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

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Bill	Status	Summary/Title	Last Action
HJR78	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]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HJR79	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Prohibits annual federal outlays for a fiscal year (except those for repayment of debt principal) from exceeding one-fifth of economic output of the United States of America, unless two-thirds of each chamber provides for a... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HJR82	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Doris "Granny D". Haddock Amendment of 2010 - Prohibits the Constitution from being construed to limit the authority of Congress or the states to regulate, with regard to the impact on any political campaign or ca... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HJR84	Intro Sine Die	Constitutional Amendment - Gives Congress the power to prohibit, limit, and otherwise regulate the contribution of funds or donation of in-kind equivalents: (1) to candidates standing for election to a federal office in the United States; and (2) use... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR1214	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes Viola Liuzzo for her extraordinary courage and for her contribution to ensuring that the United States is a nation with liberty and justice for all. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR1436	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5486) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5297) to cre... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1288	Intro Sine Die	Urges that a certificate of loss of nationality should be issued finding that Anwar al-Awlaki voluntarily relinquished his status as a U.S. citizen by: (1) voluntarily participating in and collaborating with armed forces seeking to carry out hostilit... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
HR952	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor should be permitted, at all times on the recipient's property, to properly display the U.S. flag. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
HR1315	Intro Sine Die	Condemns the terrorist acts carried out by the Caucasus Emirate against Russian civilians. Urges the Secretary of State to designate the Caucasus Emirate as a foreign terrorist organization. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
HR1322	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the significance of the 20th anniversary of the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program, which engages current science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers directly in the policymaking process. Recognizes t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1368	Intro Sine Die	Supports the goals of National Dairy Month (June). Recognizes the dairy industry's important role in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans. Commends dairy farmers for their hard work and commitment to the U.S. economy and to the preser... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-14 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SJR26	Intro Sine Die	Disapproves the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on December 15, 2009, relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-10 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 184. (consideration: CR S4836)
SR550	Intro Sine Die	Designates the week of June 14-June 18, 2010, as National Health Information Technology Week.Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems in transforming health care for the people of the United States.Calls on all interested... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-10 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4866; text as passed Senate: CR S4866; text of measure as introduced: CR S4859)
HR1381	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes 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 nation ded... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1424	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5072) to improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1178	Intro Sine Die	Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to ensure that cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) are available to the public by including a link to the CBO's official website on the official public Internet site of t... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-09 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR989	Intro Sine Die	Calls for the United States to adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, to study the impacts of ocean acidification, and to address the effects of ocean acidification on marine ecosystems and coastal... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-09 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 170 (Roll no. 341).
SR339	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Supreme Court should permit live television coverage of all open sessions of the Court unless the Court decides, by a vote of the majority of justices, that allowing such coverage in a particular case would ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-08 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 421.
SR512	Intro Sine Die	Designates June 2010 as National Aphasia Awareness Month. Expresses support for efforts to: (1) increase awareness of aphasia (a communication impairment caused by brain damage that typically results from a stroke); and (2) make the voices of people ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-06-07 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4627)
HR1392	Intro Sine Die	Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of the Senate amendment to H.B. 4213 (amending the Internal Revenue Code to extend certain expiring provisions) on the same day it is p... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-28 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1403, H. Res. 1392 is laid on the table.
HR1403	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of 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]	2010-05-28 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1372	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes the centennial of the founding and organization of the University of Georgia Graduate School. Expresses sincere appreciation to the students and administrators who contribute to its growth and success. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1408	Intro Sine Die	Applauds the people of Serbia for their commitment to democracy, free markets, tolerance, and the rule of law. Urges the European Council to adopt a clear position on Serbia's qualifications as a candidate country. Recognizes Serbia's cooperation w... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 To House Foreign Affairs Committee
HR1161	Intro Sine Die	Honors the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University. Commends the school, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for continuing to fulfill its Catholic, Jesuit mission of offering premier higher educational opportunities to all students who ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1404	Intro Sine Die	Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 5136) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2011 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purpose... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1283	Intro Sine Die	Honors Dave Brubeck for his contributions to American music and cultural diplomacy. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
HR1292	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the Emporia State University Lady Hornet basketball team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
HR1293	Intro Sine Die	Supports the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
HR1312	Intro Sine Die	Thanks teachers and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
HR1318	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates coach Jim Boeheim on being named the recipient of many accolades for the 2009-2010 achievements of the Syracuse University Orange men's basketball team. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
HR1319	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates Coach Bob Hurley, Sr., of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, on his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Recognizes: (1) the achievements of St. Anthony's basketball players; and (2) St. Anthon... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
HR1333	Intro Sine Die	Supports the goals and ideals of Children's Book Week. Encourages parents to read with their children and schools, libraries, and community organizations to hold events to encourage children and students of all ages to read. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
HR1336	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the University of Texas men's swimming and diving team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I national championship. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
HR1338	Intro Sine Die	Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service. Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps memb... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
HR1340	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona men's basketball team for winning the 2010 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Basketball Championship. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
HR1341	Intro Sine Die	Urges the Obama Administration to include geography and geospatial education in its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Blueprint for Reform proposals. Urges Congress to: (1) inc... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 To House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
HR1342	Intro Sine Die	Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should unwaveringly uphold the dignity and independence of older Americans by supporting efforts that guarantee for them: (1) financial security; (2) quality and affordable health ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-27 To House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
HR1385	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes and honors the courage and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces and veterans and thanks such members and veterans for their service. Urges all Americans to do the same. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1073	Intro Sine Die	Supports the goals and ideals of RV Centennial Celebration Month to recognize and honor 100 years of enjoyment of recreational vehicles in the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR1400	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and recognizes the fifth anniversary of observing it; and (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 To House Energy And Commerce Committee
HR1316	Intro Sine Die	Recognizes that Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. Celebrates the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the United States. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR540	Intro Sine Die	Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses during National Small Business Week beginning May 23, 2010. Applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees. Recognizes the work of the Small Business Administra... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4470-4471; text as passed Senate: CR S4471; text of measure as introduced: CR S4446)
HCR211	Engross Sine Die	(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the East Bay Regional Park District in California. Honors the board members, general m... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
SR508	Intro Sine Die	Expresses support for the designation of June 2010 as National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia (HHT) month. Recognizes: (1) the need to pursue research to find better treatments and a cure for HHT; (2) the HHT Foundation International as the o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-26 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4469-4470; text as passed Senate: CR S4470)
HR1382	Intro Sine Die	Expresses condolences to the families and loved ones of the sailors of the Republic of Korea Ship Cheonan who were killed in action on March 26, 2010. Stands in solidarity with the people and the government of the Republic of Korea in the aftermath o... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR532	Intro Sine Die	Congratulates the people of China for hosting Expo 2010. Expresses the sense of the Senate that Expo 2010 constitutes an important step along the path of reform and opening up in China. Calls on the sponsors and operators of the USA Pavilion to m... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-25 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
HCR278	Engross Sine Die	Declares the sense of Congress that a grateful nation supports and salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on its 20th Anniversary, being held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-25 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
HCR279	Intro Sine Die	Disapproves of U.S. participation in the provision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of a multibillion dollar funding package to the European Union (EU) until each EU member state demonstrates compliance with EU economic requirements, includin... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-25 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3750)
HR1189	Intro Sine Die	Commends Lance Mackey on his record-breaking fourth consecutive Iditarod victory during the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Applauds each musher who was courageous enough to compete in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Expresses appreciation ... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-25 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HCR137	Engross Sine Die	Declares the sense of the Congress that: (1) stable and affordable housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for HIV prevention, treatment, and care; and (2) the United States should make a commitment to providing adequate funding fo... [Detail][Text][Discuss]	2010-05-25 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.