| HR267 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz and wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year. Expresses appreciation for Iranian-Americans' contributions to U.S. society.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1183 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) public debt as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) should be stabilized up to 60% by 2018; and (2) annual deficits as a share of GDP should be reduced up to 3% by such year.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-15
To House Ways And Means Committee |
| SR454 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Commends the progress made by anti-tuberculosis programs, including the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Centers for Disease Control a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-15
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| SR455 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and heroism of Harriet Tubman. Recognizes the great contributions she made throughout her lifelong service and commitment to liberty, justice, and equality for all.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1562; text as passed Senate: CR S1562; text of measure as introduced: CR S1530) |
| HR1175 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of Ten Commandments Weekend. Celebrates the significant role the Ten Commandments have played in the development of public and private U.S. institutions. Encourages citizens of all faiths and religious persuasions to reflect ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1176 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report (including any ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
To House Rules Committee |
| HR1177 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report (including any ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
To House Rules Committee |
| HR1179 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes: (1) that the public deserves the safest, most effective, and efficient processes to save the lives of people living in the United States with infectious and chronic diseases; and (2) the need to coordinate existing public funding to help ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1180 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. delegation to the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora should: (1) continue to support i...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1181 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls on the U.N. General Assembly to reject the Islamic Republic of Iran's bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Urges the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to en...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1168 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3650) to establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program, to develop and coordinate a comprehensive and integrated strategy to address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia, and to provi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HCR251 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, whose death on February 23, 2010, highlights the lack of democracy in Cuba and the injustice of the treatment of more than 200 political prisoners by the government of Cuba. Calls for the release of all p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HCR252 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, whose death on February 23, 2010, highlights the lack of democracy in Cuba and the injustice of the treatment of more than 200 political prisoners by the government of Cuba. Calls for the release of all p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1047 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the Ohio State University Buckeye football team for its victory in the 2010 Rose Bowl.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1162 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes: (1) National Public Health Week; (2) the efforts of public health professionals, the federal government, states, municipalities, local communities, and every person in the United States in improving the health of the nation; and (3) the r...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1164 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate fully which House Democratic leaders and members of their respective staffs had knowledge before March 3, 2010, of the allegations concerning former Representative Eric Massa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. |
| HR1166 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to establish and implement a process under which members of the public may view the proceedings of the House and of its committees online through House official public Internet sites.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
To House Administration Committee |
| SR400 | Intro
Sine Die | Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to: (1) helping prevent state collapse in Yemen, denying terrorists a safe-haven, and supporting the people and government of Yemen in dealing with Yemen's challenges; and (2) defeating al-Qaeda and affiliated moveme...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 313. |
| HR1107 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 189th anniversary of the independence of Greece. Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed. Notes the important role that Greece has played in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR452 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the President should insist on increased access to Japanese markets by U.S. exporters of beef and beef products.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
To Senate Finance Committee |
| SR453 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week. Recognizes: (1) the efforts of public health professionals, the federal government, states, municipalities, local communities, and individuals in improving the health of the p...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-11
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| HR1061 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends Court Security Officer Stanley Cooper, Deputy United States Marshal Richard J. "Joe" Gardner, and the Court Security Officers and members of the United States Marshals Service and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1081 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week to raise awareness of teen dating violence in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1144 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that the House of Representatives mourns the significant loss of life, as well as the physical damage, caused by the February 27, 2010, earthquake and resulting tsunami in Chile. Expresses the deepest condolences of the House and sympathy to...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1146 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 248) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1150 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the National Aeronuatics and Space Administration (NASA) is a national security asset and interest for the United States; (2) elimination of the Constellation program (the human space flig...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1295-1296) |
| HR1156 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on the Budget.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1158 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Certified Nurses Day as founded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1159 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges the federal government to continue to work to improve the lives of Haitian orphans and to expeditiously develop a safe, legal process to reunite Haitian orphans with family members in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1160 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends condolences to the millions in Haiti, the United States, and around the world who lost family and loved ones in the January 2010 earthquake. Calls for the establishment of a Haiti Marshall Plan Committee to develop a reconstruction strategy f...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1115 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, a special agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) murdered in the line of duty, on the 25th anniversary of his death. Offers sympat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR158 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the American Sail Training Association for: (1) advancing character building experiences for youth at sea; and (2) acting as the national sail training association of the United States. Encourages people of all nations to join in the celebra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1409) |
| HCR248 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to remove the U.S. Armed Forces from Afghanistan: (1) by no later than 30 days after this resolution is adopted; or (2) if the President determines that it is not safe to remove them by su...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HCR250 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the people of Iraq on their resolve to vote in a national parliamentary election on March 7, 2010, in the face of adversity.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1032 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses sorrow at the death of Mr. Augustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo, an American citizen murdered while vacationing in Durango, Mexico. Supports continued cooperation between the governments of the United States and Mexico to help identif...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1036 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1055 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of National Robotics Week (NRW) as an annual event. Encourages institutions of higher education and companies which utilize robotics technology to hold open houses during NRW. Encourages science museums to organize events and...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1147 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member) from submitting a request for a congressional earmark without first holding a public meeting t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. |
| HR1148 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the mission of the World Economic Forum and encourages the ongoing pursuit of international collaboration through economic, political, cultural, and intellectual engagement. Honors: (1) Klaus Schwab for creating the Forum and for his 40 year...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1151 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes Apolo Anton Ohno for: (1) his historic performances in short track speed skating at the 2002, 2006, and 2010 Olympic Winter Games; and (2) winning more Olympic Winter Games medals than any other American athlete.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1154 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Day. Pledges to make the prevention and cure of cancer a public health priority. Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and impro...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| SR448 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Senate Resolution 356, 102d Congress (establishing the John Heinz Senate Fellowship Program) to reauthorize the Program through FY2014.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR449 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends those who have served in Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) for their dedication and commitment to the fight against poverty.Recognizes VISTA members for leveraging human, financial, and material resources to increase the ability of th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1318-1319; text as passed Senate: CR S1318-1319; text of measure as introduced: CR S1316) |
| SR450 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; and (3) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1318; text as passed Senate: CR S1318; text of measure as introduced: CR S1316) |
| HR935 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes and honors the innovative technological achievements of John E. Warnock, Charles M. Geschke, Forrest M. Bird, Esther Sans Takeuchi, and the IBM Corporation and congratulates them for receiving the 2008 National Medal of Technology and Inno...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR447 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-08
To Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee |
| HCR236 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 15, 2010, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-05
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| HCR239 | Engross
Sine Die | Authorizes use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-05
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| HR1138 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges the Surgeon General to: (1) warn and educate people about the dangers of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (2) designate a National Asbestos Awareness Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-04
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR1139 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and accomplishments of Clare Boothe Luce. Recognizes her leadership in the women's suffrage movement and her continuing influence today.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-04
To House Administration Committee |
