| SR607 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes October 2010 as National Principals Month. Honors the contribution of school principals in our elementary and secondary schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-09-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7096) |
| SR621 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of October 7, 2010, as Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day. Recognizes the fifth year of Jumpstart's Read for the Record. (Jumpstart is a national nonprofit early childhood education organization.) Encourages adults to: (1) ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-09-14
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| HR1606 | 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. 1586) to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-08-10
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HCR226 | Engross
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] | 2010-08-06
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| SJR29 | Intro
Sine Die | Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-08-05
By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 111-279. |
| HCR266 | Engross
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Taiwan should be accorded observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO); (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for gra...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-08-05
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| SR322 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States remains deeply concerned about the plight of vulnerable religious and ethnic minorities of Iraq; (2) the U.S. government and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) should u...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-08-05
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. |
| SR411 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. Urges giving U.S. hardwoods and derivative products full consideration in programs to promote the construction of environmentally preferable commercial, public, or priv...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-08-05
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6980) |
| 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) |
| HCR258 | Engross
Sine Die | Congratulates the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy and its staff for 100 years of operation of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-07-28
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 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 |
| HJR83 | Pass | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 14, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-07-27
Became Public Law No: 111-210. |
| 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) |
| HCR126 | Engross
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of Title VI (International Education Programs) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Recognizes the need to continue to develop and promote international educational programs.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-07-20
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| 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. |
