| HR1184 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates: (1) the University of Maryland Men's Basketball Team on an outstanding season; (2) Greivis Vasquez on being named the 2009-2010 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year; and (3) Gary Williams on being named the 2009-2010 Atlantic C... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
| HR1218 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education. Congratulates the school on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
| HR1222 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education |
| HR1236 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South, Raleigh County, West Virginia. Extends the deepest condolences of the nation to the families of these men. Recognizes all coal miners for enduring t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 To House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections |
| HR1239 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
| HR1242 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
| HR1265 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and accomplishments of Jaime A. Escalante. Expresses condolences on his passing. Recognizes his contribution to the field of education, his innovative undertakings in successfully teaching urban youth with educational disadvantages, a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education |
| HR1270 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics Awareness Month. Encourages colleges, universities, and other organizations to hold events to honor Mathematics Awareness Month. Supports increased public awareness and appreciation for the importance of m... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
| HR1233 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the University of Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championship. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. |
| HCR271 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates: (1) the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the 43rd anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification; and (2) the people of Israel on the 62nd anniversary of their independence. Expresses the belief that Jerusalem must remain a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-29 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR375 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace. Recognizes the importance of worker health and safety standards. Encourages the Occupational Safety a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-29 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1305 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 2499) to provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-29 Motion to reconsider the vote tabled. |
| HR1311 | Intro
Sine Die | Encourages pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care professionals, and institutions providing health care to make charitable donations of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved, medically appropriate, non-expired, non-narcotic prescription medi... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-29 To House Judiciary Committee |
| HR1314 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges the government of Canada to prohibit its commercial hunting of seals, while allowing subsistence hunting for aboriginal and Inuit communities. Encourages other countries to ban trade in seal products. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-29 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1317 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a value-added tax (VAT) in addition to existing federal taxes is a massive tax increase that will result in hardships for U.S. families and job-creating small business and will stunt economic r... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-29 To House Ways And Means Committee |
| HCR270 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges the Administration to raise, at all appropriate fora, the case of Tristan Anderson, a U.S. citizen from Oakland, California, who, on March 13, 2009, was critically injured at a demonstration in the West Bank village of Ni'lin after being struck... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-28 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1266 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War. Commends the Allied forces who bravely fought side by side against North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union. Recognizes that the United States and the Republic of Korea continue to sh... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-28 To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| HR1300 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5013) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for performance management of the defense acquisition system. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1306 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp honoring Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr., the postal workers who died in the line of duty during the anthrax attack in the f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-28 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1033 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for: (1) designation of a National Autism Awareness Month; and (2) devoting resources to researching the root causes of autism, identifying the best methods of early intervention and treatment, expanding programs for individuals wit... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-27 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1208 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for: (1) the goals of World Intellectual Property Day to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development; and (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens from frau... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1240 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes and commends the significant contributions of the youth of this country and encourages the cultivation of a civic bond between young people dedicated to serving their neighbors, their communities, and the nation. Supports the goals and ide... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1259 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1280 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports National Healthy Schools Day. Supports its goals and ideals which include the promotion of healthy and safe places to learn. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-27 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1302 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Day and National Hepatitis Awareness Month.Promotes raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections and the urgency for a robu... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-27 To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1103 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and accomplishments of Sam Houston for his contributions to the expansion of the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-26 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1110 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-23 To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| HR1207 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-23 To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| HR1211 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the exemplary service and sacrifice of the members of the 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) during the Korean War, and the support and sacrifice exhibited by their families. Commends such members and their families, and all other memb... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-23 To House Subcommittee on Military Personnel |
| HR1287 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives, with respect to the activities addressed in its report of February 26, 2010 (regarding possible connections between PMA Group campaign contributions an... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-22 On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 402 - 0, 17 Present (Roll no. 218). (consideration: CR H2816) |
| HR1289 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Democratic Members of the House should join its Republican Members in a total ban on earmarks for one year; (2) discretionary spending should be reduced in the concurrent budget resolution... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-22 To House Rules Committee |
| HR1290 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy to raise awareness about the importance of this critical issue, promote parent-child communication, and invest in programs that have been proven to reduce teen pre... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-22 To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1291 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the designation of a National Nursing Home Week. Recognizes that a majority of people in the United States will require long-term care services at some point.Honors nursing home patients and the people who care for them. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-22 To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1296 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the American Society for Cell Biology on its 50th anniversary of service to the basic biomedical research community.Recognizes the role that the Society and its members play in: (1) developing future generations of life scientists, incr... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-22 To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1298 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls for states to: (1) establish targets for businesses to reduce distribution of plastic and paper bag use by 40% over the next five years; (2) encourage businesses to adopt consumer credit programs to promote reusable bag use; (3) educate the pub... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-22 To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HCR265 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) U.S. national interests are not advanced by becoming a State Party to the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court; (2) the Statute undermines U.S. sovereignty, hinders its ability to defend itself, a... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1104 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of such victims and survivo... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR855 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of "Silver Star Service Banner Day" on May 1. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1216 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his 10th year of faithful service as Chaplain of the House. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1262 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the fire at the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, Washington. Honors Matthew C. Bowen, Darrin J. Hoines, Daniel J. Aldridge, Kathryn Powell, Lew Janz, and Donna Van Dreumel ... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1276 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes that service is of significant value to the United States. Recognizes the first anniversary of the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Encourages every U.S. citizen to continue to answer the call to serve. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1281 | Intro
Sine Die | Celebrates the life of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height and recognizes her lifelong dedication and leadership in the struggle for civil rights for all people. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1285 | Intro
Sine Die | Condemns the government of Syria for transferring Scud missiles and other advanced weapons and missile systems to the Hizballah terrorist organization. Urges the President to: (1) reevaluate the nomination of Robert Ford as Ambassador to Syria; and (... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1286 | Intro
Sine Die | Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural season of the American Football League. Expresses support for the continued involvement of children and adults in the sport of football. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1116 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks, promoting new education programs, supporting researc... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1257 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, including raising public awareness about financial education. Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing indebtedness in the United Sta... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1271 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, for his commitment to justice on the bench in Memphis, Tennessee, for his strong work with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to formulate strategies f... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1273 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Day of Prayer is constitutional, a needed tribute to the value of prayer, and a fitting acknowledgment of our nation's religious history. [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1274 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses condolences to the North Carolina court system, Chatham County, and the town of Pittsboro for the tragic loss of the Chatham County Courthouse. Commends the heroic actions of the Chatham County firefighters and first responders who worked t... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1277 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses: (1) deepest condolences for the horrific loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the January 12, 2010, earthquake that struck Haiti; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian-Americans, and all those who lost loved... [Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-20 To House Foreign Affairs Committee |