CBO's official website on the official public Internet site of the Office of the Clerk.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 22 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H4271)
action_date: 2010-06-09
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): 390 - 22 (Roll no. 342).(text: CR H4271)
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4288-4289)
action_date: 2010-06-09
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: 2010-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1178.
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4271-4274)
action_date: 2010-06-09
text: Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that biotechnology firms meeting small business standards are critical to the United States, its people and its economy because they create new medicines, services, and jobs and meet unmet needs related to populations and patients with infectious and chronic diseases, including those of medically underserved populations.

Bill: 111-hres-1179
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2010-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Executive agency funding and structure
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Public-private cooperation
Research and development
Small business
Technology transfer and commercialization

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: 
Recognizes: (1) that the public deserves the safest, most effective, and efficient processes to save the lives of people living in the United States with infectious and chronic diseases; and (2) the need to coordinate existing public funding to help small business biotechnology firms whose products may be lost due to domestic economic conditions, and to fund critical paths for small biotechnology drug development and for regulatory review and commercial approval.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the domestic development and commercialization of biotechnology research by firms meeting small business size standards and collaborations with university-based biotechnology research facilities; and (2) the advancement of U.S.-based commercialization of point of care therapeutics and diagnostics by emerging and small business biotechnology firms for domestic and global use.
 
Encourages: (1) the development of a national strategic framework to facilitate technological advancements in improving the commercialization processes for small business biotechnology firms; (2) the creation of incentives for small business biotechnology companies that perform basic and applied research through the development and commercialization of biotechnology products and processes and their diffusion into national and local economies; (3) the development of a comprehensive approach to describing disease populations and the production of comprehensive research programs that are current with evolving biotechnology and the unmet needs of diverse patient populations; and (4) the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a Federal Biotechnology Coordinating Council representative of small business biotechnology companies, research facilities, and federal agencies with a strategic initiative to facilitate development and preserve these small business biotechnology firms and coordinate resources and funding mechanisms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-12
text: Introduced in House