US Legislation | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress | Resolutions | Introduced

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
SCR70	Intro Sine Die	Supports the observance of Spirit of '45 Day (commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945). [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-08-05 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
SR609	Intro Sine Die	Commemorates the National Urban League's 100th year of service to the nation. Commends the League's ongoing efforts to address inequality and fight for the right of all people of the United States to live with freedom, dignity, and prosperity. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-08-05 To Senate Judiciary Committee
SJR38	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a two-thirds rollcall vote of e... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-08-04 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
SR555	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-08-03 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6667)
SR596	Intro Sine Die	Designates September 25, 2010, as National Estuaries Day. Acknowledges the importance of estuaries to U.S. economic well-being and productivity.Expresses the intent of the Senate to continue working to understand, protect, and restore U.S. estuaries. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-08-03 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6667-6668)
HR1574	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3534) to provide greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, and accountability in the administration of Federal mineral and energy resources by consolidating administration of various Federal ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-30 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1592	Intro Sine Die	Encourages the United States and the international community to recognize the contributions of Black Europeans. Calls upon European parliamentarians to promote racial equality and combat racial discrimination through efforts such as introducing legis... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-30 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
SR592	Intro Sine Die	Designates the week of September 13-September 19, 2010, as Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a treatment and a cure for such disease. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-29 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6538)
HR1481	Intro Sine Die	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) the availability of a variety of ways to ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1559	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5822) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes and providin... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR440	Intro Sine Die	Amends Rule VIII (Order of Business) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that all motions to proceed to the consideration of any matter shall be determined without debate, except motions to proceed to a proposal to change the Standing Rule... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-28 Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
SR465	Intro Sine Die	Amends rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make out of order any dilatory motion, including dilatory quorum calls, following the filing of a cloture motion to close debate on a measure, and prior to the cloture vo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-28 Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held.
SR598	Intro Sine Die	Designates September 2010 as National Child Awareness Month to: (1) promote awareness of charities benefitting children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; and (2) recognize efforts made by such charities and organizations o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-28 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6456; text as passed Senate: CR S6456; text of measure as introduced: CR S6442)
SCR69	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the 500th anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth year and his influence on architecture in the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-28 To Senate Judiciary Committee
HR1366	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the contributions the freight rail industry and its employees have made to the national transportation system. Supports the industry's and employees' efforts to continue improving safety as our nation moves forward to develop its infrastru... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-27 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
HR1562	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the importance of reducing trade barriers between the United States and key trade partners in order to increase exports, create jobs, stimulate the economy, and improve relations with international trade partners. Expresses the sense of th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-27 To House Ways And Means Committee
HR1379	Intro Sine Die	Urges states to enact laws that address the crime of domestic sex trafficking of minors. Encourages the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish the pilot shelter for juvenile trafficking victims authorized by the Trafficking Victim... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
HR1380	Intro Sine Die	Applauds Arizona for asserting its 10th Amendment rights, protecting its citizens, and safeguarding American jobs. Calls upon the Administration to enforce our nation's immigration laws. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
HR1384	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) states and state law enforcement personnel in the course of carrying out routine duties have the inherent authority to investigate, identify, arrest, detain, or transfer to federal custody... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
HR1058	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the founding of Sojourn to the Past. Praises that organization for its work in educating the next generation of people in the United States about the civil rights movement and the importance of social justice. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR796	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no American should be imprisoned or fined for failing to purchase government-mandated health coverage. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
HJR89	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year (except those derived from borrowing) unless Congress, by a three-fifths rollcall vote of... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR1108	Intro Sine Die	Commemorates the life and legacy of Cynthia DeLores Tucker and encourages the continued pursuit of her vision to eliminate racial and gender prejudice. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR898	Intro Sine Die	Insists that Burma's military regime begin a political dialogue with Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and ethnic nationalities toward national reconciliation, and the restoration of democracy, freedom of assembly, freedom of movem... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
HR1275	Intro Sine Die	Disapproves of the majority Supreme Court opinion in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, because it allows the interests of corporations, both foreign and domestic, to supersede the voices of citizens in the democratic process. Encourages... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy.
HR1471	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) state and local governments should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) state and local governments must always justly compensate affected individuals in accor... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR1279	Intro Sine Die	Encourages Attorney General Eric Holder to appeal the ruling by United States District Judge Barbara Crabb that the National Day of Prayer is unconstitutional. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the institution of an annual N... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-26 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR1550	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.B. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1549	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1264) to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the national flood insurance program to make available multiperil coverage for damage resulting from windstorms or floods. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-22 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR546	Intro Sine Die	Acknowledges the importance of the continuing study and preservation of the unique American Jewish experience. Recognizes the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the United St... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-22 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6225)
SJR35	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Requires Congress to adopt for each fiscal year a budget that sets forth the total receipts and outlays of the United States. Requires a three-fifths rollcall vote of each chamber to adopt a budget in which total outlays e... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-21 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HR1547	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the third annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing,... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-21 To House Energy And Commerce Committee
SR590	Intro Sine Die	Designates September 2010 as Gospel Music Heritage Month. Recognizes the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6121; text as passed Senate: CR S6121; text of measure as introduced: CR S6087)
HR1472	Intro Sine Die	Supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. Encourages people across the United States to support programs to assist those in need of adult education and family literacy programs. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1219	Intro Sine Die	Supports the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-19 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1517	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5114) to extend the authorization for the national flood insurance program, to identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the program. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SCR68	Intro Sine Die	Urges: (1) the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner; (2) basing the stamp on the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) poster from 1964 created by prominent Civil... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-15 Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
HR1509	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1722) to improve teleworking in executive agencies by developing a telework program that allows employees to telework at least 20 percent of the hours worked in every 2 administrative workweeks. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-14 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1496	Intro Sine Die	Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of July 3, 2010, on the same day it is presented to the House. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-14 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1509, H. Res. 1496 is laid on the table.
HR1495	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5618) to continue Federal unemployment programs, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1502	Intro Sine Die	Amends Rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) to prohibit a conference report from including a modification of any congressional earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit committed to the conference committee by either or both chambers if that modific... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 To House Rules Committee
HR1500	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.B. 4899) making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1493	Intro Sine Die	Increases the allocation for new discretionary budget authority to the Committee on Appropriations, in addition to amounts allocated under S.Con.Res 13 (FY2010 congressional budget resolution), for program integrity initiatives listed in such resolut... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1500, H. Res. 1493 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H5357-5358; text as passed House: CR H5357-5358)
HR1228	Intro Sine Die	Honors the service, courage, and sacrifice of the veterans of HAL-3 (Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three, a Navy squadron performing helicopter gunship and rescue operations during the Vietnam War). Honors the families of HAL-3 veterans for their ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1321	Intro Sine Die	Affirms the support of the people and the government of the United States for a strong alliance with Thailand. Calls for the restoration of peace and stability in Thailand. Urges all parties involved in the political crisis in Thailand to renounce th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
HCR295	Intro Sine Die	Reiterates condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, honors the victims of the attack, and expresses sympathy to the victims' relatives. Applauds the governme... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-07-01 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR1492	Intro Sine Die	Increases the allocation for new discretionary budget authority to the Committee on Appropriations, in addition to amounts allocated under S.Con.Res 13 (FY2010 congressional budget resolution), for program integrity initiatives listed in such resolut... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-30 To House Rules Committee
HR1490	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.B. 4173) to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the ove... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-30 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1365	Intro Sine Die	Commends the National Rifle Association for developing the Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program to teach firearm safety to children and supports the goals and objectives of such program. Encourages: (1) educators to incorporate gun education programs in eleme... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
HR1373	Intro Sine Die	Supports the designation of National Physical Education and Sport Week. Recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating healthy lifestyles for all children and youth.Encourages: (1) school districts to implement local wellnes... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.