| SR487 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Extends the deepest condolences of the Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners. Honors the survivors of th...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-15
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391) |
| HR1237 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses gratitude to Chief Wilma Mankiller for her significant contributions to the nation, as well as deep sorrow at her passing and condolences to her friends, family, and the Cherokee Nation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1246 | Intro
Sine Die | Mourns the death of Polish President Kaczynski and the terrible loss of life that resulted from the plane crash of April 10, 2010. Expresses: (1) deepest sympathies to the people of Poland and to the families of those who perished; (2) solidarity wi...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1250 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National STD Awareness Month. Recognizes the human toll of sexually transmitted infections and the importance of making the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such infections an urgent public health ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
To House Energy And Commerce Committee |
| SR468 | Intro
Sine Die | Honors the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council of the state of Rhode Island on the celebration of its 25th anniversary and wishes the Council continued success.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2326) |
| SR204 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates March 31, 2010, as National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day.Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure for the congenital diaphragmatic hernia birth defect.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2325-2326) |
| SR479 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses sympathy to the people of Poland and the families of those who perished for their profound loss resulting from the April 10, 2010, airplane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, militar...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S2251-2254; text as passed Senate: CR S2252; text of measure as introduced: CR S2298) |
| HR197 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the American Sail Training Association: (1) for its advancement of character building experiences for youth at sea; and (2) as the national sail training association of the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| SR482 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates April 2010 as National 9-1-1 Education Month.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2326-2327; text as passed Senate: CR S2326-2327; text of measure as introduced: CR S2300) |
| HR1249 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate fully which House Democratic leaders and members of their respective staffs had knowledge before March 3, 2010, of the allegations concerning former Representative Eric Massa...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 157, 17 Present (Roll no. 202). (text: CR H2553) |
| SCR57 | Intro
Sine Die | Establishes expedited legislative procedures for consideration of 2007 spending bills. Defines a "2007 spending bill" as a bill that reduces outlays for the fiscal year beginning in the year in which the bill is considered to levels not exc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-14
To Senate Budget Committee |
| HCR260 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the 62nd anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel as a place of refuge and national homeland for the Jewish people. Reaffirms bipartisan support for the alliance and friendship between the governments and peoples of the Unit...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1041 | Intro
Sine Die | Congratulates the University of Idaho's football team for winning the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, Idaho.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1042 | Intro
Sine Die | Commends the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2010 Fiesta Bowl and for completing an undefeated, 14-0 season.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1206 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends best wishes and prayers to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 19, 1995, and to those injured in the bombing. Exp...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1238 | Intro
Sine Die | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all Department of the Interior documents, maps, records, communications, and other information from July 1, 2009, and later referring or relating to the desig...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
To House Natural Resources Committee |
| HR1241 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports: (1) Israel's right to defend itself against terrorists that wish to infiltrate its borders and attack its citizens; and (2) Israel's plight to protect its borders with the construction of a security fence and checkpoints along the West Bank...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| HR1243 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses sympathy to the people of the Republic of Poland and the families of those who perished for their profound loss resulting from the April 10, 2010, airplane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking gov...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR409 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls on the Ugandan Parliament to reject the proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill." Urges all governments to reject and repeal similar criminalization laws. Encourages the Secretary of State to closely monitor human rights abuses that occur ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2249; text as passed Senate: CR S2249) |
| SR446 | Intro
Sine Die | Reaffirms Senate support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Urges the President to: (1) work to achieve universal Treaty compliance; and (2) ensure that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has the necessary resourc...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345. |
| SR478 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of March as National Whole Child Month. Recognizes that ensuring that all children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged is a national priority. Encourages parents, educators, and community members to support ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-13
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| SR476 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the tragedy that took place on April 10, 2010, when an aircraft carrying a delegation of current and former Polish officials, family members, and others crashed and killed all passengers while en route to memorialize the massacres of more ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-12
To Senate Foreign Relations Committee |
| SR477 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!"
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-12
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| HJR80 | Pass | Expresses appreciation for the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association in improving rehabilitation services, education, and benefits for blinded veterans. Supports the goals and ideals of Blinded Veterans Day, and calls upon the people of the Uni...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-04-07
Became Public Law No: 111-156. |
| HR975 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the potential for a national fresh food financing initiative to: (1) provide a sustainable solution to the problem of limited access to healthy foods in underserved urban, suburban, and rural low-income communities; and (2) help reduce hea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, and Foreign Agriculture. |
| HCR229 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of the facility under development by the Stanislaus County Ag Center Foundation, in Stanislaus County, California, as the "National Ag Science Center."
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-29
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. |
| SR117 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the significant contributions of people of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes to the United States.Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope in 2009.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2166) |
| SR412 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates September 2010 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2166-2167) |
| SR427 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates the first week of April 2010 as National Asbestos Awareness Week. Urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2167) |
| SR471 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education. Shares this commemorative occasion with the administration, faculty, students, and alumni of the school.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2167-2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2163-2164) |
| SR472 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164) |
| SR473 | Intro
Sine Die | Designates April 4, 2010, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164) |
| SR474 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month; (2) the goals and ideals of that Month; and (3) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease. Recognizes those living with Parki...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164) |
| SR475 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes March 2010 as National Women's History Month. Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
To Senate Judiciary Committee |
| SCR49 | Intro
Sine Die | Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to issue a commemorative stamp honoring the life of Elijah Parish Lovejoy and commemorating the 175th anniversary of his death.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-26
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. |
| HCR257 | Engross
Sine Die | Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, March 24, 2010, through Monday, March 29, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day fr...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| HR1125 | Intro
Sine Die | Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week. Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of such Week.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 172 (Roll no. 191). |
| HR1212 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.B. 1586) to impose an additional tax on bonuses received from certain TARP recipients.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1215 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the people of Bangladesh and encourages the strengthening of democracy in Bangladesh. Urges the government of Bangladesh to: (1) work with all political leaders to continue reconciliation; and (2) protect the rights of religious and ethnic ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1220 | Intro
Sine Die | Requires the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to report to the House of Representatives, with respect to the activities addressed in its report of February 26, 2010, concerning allegations related to earmarks and campaign contribution...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 406 - 1, 15 Present (Roll no. 187). |
| HR1221 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider in the House any legislation (or any accompanying report or joint explanatory statement) that contains a congressional ea...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
Referred to House Standards of Official Conduct |
| HR1223 | Intro
Sine Die | Elects a named minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| HR1224 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the important work that Colombia's Constitutional Court has done on behalf of Colombia's internally displaced persons, especially indigenous peoples, Afro-Colombians, and women. Calls on the government of Colombia to fully implement the Co...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
To House Foreign Affairs Committee |
| SR470 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes and observes the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969. States that the Senate remains committed to advancing and updating mining and workplace safety and health standards. Encourages all ...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
To Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee |
| SCR56 | Intro
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] | 2010-03-25
To Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee |
| HR1227 | Intro
Sine Die | Extends best wishes and prayers to the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on April 19, 1995. Extends appreciation to the first respon...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
To House Oversight And Government Reform Committee |
| HR1235 | Intro
Sine Die | Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair at a committee or subcommittee hearing, immediately after announcing the subject of the hearing, to state whether he o...
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-25
To House Rules Committee |
| HR917 | Intro
Sine Die | Recognizes the Florida Keys Scenic Highway on the occasion of its designation as an All-American Road by the Department of Transportation. Congratulates the Florida residents who participated in the efforts to support this designation.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-24
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 2 (Roll no. 180). (text: CR 3/23/2010 H2233) |
| HR1204 | Intro
Sine Die | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.B. 4899) making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and summer jobs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-24
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 179). (text: CR H2273) |
| HR1186 | Intro
Sine Die | Supports the designation of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Encourages all people in the United States to consider the lives of others on the road and avoid distracted driving.
[Detail][Text][Discuss] | 2010-03-23
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 2 (Roll no. 175). (text: CR H2229) |
