| HCR47 | Engross
Sine Die | Declares that, when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, February 12, 2009, through Monday, February 16, 2009, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2009. Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on an...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| HR110 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the National Football League (NFL) champion Pittsburgh Steelers for winning Super Bowl XLIII and setting a new championship standard for the entire NFL.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR7 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors and remembers the life of Lawrence "Larry" King. Condemns all hate crimes. Encourages immediate steps to stop bullying and harassment in the nation's schools.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HR139 | Intro
Sine Die | Commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. Recognizes his commitment to unity and harmony in the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to recommit to fulfilling his vision of equal rights for all.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR169 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House Representatives that the poet Robert Burns was a true friend of the United States, that his work inspired the citizens of this nation, as well as his native Scotland, and that the annual celebration of his birth is a ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR170 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the sesquicentennial of the admission of Oregon into the Union and the contributions of Oregon residents to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR172 | Intro
Sine Die | Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on House Administration for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To House Administration Committee |
| HR173 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges the U.S. Postal Service to take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR174 | Intro
Sine Die | Reiterates the House of Representatives' condemnation of the January 2009 attack on Tiferet Israel Synagogue in Caracas, Venezuela, and expresses sorrow towards the victims of the act. Welcomes the Venezuelan government's denunciation of the attack. ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR177 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should seek to join the International Renewable Energy Agency.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR38 | Intro
Sine Die | Commemorates the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln. Recognizes his commitment to unity and harmony in the United States. Encourages the people of the United States to recommit to fulfilling his vision of equal rights for all.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2169-2170; text as passed Senate: CR S2169-2170; text of measure as introduced: CR S2248) |
| SR39 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR41 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on the Budget for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR42 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR43 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR44 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Armed Services for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR45 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Special Committee on Aging for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR46 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 22. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2251-2252) |
| SR47 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR48 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the people of the United States should celebrate the sesquicentennial of Oregon's admission as the 33rd state on February 14, 2009; and (2) Oregonians should be honored for their pioneering spirit and innov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2254-2255; text as passed Senate: CR S2255; text of measure as introduced: CR S2252) |
| HCR48 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that Congress commits to passing, within 18 months, legislation that guarantees health care for women and all individuals and that establishes coverage that enables women to attain good health that they can maintain during their reproductive...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To House Subcommittee on Health |
| HR71 | Intro
Sine Die | Acknowledges the lifelong services of Griffin Boyette Bell to the State of Georgia and the United States as a legal icon. Commends him for his tenure as Attorney General of the United States and his commitment to the American Civil Rights Movement.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR117 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week and its aims.Declares that the House of Representatives will work with the engineering community to make sure that the creativity and contribution of that community can be expressed through res...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR157 | Intro
Sine Die | Makes it in order at any time through February 13, 2009, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. Amends H.Res.10, 111th Congress (fixing the daily hour of meeting for the House ) to revis...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR165 | Intro
Sine Die | Celebrates the life of Abraham Lincoln. Expresses gratitude for his leadership in preserving the Union and defending the natural rights of all individuals, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution. Recognizes the magnitude of his life's ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HCR50 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates and salutes Motown Records of Detroit, Michigan, on its 50th anniversary.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR155 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month and honors the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254) |
| HJR24 | Intro
Sine Die | Appoints David M. Rubenstein as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To House Administration Committee |
| HJR23 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that it is U.S. policy to commit a minimum of 4% of the nation's gross domestic product to the base defense budget in order to meet the fundamental U.S. national security requirements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To House Armed Services Committee |
| HJR22 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the President to issue a proclamation each year: (1) recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln; and (2) encouraging state and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the signif...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| SJR10 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that it is U.S. policy to commit a minimum of 4% of the nation's gross domestic product to the base defense budget in order to meet the fundamental U.S. national security requirements.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| SR31 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR32 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR33 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR34 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| SR35 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates Miami University, in Ohio, on its 200th anniversary. Expresses the Senate's best wishes for its continued success.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166; text as passed Senate: CR S2166; text of measure as introduced: CR S2163) |
| SR36 | Intro
Sine Die | Authorizes expenditures by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for the 111th Congress.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To Senate Rules And Administration Committee |
| HCR41 | Engross
Sine Die | Provides for a joint session of Congress on February 24, 2009, to receive a message from the President.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| SCR6 | Intro
Sine Die | Declares that Congress commits to passing, within 18 months, legislation that guarantees health care for women and all individuals and that establishes coverage that enables women to attain good health that they can maintain during their reproductive...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| HR154 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the Honorable John D. Dingell for his tireless advocacy on behalf of his constituents in Michigan in the past, present, and future. Honors him for his lifelong commitment to public service, and celebrates him and his more than 53 years of ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR156 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports: (1) Charter 08 and its ideals; and (2) the Chinese people's efforts to secure liberty, the rule of law, representative government, and the protection of human rights. Notes Chinese Communist Party (CCP) efforts to destroy the Charter 08 mo...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-11
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HJR20 | Intro
Sine Die | Native American Heritage Day Act of 2009 - Encourages observing Native American Heritage Day with appropriate activities, including activities relating to the historical status of tribal governments, present day Native American status, cultures, trad...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-10
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HCR45 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-10
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HCR46 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life of Betty Shabazz (civil and human rights advocate and wife of Malcolm X).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-10
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR151 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses: (1) gratitude to Paul M. Weyrich for his contributions to the conservative movement and for promoting a capitalist, democratic vision for the world; and (2) condolences on his passing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-10
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HJR1 | 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] | 2009-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| HJR2 | Intro
Sine Die | Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| HCR13 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo because the decision failed to recognize: (1) that the unlimited spending of large amounts of money on elect...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| HJR4 | Intro
Sine Die | Constitutional Amendment - Health Protection Amendment of 2009 - Declares that health care, including care to prevent and treat illness, is the right of all U.S. citizens and necessary to ensure the strength of the nation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
| HJR5 | Intro
Sine Die | Constitutional Amendment - Repeals the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution (thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President).
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2009-02-09
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. |
