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

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HR1003	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for the designation of National Influenza Vaccination Week and encourages people in the United States to get vaccinated. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR373	Intro Sine Die	Designates February 2010 as National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Supports communities to empower teens to develop healthier relationships. Calls for the observance of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Mo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-25 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S203)
SR395	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Colorado National Guard (Guard) and its exemplary service to the state of Colorado and the nation. Thanks Guard members and their families for their service and sacrifice on behalf of Colorado ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-25 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S204)
SR396	Intro Sine Die	Resolves that upon the expiration of the Standing Rules of the Senate at the sine die adjournment of the 111th Congress, the Senate shall proceed in accordance with article I, section 5 of the Constitution to determine the Rules of its Proceedings by... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-25 To Senate Rules And Administration Committee
SR381	Intro Sine Die	Designates the week of February 1-February 5, 2010, as National School Counseling Week. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-22 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S166)
HR1021	Intro Sine Die	Expresses: (1) condolences and sympathy for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage in Haiti caused by the January 2010 earthquake; and (2) solidarity with Haitians, Haitian Americans, and those who have lost loved ones or have oth... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1028	Intro Sine Die	Honors the life and achievements of Oral Roberts (Christian evangelist and founder of Oral Roberts University) and recognizes his contributions to the worldwide Christian community. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
SR390	Intro Sine Die	Prohibits Senate employees from text messaging when: (1) driving a government-owned or -leased vehicle; (2) driving a privately owned or leased vehicle while on official business; or (3) using Senate-provided text messaging equipment while driving an... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 To Senate Rules And Administration Committee
SR391	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the substantial contributions to the Crime Victims Fund made through the criminal prosecutions conducted by the the United States Attorneys' offices and other co... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S132; text as passed Senate: CR S132; text of measure as introduced: CR S126)
SR392	Intro Sine Die	Expresses sympathy to: (1) the people of Haiti who face catastrophic conditions in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, earthquake; (2) the members of the international community in Haiti, including the U.S. Embassy staff in Port-au-Prince; and (3)... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S132-133; text as passed Senate: CR S133; text of measure as introduced: CR S127)
HR977	Intro Sine Die	Honors Navy SEALs Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew McCabe, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe, and Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas for their heroic actions in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, one of the most wanted terrorists in Iraq. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
HCR228	Engross Sine Die	Provides for a joint session of Congress on January 27, 2010, to receive a message from the President. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HR984	Intro Sine Die	Acknowledges the great contributions of official U.S. naval museums. Commends employees and volunteers at each museum for their hard work and dedication in promoting U.S. naval history. Recommends that the people of the United States take advantage o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 To House Subcommittee on Readiness
HR988	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the exemplary service, devotion to country, and selfless sacrifice of Special Warfare Operators 2nd Class Matthew McCabe and Jonathan Keefe and Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Julio Huertas in the capture of Ahmed Hashim Abed, the alleg... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
HR1009	Intro Sine Die	Honors the seven Americans who died in the December 2009 bombing in Khost, Afghanistan, and the families of those patriots for their service and their sacrifice for the United States. Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1010	Intro Sine Die	Celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 30th anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song tribute to Dr. King, "Happy Birthday."Recognizes that the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues on with commitments ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1013	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be broug... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1019	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the government of the Republic of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army. Urges: (1) all parties in Sudan to cease hostile activities and ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR1023	Intro Sine Die	Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or an order that would waive: (1) clause 5 of Rule XVI (Motions and Amendments) regarding divisib... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 To House Rules Committee
HR708	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1017	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3254) to approve the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, and for other purposes; for consideration of the bill (H.B. 3342) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting th... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR388	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to continue to negotiate with Japan to eliminate the unfair and discriminatory measures of Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Pro... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-20 To Senate Finance Committee
HR1012	Intro Sine Die	Commends The Blade (a newspaper in Toledo, Ohio) for its 175th anniversary and the important role it serves in reporting news events in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-13 To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee
HJR64	Veto	Amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2010 to extend from October 31, 2009, through December 23, 2009, appropriations and funds made available and authority granted pursuant to that joint resolution, unless either of the following occurs f... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-13 On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 143 - 245, 1 Present (Roll no. 2).
HR860	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes and encourages the Children's Outdoor Bill of Rights commitment to "Leave No Child Inside" and fight obesity, physical disorders, and unawareness of natural amenities by promoting quality outdoor activities for children and adult... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR862	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the staff, students, and faculty at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy for winning the 2009 Star Innovator in the Intel Schools of Distinction competition and wishes them well in all their future endeavors. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR981	Intro Sine Die	Reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Ukraine and encourages continued efforts to implement the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership. Expresses support for the Ukrainian people's efforts to consolidate demo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-13 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1005	Intro Sine Die	Commemorates the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Honors the sacrifices of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Commemorates the Allied victory. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-12 To House Armed Services Committee
HCR220	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretaries of the military departments, in conjunction with aircraft training and cargo missions, should maximize opportunities for space-available travel for members of the Armed Forces in a leave or pass st... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-12 To House Subcommittee on Readiness
HR998	Intro Sine Die	Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR999	Intro Sine Die	Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1000	Intro Sine Die	Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 111th Congress. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-12 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR997	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) initiate discussions with Japan immediately to identify and remedy violations of Japan's World Trade Organizatio... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-05 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR755	Intro Sine Die	Celebrates the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Special Investigations. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-04 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
HR759	Intro Sine Die	Offers condolences to the family of Jim Pouillon, who was murdered in Owosso, Michigan. Commits to the American principle that the suppression of thought by any means and by either government or individuals must always yield to the right of free spe... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR882	Intro Sine Die	Commends William J. Bratton for his public service and congratulates him on his successful tenure as Chief of Police of Los Angeles, California. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-04 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
HR897	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school students, on Veterans Day and throughout the school year, about the sacrifices veterans have made throughout our nation's history. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-04 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
HR911	Intro Sine Die	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. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-04 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
HR931	Intro Sine Die	Supports the goals and ideals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Recognizes and honors the individuals and organizations who work to eliminate violence against women. Encourages the President to take certain ste... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-01-04 To House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
SR387	Intro Sine Die	Requests: (1) the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing on January 1, 2010, with activities stressing the need to eradicate violence and poverty and to establish greater fellowship among peace-lovin... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-24 To Senate Judiciary Committee
HCR223	Engross Sine Die	Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, December 16, 2009, through Saturday, January 2, 2010, it stand adjourned sine die. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on any day from Friday, December 18, 2009, through... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-24 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HCR206	Engross Sine Die	Recognizes: (1) Fort Gordon as the home of the United States Army Signal Corps on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Fort Gordon serving as the home of the Signal Corps Training Center; and (2) the contributions of Fort Gordon to Operation Iraqi... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-23 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
HJR62	Pass	Provides for convening of the second session of the 111th Congress at noon on January 5, 2010. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-22 Became Public Law No: 111-121.
SR384	Intro Sine Die	Commends the U.S. Army Special Operations Command for more than 20 years of dedicated service to our nation. Honors the more than 27,000 personnel who serve in the Command Pledges continued support for the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-22 To Senate Armed Services Committee
SR385	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the progress made by the people of Ukraine in establishing democratic institutions and carrying out peaceful election processes in 2004, 2006, and 2007. Supports a free and transparent presidential election in Ukraine on January 17, 2010. ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-22 To Senate Foreign Relations Committee
SR386	Intro Sine Die	Supports the right of the people of Iran to peacefully express their voices despite repression. Condemns: (1) the human rights abuses and suppression of freedom committed by the government of Iran against Iranian citizens; (2) online censorship, mon... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-22 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13792-13793; text as passed Senate: CR S13793; text of measure as introduced: CR S13790-13791)
SR382	Intro Sine Die	Supports: (1) the goals of observing the National Slavery and Trafficking Prevention Month from January 1 through February 1, 2010, to recognize the vital role that the people of the United States have in ending modern slavery; (2) marking this obser... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13704-13705; text as passed Senate: CR S13705; text of measure as introduced: CR S13703)
SR383	Intro Sine Die	Designates January 2010 as National Mentoring Month. Praises those who are already serving as mentors. Encourages others to volunteer as mentors. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-21 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13705-13706; text as passed Senate: CR S13705-13706; text of measure as introduced: CR S13704)
HJR66	Intro Sine Die	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to endangerment and cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-19 To House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
HCR218	Engross Sine Die	Regrets the killing of unarmed civilians and expresses deepest condolences to the families of the 57 victims who were slain in Maguindanao in the worst politically motivated violence in recent Philippine history. Calls for: (1) an independent invest... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2009-12-19 Message on Senate action sent to the House.