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Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one's fellow man.

Bill: 111-hres-385
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Housing industry and standards
Low- and moderate-income housing
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Celebrates the life of Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity. 
 
Honors Millard Fuller for three decades of leadership and service through Habitat for Humanity. 
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize and pay tribute to Millard Fuller's life and legacy of service by carrying on his vision for a kinder, gentler world. 

action_date: 2009-06-09
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the life of Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity. 
 
Honors Millard Fuller for three decades of leadership and service through Habitat for Humanity. 
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize and pay tribute to Millard Fuller's life and legacy of service by carrying on his vision for a kinder, gentler world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6372)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6372)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 385.
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6372-6373)
action_date: 2009-06-09
text: Mr. Cleaver moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Georgia Gymnastics Team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship.

Bill: 111-hres-386
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Commends: (1) the University of Georgia women's gymnastics team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship; (2) the Gym Dogs for winning more national championships than any other gymnastics program in the nation; and (3) Suzanne Yoculan for a spectacular career as that university's gymnastics coach.

action_date: 2009-05-18
text: 
Commends: (1) the University of Georgia women's gymnastics team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship; (2) the Gym Dogs for winning more national championships than any other gymnastics program in the nation; and (3) Suzanne Yoculan for a spectacular career as that university's gymnastics coach.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5676)
action_date: 2009-05-18
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 H5676)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 386.
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5676-5677)
action_date: 2009-05-18
text: Mr. Tonko moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Bill: 111-hres-387
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency planning and evacuation
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
 
Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work of educating people about hurricane preparedness.
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens about the potential risks of the storms.

action_date: 2009-05-12
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 Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
 
Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work of educating people about hurricane preparedness.
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work in forecasting hurricanes and educating citizens about the potential risks of the storms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5413)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5413)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 387.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5413-5414)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mr. Gordon (TN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Bill: 111-hres-388
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Celebrates the role of mothers in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

action_date: 2009-05-12
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the role of mothers in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5436)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5436)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 388.
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5436-5437)
action_date: 2009-05-12
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging energy efficient and environment-friendly building and facility certification programs to incorporate the use of mechanical insulation as part of their standards and ratings system.

Bill: 111-hres-389
Sponsor: Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L. [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Building construction
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental technology
Industrial facilities
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Encourages energy efficient and environment-friendly building and facility certification programs to incorporate the use of mechanical insulation as part of their standards and ratings system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as "America's National Churchill Museum", and commending its efforts to recognize the importance of the historic legacy of Sir Winston Churchill and to educate the people of the United States about his legacy of character, leadership, and citizenship.

Bill: 111-hres-390
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-9]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Europe
Historical and cultural resources
Libraries and archives
Missouri
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
United Kingdom
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as &quot;America's National Churchill Museum&quot;; (2) the importance of the continuing collection, preservation, and interpretation of the historical materials held by the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library toward enhancing the knowledge and understanding of Sir Winston Churchill's historic legacy; and (3) the immense importance of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Commends the &quot;Lessons of Leadership&quot; offered by the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library educational outreach programs about the life and leadership of Sir Winston Churchill during those conflicts.

action_date: 2009-06-15
text: 

 
Recognizes: (1) the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as &quot;America's National Churchill Museum&quot;; (2) the importance of the continuing collection, preservation, and interpretation of the historical materials held by the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library toward enhancing the knowledge and understanding of Sir Winston Churchill's historic legacy; and (3) the immense importance of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Commends the &quot;Lessons of Leadership&quot; offered by the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library educational outreach programs about the life and leadership of Sir Winston Churchill during those conflicts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6767)
action_date: 2009-06-15
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 H6767)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 390.
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6767-6768)
action_date: 2009-06-15
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May as "National Foster Care Month" and acknowledging that the House of Representatives should continue to work to improve the Nation's foster care system.

Bill: 111-hres-391
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Foster Care Month.
 
Acknowledges the needs of children in the foster care system.
 
Honors the commitment and dedication of those individuals who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to children in the foster care system.
 
Recognizes the need to continue work to improve outcomes of all children in the foster care system through the title IV program in the Social Security Act and other programs designed to: (1) help children in the foster care system reunite with their biological parents; and (2) find them a permanent, safe, and loving home when they are unable to return to their biological parents.

action_date: 2009-05-06
text: 

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

 
 Supports the designation of a National Foster Care Month.
 
Acknowledges the needs of children in the foster care system.
 
Honors the commitment and dedication of those individuals who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to children in the foster care system.
 
Recognizes the need to continue work to improve outcomes of all children in the foster care system through the title IV program in the Social Security Act and other programs designed to: (1) help children in the foster care system reunite with their biological parents; and (2) find them a permanent, safe, and loving home when they are unable to return to their biological parents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5188)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5188)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 391.
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5188-5190)
action_date: 2009-05-06
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and commending Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.

Bill: 111-hres-392
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Congratulates Free Comic Book Day (the first Saturday of May) as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Obama Administration and Congress should end the assault on America's energy independence by leaving in place domestic energy tax incentives.

Bill: 111-hres-393
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2009-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Income tax credits
Income tax deductions
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: 
Calls for the Obama Administration and Congress to end the assault on America's energy independence by leaving in place domestic energy tax incentives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval by the House of Representatives of the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004.

Bill: 111-hres-394
Sponsor: Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employment taxes
International law and treaties
Latin America
Mexico
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Disapproves the totalization agreement between the United States and Mexico, establishing totalization arrangements between the Social Security Systems of the two countries, which was signed by the Commissioner of Social Security and the Director General of the Mexican Social Security Institute on June 29, 2004.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer.

Bill: 111-hres-395
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Government information and archives
Health information and medical records
Medical research
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness and improve education about inflammatory breast cancer; (2) encourage the American Medical Association to take steps to increase awareness of the disease among physicians; (3) encourage treatment research; and (4) continue to consider ways to improve access to information on the disease for doctors and patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the graduating Class of 2009 at the University of California, Merced.

Bill: 111-hres-396
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Commends the students of the first graduating class at the University of California, Merced, the class of 2009, for their pioneering spirit, dedication, efforts, and desire to help establish an institution that puts Merced on the road to opportunity and promises to inspire the educational dreams of young people in this underserved region for generations to come.

action_date: 2009-05-05
text: 

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

 
Commends the students of the first graduating class at the University of California, Merced, the class of 2009, for their pioneering spirit, dedication, efforts, and desire to help establish an institution that puts Merced on the road to opportunity and promises to inspire the educational dreams of young people in this underserved region for generations to come.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5123-5124)
action_date: 2009-05-05
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 H5123-5124)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 396.
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5123-5125)
action_date: 2009-05-05
text: Mr. Polis (CO) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "America's Spiritual Heritage Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.

Bill: 111-hres-397
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Higher education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
 Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) affirms the rich spiritual and diverse religious history of our nation's founding and subsequent history, including up to today; (2) recognizes that the religious foundations of faith on which America was built are critical underpinnings of our nation's most valuable institutions; (3) rejects any effort to remove, obscure, or omit such history from public buildings and educational resources; and (4) expresses support for designation of an &quot;America's Spiritual Heritage Week&quot; every year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces who are also mothers and the support provided by mothers of members of the Armed Forces and mothers who are the spouse of members of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-399
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2009-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: 
Commends the service and honors the sacrifice of approximately 147,000 members of the Armed Forces (members) who are also mothers.
 
Recognizes the support provided by mothers of members and by mothers who are spouses of members.
 
Recognizes the tremendous debt owed for the service, patriotism, and fidelity of military mothers, mothers of members, and military spouses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-05-04
text: Introduced in House