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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators.

Bill: 111-hconres-188
Sponsor: Rep. McMahon, Michael E. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Food industry and services
Retail and wholesale trades
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators. 
 
Commends state alcoholic beverage regulators for creating a successful system of alcoholic beverage distribution and sale.
 
Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to regulate alcoholic beverages. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the Government of Iran to grant consular access by the Government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd, and to allow the 3 young people to reunite with their families in the United States at the soonest possible opportunity.

Bill: 111-hconres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2009-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Iran
Middle East
Switzerland

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 
Encourages the government of Iran to: (1) grant consular access by the government of Switzerland to Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd and allow them to communicate by telephone with their families in the United States; and (2) allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite, in the United States, with their families as soon as possible.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women.

Bill: 111-hconres-190
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2009-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: 
Recognizes the historic founding of the Black Stuntmen's Association and the Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Women. Honors the contributions of these organizations and their members in the fight for racial equality and justice in the motion picture and television industry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2339)
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2918.

Bill: 111-hconres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7]
Introduced: 2009-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 
 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2918 (FY2010 legislative branch appropriations and continuing resolution).

action_date: 2009-09-25
text: 

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

 
 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2918 (FY2010 legislative branch appropriations and continuing resolution).

action_date: 2009-09-30
text: 

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

 
 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2918 (FY2010 legislative branch appropriations and continuing resolution).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9969-9970)
action_date: 2009-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9969-9970)
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 772, H. Con. Res. 191 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H9977; text as passed House: CR H9977)
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 772, H. Con. Res. 191 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H9977; text as passed House: CR H9977)
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) should lose its exemption from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Bill: 111-hconres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2009-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Community life and organization
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) should lose its tax-exempt status.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to pass meaningful legislation to protect commercial and government data from data breaches.

Bill: 111-hconres-193
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2009-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Business records
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Government information and archives
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should: (1) enact into law a meaningful national standard to protect commercial and government data, including a robust definition of encryption tied to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and (2) adopt legislation that requires that sensitive data be protected through meaningful encryption technology and require government subcontractors having access to sensitive and personally identifiable information to comply with the same standards as federal agencies and departments; and (3) encourage leaders of government agencies and private enterprises to actively manage and rigorously protect the data collected and stored within their institution by making data security a priority within the institution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Science and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2009-10-01
text: Referred to House Science and Technology
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs.

Bill: 111-hconres-194
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2009-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of &quot;Lights On Afterschool!,&quot; a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces who are serving in, or have served in, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 111-hconres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2009-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: 
Honors the members of the Armed Forces who are serving in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and members and veterans who have previously so served.
 
Calls on all Americans to reflect on their service and to hold them in a special place of honor now and in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Referred to House Veterans' Affairs
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2009-10-06
text: Referred to House Armed Services
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Making corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 2647.

Bill: 111-hconres-196
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2009-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Defense spending

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2647 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010).

action_date: 2009-10-08
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2647 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 808, H. Con. Res. 196 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H11142; text as passed House: CR H11142)
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 808, H. Con. Res. 196 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H11142; text as passed House: CR H11142)
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall and to consider adjustments to payment schedules on their home mortgages that take into account the financial burdens of responding to the presence of such drywall.

Bill: 111-hconres-197
Sponsor: Rep. Nye, Glenn C. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2009-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Building construction
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: 
Encourages banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall to allow temporary forbearance without penalty on payments on their home mortgages.
 

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 
Encourages banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall by considering adjustments to mortgage payment schedules that take these financial burdens into account.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 920). (text: CR H13402)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 920).(text: CR H13402)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13425-13426)
action_date: 2009-12-02
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: 2009-12-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 197.
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13401-13404)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age and endorsing the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan to develop a seamless, standardized, evidence-based system of care universally accessible for all of these children, young adults, and their families, regardless of where they live in the country.

Bill: 111-hconres-198
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Recognizes Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury (PABI) as the leading cause of death and disability in the United States for children and young adults from birth until 25 years of age.
 
 Endorses the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan and encourages its implementation by federal, state, and local governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the freedom, security, and stability of Taiwan.

Bill: 111-hconres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2009-10-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Military operations and strategy
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) grave concerns exist concerning the ballistic missile deployment by the People's Republic of China (PRC) directed toward Taiwan which threatens security and stability in the Taiwan Strait; (2) the President of the United States should seek a renunciation from the PRC of any threat or use of force against Taiwan; and (3) Taiwan's future should be determined peacefully, free from coercion, and with the consent of Taiwan's people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Introduced in House
To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2009-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
General taxation matters
Legislative rules and procedure
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: 
Establishes a Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform to study and report to both chambers on the practices of the legislative and executive branch regarding earmarks in authorizing, appropriation, tax, and tariff measures.
 
Makes it out of order to consider a bill, joint resolution, or conference report containing a congressional earmark, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit until the filing of such report.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the goals and ideals of 20th anniversary of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.

Bill: 111-hconres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Celebrates the goals and ideals of the 20th anniversary of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database.
 
Applauds the use of data from that Database to provide the most efficient and appropriate medical care.
 
Recognizes the need to promote the creation of additional clinical databases in medicine.
 
Commends cardiothoracic surgeons for demonstrating their dedication to professional responsibility and the highest level of patient care by continued use of such Database.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and work of Furman Bisher.

Bill: 111-hconres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Honors the life and work of Furman Bisher (sports reporter, editor, and columnist).
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing continued support for employee stock ownership plans.

Bill: 111-hconres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2009-10-22 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Corporate finance and management
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: 
Expresses Congress's continued support for employee stock ownership plans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hconres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2009-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: 
Honors and recognizes the American labor movement.
 
Supports the designation of a National Labor History Month.
 
Urges government officials, educators, the media, and all Americans to observe such a month with ceremonies, activities, and programs that encourage reflection on the labor movement's heritage and its many contributions to the creation and maintenance of a more just America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2632)
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the Fall of the Berlin Wall.

Bill: 111-hconres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2009-11-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic theory
Europe
Germany
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Russia
U.S. history
U.S.S.R.
Veterans' organizations and recognition
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Nation should celebrate the victory of the United States in The Cold War and the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall by: (1) promoting education about the historical significance of the Cold War; (2) celebrating peace, freedom, and the principles of democratic government; (3) honoring the role of the United States in the international struggle for individual human rights and the evolution of the free enterprise system; and (4) recognizing the veterans who served during The Cold War.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of miners and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and National activities celebrating and honoring the contributions of miners.

Bill: 111-hconres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2009-11-04 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mining
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2707)
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Introduced in House