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Honoring women who have served and women who are currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing their increasing and invaluable role to the success of current military operations.

Bill: 111-hres-904
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2009-11-16 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
Terrorism
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: 
Honors women who have served and are currently serving as members of the Armed Forces.
 
Commends female members serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere while protecting the United States and fighting terrorism.
 
Recognizes that female members are making history every day as they fight beside male members and are an integral and invaluable part of the Armed Forces.
 
Urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members receive adequate combat training to prepare them for the nature of current wars and their role in those wars.
 
Recognizes that the United States must continue to encourage and support female members as they fight for and defend the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme Court.

Bill: 111-hres-905
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2009-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of Justice Louis D. Brandeis's retirement from the Supreme Court and the significant contribution he made in Supreme Court jurisprudence. 

action_date: 2009-12-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of Justice Louis D. Brandeis's retirement from the Supreme Court and the significant contribution he made in Supreme Court jurisprudence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 984). (text: CR 12/15/2009 H14897)
action_date: 2009-12-16
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): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 984).(text: CR 12/15/2009 H14897)
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15005-15006)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 905.
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14897-14899)
action_date: 2009-12-15
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to encourage continued investment to complete the development of an HIV/AIDS vaccine for the United States.

Bill: 111-hres-906
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2009-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: HIV/AIDS
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: 
Encourages domestic efforts in the public and private sectors to invest in, and complete the development of a vaccine for, the U.S. strain of the HIV/AIDS virus, Clade B.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Grand Concourse on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx and an important nexus of commerce and culture for the City of New York.

Bill: 111-hres-907
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2009-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
New York City
Roads and highways
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: 
Recognizes the Grand Concourse on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx and an important nexus of commerce and culture for the city of New York.

action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the Grand Concourse on its 100th anniversary as the preeminent thoroughfare in the borough of the Bronx and an important nexus of commerce and culture for the city of New York.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 938). (text: CR H13578)
action_date: 2009-12-08
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): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 938).(text: CR H13578)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13599-13600)
action_date: 2009-12-08
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: 2009-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 907.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13578-13579)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Mr. Larsen (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2781) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-908
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2009-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2781) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Molalla River in Oregon, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 176 (Roll no. 903). (text: CR H13272)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 176 (Roll no. 903).(text: CR H13272)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 176 (Roll no. 902). (consideration: CR H13279, H13279-13280)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13279-13281)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 908, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 908.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H13272-13279)
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rules XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-339, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-339, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3791) to amend sections 33 and 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-909
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2009-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3791) to amend sections 33 and 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 173 (Roll no. 898). (text: CR H13087)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 173 (Roll no. 898).(text: CR H13087)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 174 (Roll no. 897). (consideration: CR H13090, H13092)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13091-13092)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 909, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 909 until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 909.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H13086-13090)
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now printed in the bill modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution. The Chair may entertain a motion that the Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee on Science and Technology or his designee. The Chair may not entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill (as described in clause 9 of rule XVIII).
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-340, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-340, by Ms. Pingree (ME).
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Memory Screening Day, including the development of a national health policy on dementia screening and care.

Bill: 111-hres-910
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2009-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: 

 

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Memory Screening Day, including the development of a national health policy on dementia screening and care. 
 
Encourages people with memory concerns to have annual memory screenings at National Memory Screening Day sites or by other qualified health care professionals.
 
Congratulates organizations representing individuals with memory problems, caregivers, and health care professionals for their commitment to improve the quality of life of individuals confronting dementia by providing optimal care and services.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations regarding the organization ACORN.

Bill: 111-hres-911
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Requests the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) and its affiliates and report to Congress on the results of such investigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Aquarium of the Pacific for winning the Super Nova Star of Energy and Efficiency Award and for providing national leadership in marine education, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-912
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
California
Congressional tributes
Energy efficiency and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Congratulates the Aquarium of the Pacific for receiving the prestigious Super Nova Star of Energy Efficiency Award. 
 
Affirms the role that aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums play in broadening public understanding of the oceans, marine life, and complex aquatic ecosystems. 
 
Recognizes and applauds the Aquarium of the Pacific as a pioneer of marine education and energy efficiency. 
 
Encourages other museums, aquariums, and similar institutions to follow the Aquarium of the Pacific's example of how to prioritize and achieve energy efficiency. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Bill: 111-hres-913
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medical education
Minority education
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Commends the members and staff of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for advances made through the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Recognizes that Office for work on diversity and inclusion within the professions of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of National Diabetes Month.

Bill: 111-hres-914
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Diabetes Month; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of diabetes, developing better treatments, and working toward an eventual cure for type I and type II diabetes through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection of diabetes and awareness of the symptoms of diabetes and risk factors for type II diabetes.

action_date: 2009-11-19
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Diabetes Month; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of diabetes, developing better treatments, and working toward an eventual cure for type I and type II diabetes through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection of diabetes and awareness of the symptoms of diabetes and risk factors for type II diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H13320-13321)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H13320-13321)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H13320-13321)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Mrs. Capps asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2810-2811)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the Republic of Hungary to respect the rule of law, treat foreign investors fairly, and promote a free and independent press.

Bill: 111-hres-915
Sponsor: Rep. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
Hungary
Licensing and registrations
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
 
 
Condemns the action of the Hungarian National Radio and Television Board when it awarded national community radio licenses.
 
Encourages the Republic of Hungary to: (1) respect the rule of law and treat foreign investors fairly; and (2) maintain its commitment to a free press.
 
 

 

action_date: 2009-12-08
text: 

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

 
Condemns the action of the Hungarian National Radio and Television Board when it awarded national community radio licenses.
 
Encourages the Republic of Hungary to: (1) respect the rule of law and treat foreign investors fairly; and (2) maintain its commitment to a free press.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 333 - 74, 3 Present (Roll no. 937). (text: CR H13563)
action_date: 2009-12-08
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): 333 - 74, 3 Present (Roll no. 937).(text: CR H13563)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13599)
action_date: 2009-12-08
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: 2009-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 915.
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13563-13567)
action_date: 2009-12-08
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 111-hres-916
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Texas
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment (volunteers, including veterans, providing military burial honors for veterans) to the veterans and families of the United States.
 
Honors the selfless service of veterans helping veterans.
 
Supports the tradition of military burial honors to the nation's veterans.
 
Encourages veterans across America to emulate the Detachment by helping to provide military burial honors to fellow veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Chuck Bednarik's debut in the National Football League and the contributions of all Slovak-Americans.

Bill: 111-hres-918
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Europe
Pennsylvania
Professional sports
Slovakia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Recognizes the 60th Anniversary of Chuck Bednarik's debut in the National Football League and the contributions of all Slovak-Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in House