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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the use of Yucca Mountain as the Nation's primary permanent nuclear waste storage site.

Bill: 111-hres-1123
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2010-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Nevada
Nuclear power

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) strongly believes that the decision to abandon the 23-year bipartisan project establishing Yucca Mountain (Nevada) as the nation's primary permanent nuclear waste storage site breaks a promise made to certain states and violates the letter of the law by extending the length of time states will be forced to store nuclear waste; and (2) calls upon the President to honor the bipartisan commitment made to taxpayers to establish Yucca Mountain as the nation's primary permanent nuclear waste storage site.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting President Obama and his agenda to strengthen United States trade relations in Asia and with key partners like South Korea, Panama, and Colombia.

Bill: 111-hres-1124
Sponsor: Rep. Mack, Connie [R-FL-14]
Introduced: 2010-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Colombia
Congressional oversight
Free trade and trade barriers
Latin America
Panama
South Korea
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: 
Supports President Obama's agenda to strengthen U.S. trade relations in Asia and with key partners like South Korea, Panama, and Colombia.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives remains concerned that the United States risks losing markets in Colombia, Panama, and South Korea to its competitors due to its inaction as these and other countries move forward with their respective free trade agreements.
 
Calls on President Obama to: (1) submit to Congress the trade agreements the United States has signed with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea; and (2) work to ensure their passage as soon as possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4247) to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1126
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4247) to prevent and reduce the use of physical restraint and seclusion in schools.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H1037-1038)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H1037-1038)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1045-1046)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1126, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1043)
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1126.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1037-1043)
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
action_date: 2010-03-02
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 recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of March 4, 2010, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of March 4, 2010.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-425, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-425, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Thanking Vancouver for hosting the world during the 2010 Winter Olympics and honoring the athletes from Team USA.

Bill: 111-hres-1128
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Canada
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Congratulates Vancouver, Team USA, and the athletes of the world for an outstanding and inspiring 2010 Winter Olympics.

action_date: 2010-03-16
text: 

 
Congratulates Vancouver, Team USA, and the athletes of the world for an outstanding and inspiring 2010 Winter Olympics.

Wishes participants in the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll No. 119).
action_date: 2010-03-16
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): 420 - 0 (Roll No. 119).
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1483)
action_date: 2010-03-16
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: 2010-03-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1128.
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1478-1481)
action_date: 2010-03-16
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House that the Secretary of the Treasury should direct the United States Executive Directors to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose making any loans to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda until that Government cooperates with the United States and compensates the victims of the Stanford Financial Group fraud.

Bill: 111-hres-1129
Sponsor: Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Antigua and Barbuda
Caribbean area
Crime victims
Financial services and investments
Foreign loans and debt
Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Treasury should direct the U.S. Executive Directors to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to use U.S. influence to ensure that any loan made by such institutions to the government of Antigua and Barbuda is conditioned on providing complete redress to the victims of the Stanford Financial Group fraud, including through specified actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the people affected by the natural disasters on Madeira Island.

Bill: 111-hres-1130
Sponsor: Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Europe
Floods and storm protection
Natural disasters
Portugal
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Mourns the loss of life and expresses condolences to the families of those killed and injured by floods and mudslides from the February 2010 storm that hit Madeira Island. 
 
Expresses solidarity between the people of the United States and Madeira and recognizes the historical ties between Portuguese-Americans, Portugal, and the Madeira Autonomous Region.
 
Applauds the rescue efforts of fire, medical, and military personnel and other volunteers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of April 18, 2010, through April 23, 2010, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1131
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
 Supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week.
 
 Honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in schools.

action_date: 2010-04-27
text: 
Supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week.
 
 Honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H2899-2900)
action_date: 2010-04-27
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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 224).(text: CR H2899-2900)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2912-2913)
action_date: 2010-04-27
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: 2010-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1131.
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2899-2900)
action_date: 2010-04-27
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-1133
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Minority education
Racial and ethnic relations
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Recognizes the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.
 
Honors and recognizes African-American innovators who have contributed to scientific education and research and whose contributions have increased economic empowerment in the United States. 
 
Encourages the Obama administration to invest in programs proven effective to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans as well as other minority and disadvantaged groups in the sciences. 

action_date: 2010-03-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.
 
Honors and recognizes African-American innovators who have contributed to scientific education and research and whose contributions have increased economic empowerment in the United States. 
 
Encourages the Obama administration to invest in programs proven effective to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans as well as other minority and disadvantaged groups in the sciences. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H1688)
action_date: 2010-03-19
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): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 145).(text: CR H1688)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR S1712-1713)
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. 1133.
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S1688-1689)
action_date: 2010-03-19
text: Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Mourning the loss of Vernon Hunter and honoring the service of Robin De Haven and the first responders to the attack on the Internal Revenue Service in Austin, Texas.

Bill: 111-hres-1134
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2010-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Department of the Treasury
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Fires
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Health personnel
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Law enforcement officers
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 
Condemns Joseph Stack's attack on the Internal Revenue Service in Austin, Texas.
 
Mourns the loss of Vernon Hunter. Honors the heroic contributions of Robin De Haven. Recognizes all the first responders involved in the rescue effort.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that Members take the same annual ethics training as senior staff.

Bill: 111-hres-1135
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2010-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to: (1) receive annual ethics training offered by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct; and (2) certify to the committee by January 31 of each year that he or she attended such training in the last year.
 
Requires the training to be the same given to senior staff by the Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the McKay-Dee Hospital in northern Utah.

Bill: 111-hres-1136
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2010-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health facilities and institutions
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the McKay-Dee Hospital in northern Utah. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-1137
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 209 (Roll no. 88). (text: CR H1115)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 209 (Roll no. 88).(text: CR H1115)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 184 (Roll no. 87). (consideration: CR H1122-1123)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1137.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1115-1123)
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in the report. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion except those arising under clause 10 or rule XXI. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The resolution provides one hour of debate. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to final adoption
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-426, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-426, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the first week of April 2010 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

Bill: 111-hres-1138
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Urges the Surgeon General to: (1) warn and educate people about the dangers of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (2) designate a National Asbestos Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Clare Boothe Luce and recognizing her leadership in the women's suffrage movement and the influence she continues to have today.

Bill: 111-hres-1139
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
News media and reporting
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Clare Boothe Luce. 

Recognizes her leadership in the women's suffrage movement and her continuing influence today. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs.

Bill: 111-hres-1140
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2010-03-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: 
Commends the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. 
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to global tuberculosis control through the Lantos-Hyde U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Act of 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2010-03-04
text: Referred to House Foreign Affairs
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-03-04
text: Introduced in House