| HR45 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to promote awareness of how to prevent and respond to crime through National Criminal Justice Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-04
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR195 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep the nation safe.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-04
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR201 | Intro
Sine Die | Acknowledges Beverly Eckert's service to the nation and particularly to the survivors and families of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Recognizes her work to help bring about implementation of the 9/11 Commission recommendations. Extends the deepest ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-04
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR206 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the Montgomery, Alabama, Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, and the contributions of its members to the improvement of the quality of life for the residents of Montgomery.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-04
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR208 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the "surge strategy" for Iraq has succeeded in providing security and stability to the Iraqi people, addressing the threat posed to the government of Iraq and the continued existence ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-04
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HJR27 | Intro
Sine Die | Safeguarding America's Future Economy Act of 2009 - Establishes a bipartisan Joint Select Committee on Long-Term Financial Security.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
To House Rules Committee |
| SR62 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Investigation of the Economic Crisis to study and investigate the facts and circumstances giving rise to the current economic crisis facing the United States and to recommend actions to be taken to prevent a...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2716-2718) |
| HR91 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life of Dr. William Spoelhof and his devoted service as a member of the military, teacher, and professor, president, and friend of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR9 | Engross
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. Commends the efforts of states, U.S. territories and possessions, and local communities that support such goals and ideals.Reaffirms the U.S. people's commitment to comb...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR202 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls for the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to evaluate the scientific evidence on the question of whether to add more folic acid to enriched grain products and expand folic acid fortification into cornmeal and corn-based food products to help preve...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| SJR12 | Engross
Sine Die | Proclaims Casimir Pulaski as an honorary U.S. citizen, posthumously.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
To House Judiciary Committee |
| SJR13 | Intro
Sine Die | Constitutional Amendment - States that the liberty of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children is a fundamental right. States that neither the United States nor any state shall infringe upon this right without demonstrating th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-03
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| HR198 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports designation of National Information and Referral Services Day (May 7).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-03-02
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| SR58 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates the week of March 1-8, 2009, as School Social Work Week. Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-27
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2595-2596) |
| SR59 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates April 4, 2009, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day. Recognizes the great contributions made by members of the National Association of Junior Auxiliaries to their communities and to the people of the United States. Commends th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-27
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2596; text as passed Senate: CR S2596; text of measure as introduced: CR S2595) |
| HJR25 | Intro
Sine Die | Appoints France A. Cordova as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
To House Administration Committee |
| HCR62 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) development of a national AIDS strategy to reduce new HIV infections; (3) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (4) reducing the impact ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HCR67 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HCR68 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes Clifton "Chuck" Sutton as one of our nation's dedicated social activists and community leaders.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR190 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 1106) to prevent mortgage foreclosures and enhance mortgage credit availability.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR8 | Engross
Sine Die | Expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month. Honors the life of Deamonte Driver.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
Held at the desk. |
| HR183 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407. Honors those who lost their lives, and expresses sympathies to the people of Clarenc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR199 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should stop passing massive government bailouts.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
To House Financial Services Committee |
| HR200 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms. Calls on the Egyptian government to: ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-26
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR53 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the Senate Commission on Art to procure an appropriate plaque acknowledging the role of enslaved African-Americans in the construction of the Capitol. Requires the plaque, under the direction of the Committee on Rules and Administration, to b...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2500) |
| SR54 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Finance for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR55 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates February 4, 2009, and February 3, 2010, as National Women and Girls in Sports Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HCR58 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls for Congress to ensure that any reengineering of the U.S. health care system: (1) incorporates sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors of chronic disease; (2) ensures public access to strategies for improving in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HCR61 | Intro
Sine Die | Notes the undemocratic nature of the government of the Russian Federation's actions and policies restricting political and media freedoms and its failure to protect human rights. Condemns Russia's violation of the Republic of Georgia's sovereignty an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HCR63 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes foreign assistance programs' importance in promoting national security, demonstrating the American people's humanitarian spirit, and improving U.S. credibility in world affairs. Expresses support for providing at least 1% of U.S. gross dom...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR184 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill(H.B. 1105) making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR47 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR158 | Intro
Sine Die | Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of any measure related to H.B. 1 (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 184, H. Res. 158 is laid on the table. |
| HR180 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the importance of savings to financial security.Supports the goals and ideals of America Saves Week.Acknowledges the tireless efforts of the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones to eliminate predatory lending, increase the nation's sav...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR187 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports designation of a National Information and Referral Services Day (May 7).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HR189 | Intro
Sine Die | Instructs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, or a designated subcommittee, to investigate and report to the House on the relationship between earmark requests already made by Members and the source and timing of past campaign contr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 182, 12 Present (Roll no. 87). |
| SJR11 | Intro
Sine Die | Constitutional Amendment - Requires the people of the District constituting the seat of government of the United States to elect one representative to the House of Representatives who is a resident of that District. Declares that the representative s...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2488) |
| HCR56 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for Children's Dental Health Month. Honors the life of Deamonte Driver.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-24
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HR18 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his many contributions to American film, theater, and philanthropy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-24
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR83 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the U...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-24
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR179 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of the 11th Annual National Consumer Protection Week. Encourages people to take advantage of consumer protection information.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-24
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. |
| HR186 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should declare a national residential mortgage foreclosure emergency and, through such declaration, encourage the states, by use of their police power, to enact a moratorium ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-24
To House Financial Services Committee |
| SR51 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-23
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR52 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates March 2, 2009, as Read Across America Day. Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 12th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-23
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381-2382; text as passed Senate: CR S2381-2382; text of measure as introduced: CR S2371) |
| HCR57 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-23
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR176 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to continue aggressive growth in our nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the U.S. government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way"...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-23
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet. |
| HR181 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should declare a national residential mortgage foreclosure emergency and, through such declaration, encourage the states, by use of their police power, to enact a moratorium ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-23
To House Financial Services Committee |
| HR168 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.B. 1) making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HCR35 | Engross
Sine Die | Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the historic founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Honors and praises the NAACP on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to ensure the political, educational, so...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| SR50 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
