| HR1258 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month; and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that recovery from mental illness is a real possibility and steps can be taken to improve the lives of those living ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1353 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of Student Financial Aid Awareness Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1374 | Intro
Sine Die | States the policy of the House of Representatives that the revenue derived from the excise tax on oil production: (1) should continue to pay for the cleanup of, and the damages incurred by, the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any future oil spill...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
To House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment |
| SR536 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates June 1, 2010, as Declaration of Conscience Day. Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the landmark "Declaration of Conscience" speech delivered by Senator Margaret Chase Smith. Pays tribute to the Senator's integrity and courage.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4104-4106; text as passed Senate: CR S4106; text of measure as introduced: CR S4092) |
| HCR280 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of Congress that BP p.l.c. should reimburse all costs incurred by the federal government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
To House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment |
| HJR85 | Intro
Sine Die | States that Congress does not favor the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 10, 2010.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR996 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1256 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1324 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses: (1) condolences for the loss of life and the physical and psychological damage caused by the April 2010 earthquake in Qinghai province, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC); (2) solidarity with the people of Qinghai province, Tibetan-Americ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1339 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of May as National Foster Care Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1361 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the memory of Dr. James E. Shepard for his role in founding North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Celebrates the school's 100th anniversary and recognizes its accomplishments over the past century. Encourages North Car...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1363 | Intro
Sine Die | Grants the House Committee on Education and Labor authority to take depositions under Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives in furtherance of its investigation into underground coal mine operator compliance ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-20
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1371 | Intro
Sine Die | Condemns the selection of the government of Iran to serve on the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. Urges the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence at the United Nations (U.N....
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1376 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is incompatible with the U.S. Constitution, laws, and traditions; (2) the Convention would undermine presumptions of freedom and in...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR534 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates May 1, 2010, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4024; text as passed Senate: CR S4024; text of measure as introduced: CR S3985) |
| SR535 | Intro
Sine Die | States that the Senate: (1) welcomes the President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa; (2) believes that together the governments of Mexico and the United States can bring immense benefits to their people and make enormous contributions to addressin...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4024; text as passed Senate: CR S4024; text of measure as introduced: CR S3985-3986) |
| HR713 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the significant contributions of U.S. automobile dealerships. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that automobile dealerships which have been successful and are being closed not of their own doing, but as a function of the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR403 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals and ideals of National Teacher Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR873 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls on the Department of State to establish a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as in other appropriate regions of Iraq. Affirms that the establishment of a U.S. Consulate in the Kurdistan Region as well as in other regions of...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1325 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day; (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph (and urges all parents and guardians to maintain such a phot...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1362 | Intro
Sine Die | Celebrates the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honors her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1364 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses condolences to the North Carolina court system, Chatham County, and the town of Pittsboro for the tragic loss of the Chatham County Courthouse. Commends the heroic actions of the Chatham County firefighters and first responders who worked t...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-19
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1367 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the significance of the Haitian flag to the people of Haiti and supports the goals of Haitian Flag Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-18
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1370 | Intro
Sine Die | Urges Major League Baseball to find a more suitable location than Phoenix for its All-Star Game, should Arizona Senate Bill 1070 remain in effect.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-18
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| HR792 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding achievements in surfing.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-18
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1297 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals of American Craft Beer Week, as founded by the Brewers Association, and recognizes craft brewers' contributions to the U.S. economy.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1327 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the life and accomplishments of Floyd Dominy, former Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SCR63 | Intro
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); and (2) the U.S. government should take a leading role in gaining international support for...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-18
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| HCR268 | Engross
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-17
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| SR533 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system. Encourages Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. Supports the de...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-17
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3846-3847; text as passed Senate: CR S3846-3847; text of measure as introduced: CR S3834) |
| SR521 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends the condolences of the Senate to the families and loved ones of Deputy Sheriff Stephen Michael Gallagher, Jr., Officer Timothy Q. Brenton, Officer Tina G. Griswold, Officer Ronald Wilbur Owens, II, Sergeant Mark Joseph Renninger, Officer Greg...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3790) |
| SR526 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates May 16-22, 2010, as National Search and Rescue Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790-3792; text as passed Senate: CR S3790-3791; text of measure as introduced: CR S3785) |
| SR527 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the designation of an appropriate date as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day. Urges support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790-3792; text as passed Senate: CR S3791; text of measure as introduced: CR S3785) |
| SR528 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates May 15, 2010, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis) and expresses support for the goals and ideals of such Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790-3792; text as passed Senate: CR S3791; text of measure as introduced: CR S3785-3786) |
| SR529 | Intro
Sine Die | Celebrates the life and achievements of Lena Mary Calhoun Horne and honors her for her triumphs against racial discrimination and her steadfast commitment to the civil rights of all people.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790-3792; text as passed Senate: CR S3791-3792; text of measure as introduced: CR S3786) |
| SR530 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week 2010, which begins on May 9, 2010.Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3790-3792; text as passed Senate: CR S3792; text of measure as introduced: CR S3786) |
| SR531 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Day and National Hepatitis Awareness Month.Promotes raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C infections.Urges a robust governmental...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| SR410 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports and recognizes the goals of RV Centennial Celebration Month to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreational vehicles in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3789) |
| HR1354 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the contributions that the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois, has made to the state of Illinois as a distinguished cultural, scientific, conservation, and educational institution.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife. |
| SR524 | Intro
Sine Die | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Stuttering Awareness Week 2010. Encourages all of the people of the ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-13
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3683-3684; text as passed Senate: CR S3684; text of measure as introduced: CR S3721) |
| SR525 | 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. Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United Stat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-13
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3766; text as passed Senate: CR S3766; text of measure as introduced: CR S3721) |
| HR1337 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses condolences to the families of those who lost their lives or property as the result of flooding beginning on May 2, 2010, in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Mississippi.Expresses: (1) appreciation to the people of Tennessee and the surrounding sta...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1358 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the contribution made by the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction by training the next generation of nonproliferation specia...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1360 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider in the House a measure, matter, or report until 72 hours (excluding certain days except when the House is in session o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-13
To House Rules Committee |
| SR522 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week; and (2) the nurse capacity initiatives for institutions of higher education included in the Higher Education Opportunity Act.Acknowledges the importance of quality higher educat...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-12
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3661-3662; text as passed Senate: S3661-3662; text of measure as introduced: CR S3647) |
| SR523 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the crew members who perished aboard the offshore oil rig, Deepwater Horizon. Expresses the sincere condolences of the Senate to the families and loved ones of the deceased crew members.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-12
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3662; text as passed Senate: CR S3662; text of measure as introduced: CR S3647) |
| HCR277 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as one of the most outstanding American entertainers of the 20th century, for breaking racial barriers and creating opportunities for the generations of African...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-12
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1143 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the Community of Democracies for its achievements. Applauds the establishment of the Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies and expresses appreciation to the government of Poland for the support it has extended to the Permane...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1155 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the goals of World TB Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Commends the progress made by U.S.-led anti-tuberculosis programs. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to global tuberculosis control through the Lantos-Hy...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1261 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.Acknowledges the importance of quality higher education in nursing, including baccalaureate and graduate programs and programs that help expand the supply of nursing program faculty, ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-05-12
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
