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Congratulating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 98 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the Nation.

Bill: 111-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2009-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 
Congratulates Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 98 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the nation.

action_date: 2009-10-13
text: 
Congratulates Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., on 98 years of serving local communities and enriching the lives of collegiate men throughout the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 774). (text: CR H11185)
action_date: 2009-10-13
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): 392 - 0 (Roll no. 774).(text: CR H11185)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11261)
action_date: 2009-10-13
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: 2009-10-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 659.
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11185-11187)
action_date: 2009-10-13
text: Mr. Sablan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the distinguished history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute.

Bill: 111-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8]
Introduced: 2009-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Minority education
North Carolina
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: 
 Recognizes the distinguished history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
 
 Acknowledges its remarkable contribution to the education of African-Americans and other people in North Carolina and the nation.
 
 Commends the enterprise and dedication of the McDuffie family in creating and sustaining the Laurinburg Institute.

action_date: 2009-10-21
text: 
 Recognizes the distinguished history of the Laurinburg Normal Industrial Institute in Laurinburg, North Carolina.
 
 Acknowledges its remarkable contribution to the education of African-Americans and other people in North Carolina and the nation.
 
 Commends the enterprise and dedication of the McDuffie family in creating and sustaining the Laurinburg Institute.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 796). (text: CR H11536)
action_date: 2009-10-21
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): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 796).(text: CR H11536)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11555)
action_date: 2009-10-21
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: 2009-10-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 660.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11536-11538)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Instructing the managers on the part of the House of Representatives in the impeachment proceeding now pending against Samuel B. Kent to advise the Senate that the House of Representatives does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment against Samuel B. Kent.

Bill: 111-hres-661
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2009-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Judges
Senate
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: 
Instructs the managers on the part of the House of Representatives in the impeachment proceedings against Samuel B. Kent, formally judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, to appear before and advise the Senate that, because Samuel B. Kent is no longer a civil officer of the United States, the House of Representatives does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment hitherto filed in the Senate against him.

action_date: 2009-07-20
text: 

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

 
Instructs the managers on the part of the House of Representatives in the impeachment proceedings against Samuel B. Kent, formally judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, to appear before and advise the Senate that, because Samuel B. Kent is no longer a civil officer of the United States, the House of Representatives does not desire further to urge the articles of impeachment hitherto filed in the Senate against him.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8377)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8377)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8377)
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Mr. Johnson (GA) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Save for Retirement Week", including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles as important tools for personal savings and retirement financial security.

Bill: 111-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2009-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial services and investments

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: 
Supports the the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of: (1) tax-preferred retirement vehicles for personal savings and retirement financial security; (2) utilizing substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize retirement savings; and (3) saving for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.

action_date: 2009-07-31
text: 

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

 
Supports the the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week, including raising public awareness of: (1) tax-preferred retirement vehicles for personal savings and retirement financial security; (2) utilizing substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize retirement savings; and (3) saving for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9245)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9245)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9245)
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-31
text: Mr. Cohen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any savings under the Medicare Program should be invested back into the Medicare Program, rather than creating new entitlement programs.

Bill: 111-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health programs administration and funding
Medicaid
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) any savings under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) should be invested back into the Medicare program, rather than be used to create new entitlement programs; and (2) any savings under SSA title XIX (Medicaid) should be used to increase the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Referred to House Ways and Means
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2009-07-21
text: Referred to House Energy and Commerce
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and honoring Barnes Jewish Hospital, Henry Ford Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Integris Baptist Hospital for the completion of a successful 16 person kidney transplant.

Bill: 111-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health facilities and institutions
Maryland
Michigan
Missouri
Oklahoma
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 
Congratulates Barnes Jewish Hospital, Henry Ford Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Integris Baptist Hospital for the completion of a successful 16-person kidney transplant. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Project HOPE for 50 years of exceptional service to improve and save the lives of millions of children and adults in developing nations through humanitarian assistance and health education.

Bill: 111-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2009-07-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Medical education
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: 
Recognizes Project HOPE for 50 years of exceptional service to improve and save the lives of children and adults in developing nations through humanitarian assistance and health education.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 111-hres-667
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2009-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional committees
Congressional elections
Defense spending
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Public participation and lobbying

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 
Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to immediately establish an investigative subcommittee and begin an investigation into the relationship between: (1) the source and timing of past campaign contributions to Members of the House related to the raided prominent defense-lobbying firm; and (2) earmark requests made by Members on behalf of the firm's clients. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 189, 14 Present (Roll no. 605).
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Mr. Andrews moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8509-8510; text of measure as introduced: CR H8509)
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, contributions, and achievements of Koko Taylor and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on her passing.

Bill: 111-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2009-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 
Honors Koko Taylor for her significant contributions to both blues music and the entertainment industry as a whole, for serving as an influence and inspiration to future generations of musicians, and for bringing joy to millions of people around the world. 
 
Expresses profound sorrow at the death of Koko Taylor and condolences to her family, friends, and colleagues. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and saluting the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary, commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its contributions to the preservation of wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania, and commending the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for its dedication to educating the public and the international community about wildlife conservation.

Bill: 111-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2009-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ecology
Pennsylvania
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 
 Congratulates the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Commends the Sanctuary for its: (1) contributions to the preservation of wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania; and (2) dedication to educating the public and the international community about wildlife conservation.

action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 

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

Congratulates the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Commends the Sanctuary for its: (1) contributions to the preservation of wildlife and the native ecology of the Appalachian Mountains and eastern Pennsylvania; and (2) dedication to educating the public and the international community about wildlife conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9761)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9761)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 670.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9761-9762)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to promote fiscal responsibility by requiring the application of the House PAYGO rule.

Bill: 111-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2009-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider a rule or order that waives the application of the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) rule in the House. 
 
Prescribes a procedure for disposing of a related point of order.
 
Makes it out of order for the Speaker to entertain a motion to suspend application of the PAYGO rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to release imprisoned bloggers and respect Internet freedom.

Bill: 111-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2009-07-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Human rights
International law and treaties
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: 
Supports the right of the citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to access websites of their choosing and to have the freedom to share and publish information over the Internet.
 
Calls on Vietnam to: (1) repeal Circular 07, Article 88, and similar statutes that restrict the Internet, so as to be in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Vietnam is a signatory; (2) become a responsible member state of the international community by respecting individuals' freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of political association; and (3) release all political prisoners, including but not limited to 18 named bloggers and cyber activists.

action_date: 2009-10-21
text: 

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

 
Supports the right of the citizens of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to access websites of their choosing and to have the freedom to share and publish information over the Internet.
 
Calls on Vietnam to: (1) repeal Circular 07, Article 88, and similar statutes that restrict the Internet, so as to be in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Vietnam is a signatory; (2) become a responsible member state of the international community by respecting individuals' freedom of speech, freedom of press, and freedom of political association; and (3) release all political prisoners, including but not limited to 18 named bloggers and cyber activists.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11545)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11545)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 672.
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11545-11549)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1921)
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Extending the deep gratitude of the House of Representatives to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police for the vigilance, courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily in protecting Congress from all manner of threats.

Bill: 111-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2009-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: 
Extends the deep gratitude of the House of Representatives to the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police for the vigilance, courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily in protecting Congress from all manner of threats. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the American Motorcyclist Association on its 85th Anniversary.

Bill: 111-hres-676
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2009-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: 
Congratulates the American Motorcyclist Association on its 85th Anniversary.
 
Commends it for having promoted and protected the rights and interests of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts since 1924.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-24
text: Introduced in House