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1. H.CON.RES.49 : Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 2/12/2009)      Cosponsors (262)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/12/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


2. H.CON.RES.57 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of Down syndrome.
Sponsor: Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] (introduced 2/23/2009)      Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/23/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


3. H.CON.RES.58 : Expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to reengineer the health care system in the United States should incorporate sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors associated with chronic disease.
Sponsor: Rep Langevin, James R. [RI-2] (introduced 2/24/2009)      Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


4. H.CON.RES.59 : Supporting the goals and ideals of senior caregiving and affordability.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 2/24/2009)      Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2009 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


5. H.CON.RES.72 : Condemning any action of the PRC that could unnecessarily escalate tensions between our two countries, including the actions taken on March 8, 2009, relating to the USNS Impeccable and the subsequent rejection of United States protests to the incident.
Sponsor: Rep Forbes, J. Randy [VA-4] (introduced 3/12/2009)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/12/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


6. H.CON.RES.84 : Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
Sponsor: Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] (introduced 3/26/2009)      Cosponsors (77)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


7. H.CON.RES.87 : Observing the 15th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide and calling on all responsible nations to uphold the principles of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 3/30/2009)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/30/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


8. H.CON.RES.131 : Directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God We Trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center.
Sponsor: Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] (introduced 5/20/2009)      Cosponsors (160)
Committees: House Administration
House Reports: 111-152
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2009 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


9. H.CON.RES.139 : Congratulating the first graduating class of the United States Air Force Academy on their 50th graduation anniversary and recognizing their contributions to the Nation.
Sponsor: Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] (introduced 6/3/2009)      Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


10. H.CON.RES.170 : Supporting the goals and ideals of the Army Community Covenant.
Sponsor: Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1] (introduced 7/28/2009)      Cosponsors (43)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 10/28/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


11. H.CON.RES.185 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should issue, and Congress should hold hearings on, a report and a certification regarding the responsibilities, authorities, and powers of his "czars".
Sponsor: Rep Blackburn, Marsha [TN-7] (introduced 9/15/2009)      Cosponsors (174)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/15/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


12. H.CON.RES.212 : Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of historic events in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Slovak Republic and the Czech Republic.
Sponsor: Rep Mica, John L. [FL-7] (introduced 11/7/2009)      Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 11/20/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


13. H.CON.RES.217 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the President, in negotiating any new bilateral strategic arms agreement with the Russian Federation, shall ensure the continued deterrence capability of the United States strategic arsenal and flexibility in the allocation of its components in the event that third countries may pursue the deployment of significant and technologically advanced nuclear strategic forces not covered by such a United States-Russian arms agreement.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 12/3/2009)      Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 12/3/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


14. H.CON.RES.284 : Recognizing the work and importance of special education teachers.
Sponsor: Rep Sessions, Pete [TX-32] (introduced 6/8/2010)      Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 7/12/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


15. H.CON.RES.290 : Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National ESIGN Day".
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 6/24/2010)      Cosponsors (101)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/13/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


16. H.CON.RES.303 : Recognizing the growing threat that al Qaeda and its affiliates in Africa, particularly al Shabaab and al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, pose to the United States and its allies and interests.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 7/22/2010)      Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/22/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


17. H.CON.RES.312 : Recognizing Springfield Baptist Church as the first African-American church established in the City of Greensboro, Georgia, following the Emancipation Proclamation and, therefore, the oldest in Greene County, on the occasion of its placement as a permanent marker by the Georgia Historical Society.
Sponsor: Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] (introduced 7/30/2010)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


18. H.RES.16 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/29/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 741).


19. H.RES.20 : Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.
Sponsor: Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


20. H.RES.39 : Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 1/9/2009)      Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/21/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


21. H.RES.76 : A resolution mourning the horrific loss of life in January 2009 caused by a landslide in Guatemala and an earthquake in Costa Rica.
Sponsor: Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] (introduced 1/21/2009)      Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/28/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


22. H.RES.77 : Congratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for more than 100 years of service and leadership to the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Wittman, Robert J. [VA-1] (introduced 1/21/2009)      Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 3/3/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 93).


23. H.RES.112 : Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Christopher J. [NY-26] (introduced 2/3/2009)      Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


24. H.RES.130 : Expressing support for the appointment of former Senator George Mitchell as Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Delahunt, William D. [MA-10] (introduced 2/4/2009)      Cosponsors (105)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/4/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


25. H.RES.139 : Commemorating the life and legacy of President Abraham Lincoln on the bicentennial of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep Hare, Phil [IL-17] (introduced 2/9/2009)      Cosponsors (66)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 71).


26. H.RES.171 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the need for constitutional reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the importance of sustained United States engagement in partnership with the European Union (EU).
Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 2/13/2009)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


27. H.RES.225 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures.
Sponsor: Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] (introduced 3/9/2009)      Cosponsors (62)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


28. H.RES.266 : Celebrating 90 years of United States-Polish diplomatic relations, during which Poland has proven to be an exceptionally strong partner to the United States in advancing freedom around the world.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 3/19/2009)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/14/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


29. H.RES.272 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the "Gephardt rule", and to provide that any measure that increases the statutory limit on the public debt shall be stand alone and require a recorded vote.
Sponsor: Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] (introduced 3/19/2009)      Cosponsors (22)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/19/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


30. H.RES.278 : Global Security Priorities Resolution
Sponsor: Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] (introduced 3/24/2009)      Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/24/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


31. H.RES.356 : Expressing support for the designation of February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day", in celebration of the Nation's largest youth scouting organization's 100th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Hall, Ralph M. [TX-4] (introduced 4/23/2009)      Cosponsors (73)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/8/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


32. H.RES.374 : Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
Sponsor: Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] (introduced 4/28/2009)      Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


33. H.RES.378 : Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the election of Margaret Thatcher as the first female Prime Minister of Great Britain.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 4/29/2009)      Cosponsors (43)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/12/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 64, 6 Present (Roll no. 245).


34. H.RES.402 : Condemning the transport of nuclear mixed-oxide (MOX) material by ship from France to Japan through international waters which endangers the marine environment and increases possible risks for destruction and likely attacks of such shipments by international pirates and terrorists.
Sponsor: Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H. [AS] (introduced 5/5/2009)      Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


35. H.RES.418 : Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby.
Sponsor: Rep Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [LA-7] (introduced 5/7/2009)      Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


36. H.RES.471 : Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on May 11, 2009.
Sponsor: Rep Kratovil, Frank, Jr. [MD-1] (introduced 5/21/2009)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 6/3/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 299).


37. H.RES.483 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
Sponsor: Rep Kline, John [MN-2] (introduced 5/21/2009)      Cosponsors (62)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/29/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


38. H.RES.550 : Recognizing the "Day of the African Child" on June 16, 2009, devoted to the theme of child survival and to emphasize the importance of reducing maternal, newborn, and child deaths in Africa.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 6/16/2009)      Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


39. H.RES.554 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] (introduced 6/17/2009)      Cosponsors (217)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2009 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6.


40. H.RES.555 : Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds.
Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 6/17/2009)      Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/17/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


41. H.RES.593 : Recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the entry of Hawaii into the Union as the 50th State.
Sponsor: Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1] (introduced 6/26/2009)      Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/27/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 647).


42. H.RES.604 : Recognizing the vital role of the Proliferation Security Initiative in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 6/26/2009)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


43. H.RES.616 : Congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team for winning the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.
Sponsor: Rep Cassidy, Bill [LA-6] (introduced 7/8/2009)      Cosponsors (24)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 7/28/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 426 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 653).


44. H.RES.619 : Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the people of Honduras.
Sponsor: Rep Mack, Connie [FL-14] (introduced 7/8/2009)      Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/8/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


45. H.RES.649 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] (introduced 7/15/2009)      Cosponsors (22)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/15/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


46. H.RES.675 : Condemning the July 17, 2009, terrorist bombings in Indonesia and expressing condolences to the people of Indonesia and the various other countries suffering casualties in the attacks.
Sponsor: Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] (introduced 7/23/2009)      Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/29/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


47. H.RES.679 : Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day.
Sponsor: Rep Halvorson, Deborah L. [IL-11] (introduced 7/24/2009)      Cosponsors (92)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/15/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


48. H.RES.729 : Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2] (introduced 9/10/2009)      Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/29/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 831).


49. H.RES.736 : Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009.
Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] (introduced 9/10/2009)      Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 11/3/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 840).


50. H.RES.739 : Honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug for his many contributions to alleviating world hunger.
Sponsor: Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3] (introduced 9/14/2009)      Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/30/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


51. H.RES.749 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the November 29, 2009, elections in Honduras.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 9/17/2009)      Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/17/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


52. H.RES.773 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the United States Submarine Force.
Sponsor: Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] (introduced 9/24/2009)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/2/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


53. H.RES.792 : Recognizing and honoring Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding achievements in the world of surfing.
Sponsor: Rep Posey, Bill [FL-15] (introduced 10/1/2009)      Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


54. H.RES.800 : Expressing sympathy for the citizens of the Philippines dealing with Tropical Storm Ketsana and Typhoon Parma.
Sponsor: Rep Speier, Jackie [CA-12] (introduced 10/6/2009)      Cosponsors (78)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/15/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 782).


55. H.RES.810 : Expressing condolences to the citizens of Indonesia and support for the Government of Indonesia in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the island of Sumatra.
Sponsor: Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] (introduced 10/7/2009)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/14/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


56. H.RES.847 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any conference committee or other meetings held to determine the content of national health care legislation be conducted in public under the watchful eye of the people of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] (introduced 10/20/2009)      Cosponsors (172)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 1/13/2010 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Buchanan. Petition No: 111-9.


57. H.RES.869 : Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to install cameras in the hearing room of the Committee on Rules.
Sponsor: Rep Dent, Charles W. [PA-15] (introduced 10/23/2009)      Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 10/23/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


58. H.RES.900 : Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 11/6/2009)      Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 3/21/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 429 - 0 (Roll no. 161).


59. H.RES.1039 : Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month and National Wear Red Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Christopher J. [NY-26] (introduced 1/26/2010)      Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/23/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 54).


60. H.RES.1048 : Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
Sponsor: Rep Murphy, Tim [PA-18] (introduced 1/27/2010)      Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 2/23/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


61. H.RES.1075 : Commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard and the National Guard Bureau for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United States Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries.
Sponsor: Rep Luetkemeyer, Blaine [MO-9] (introduced 2/4/2010)      Cosponsors (76)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/21/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 3 (Roll no. 158).


62. H.RES.1110 : Commending the members of the 45th Agri-Business Development Team of the Oklahoma National Guard, for their efforts to modernize agriculture and sustainable farming practices in Afghanistan and their dedication and service to the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] (introduced 2/25/2010)      Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 4/23/2010 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.


63. H.RES.1148 : Expressing support for the mission and goals of the World Economic Forum.
Sponsor: Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] (introduced 3/9/2010)      Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


64. H.RES.1185 : Congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 3/16/2010)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


65. H.RES.1188 : Ensuring an up or down vote on certain health care legislation.
Sponsor: Rep Griffith, Parker [AL-5] (introduced 3/17/2010)      Cosponsors (149)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/17/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.


66. H.RES.1196 : Supporting increased market access for exports of United States beef and beef products to Japan.
Sponsor: Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] (introduced 3/18/2010)      Cosponsors (24)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 3/18/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


67. H.RES.1206 : Remembering the victims of the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Sponsor: Rep Fallin, Mary [OK-5] (introduced 3/23/2010)      Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/13/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


68. H.RES.1216 : Congratulating Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his tenth year of service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 3/24/2010)      Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 216).


69. H.RES.1256 : Congratulating Phil Mickelson on winning the 2010 Masters golf tournament.
Sponsor: Rep Broun, Paul C. [GA-10] (introduced 4/15/2010)      Cosponsors (71)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 401 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 285).


70. H.RES.1273 : Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the National Day of Prayer.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 4/20/2010)      Cosponsors (94)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/20/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


71. H.RES.1277 : Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the State of Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, and the Israeli people for their coordinated efforts to save lives and provide relief to the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the island nation on January 12, 2010.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] (introduced 4/20/2010)      Cosponsors (86)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/20/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


72. H.RES.1289 : Expressing the sense of the House that Democratic Members of the House should join Republican Members of the House in a total ban on earmarks for one year, that total discretionary spending should be reduced by the amount saved by earmark moratoriums, and that a bipartisan, bicameral committee should be created to review and overhaul the budgetary, spending, and earmark processes.
Sponsor: Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] (introduced 4/22/2010)      Cosponsors (165)
Committees: House Budget; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 4/22/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


73. H.RES.1297 : Supporting the goals and ideals of American Craft Beer Week.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Betsy [CO-4] (introduced 4/22/2010)      Cosponsors (65)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


74. H.RES.1312 : Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.
Sponsor: Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] (introduced 4/29/2010)      Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


75. H.RES.1346 : Opposing the imposition of a value-added tax.
Sponsor: Rep Herger, Wally [CA-2] (introduced 5/11/2010)      Cosponsors (113)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/11/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


76. H.RES.1350 : Recognizing June 20, 2010, as World Refugee Day.
Sponsor: Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] (introduced 5/11/2010)      Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/23/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


77. H.RES.1389 : Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
Sponsor: Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] (introduced 5/25/2010)      Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 361).


78. H.RES.1412 : Congratulating the Government of South Africa upon its first two successful convictions for human trafficking.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 5/27/2010)      Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/1/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 421).


79. H.RES.1429 : Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day.
Sponsor: Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] (introduced 6/9/2010)      Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/17/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 370).


80. H.RES.1462 : Expressing support for the people of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador as they persevere through the aftermath of Tropical Storm Agatha which swept across Central America causing deadly floods and mudslides.
Sponsor: Rep Mack, Connie [FL-14] (introduced 6/22/2010)      Cosponsors (22)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/1/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 403 - 1 (Roll no. 429).


81. H.RES.1483 : Recognizing the exemplary service and sacrifice of the soldiers of the 14th Armored Division of the United States Army, known as the Liberators, during World War II.
Sponsor: Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] (introduced 6/28/2010)      Cosponsors (110)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 7/20/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


82. H.RES.1501 : Honoring the Patriot Guard Riders for their steadfast dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
Sponsor: Rep Buyer, Steve [IN-4] (introduced 7/1/2010)      Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 7/1/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.


83. H.RES.1576 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should be established.
Sponsor: Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] (introduced 7/29/2010)      Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 11/30/2010 House floor actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Roe (TN) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.


84. H.RES.1588 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to help ensure peace and stability in Sudan during and after mandated referenda.
Sponsor: Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] (introduced 7/30/2010)      Cosponsors (68)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/28/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


85. H.RES.1612 : Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2010 as "Constitution Day".
Sponsor: Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] (introduced 9/14/2010)      Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/16/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


86. H.RES.1613 : Expressing condolences to and solidarity with the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the devastating floods that began on July 22, 2010.
Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 9/14/2010)      Cosponsors (21)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/16/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 2 (Roll no. 531).


87. H.RES.1617 : Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] (introduced 9/14/2010)      Cosponsors (63)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/30/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


88. H.RES.1630 : Expressing support for National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 9/16/2010)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/28/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.


89. H.RES.1641 : Celebrating September 30, 2010, as the 60th Anniversary of Impact Aid.
Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 9/22/2010)      Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 11/16/2010 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.


90. H.RES.1650 : Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to immediately release Chen Guangcheng and his relatives from house arrest and to cease persecuting and harassing Chen Guangcheng, his relatives, and supporters.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 9/22/2010)      Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


91. H.RES.1717 : Congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 11/16/2010)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/16/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


92. H.J.RES.1 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (179)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


93. H.J.RES.12 : Expressing support for designation of September 2009 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (61)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


94. H.J.RES.42 : Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to parental rights.
Sponsor: Rep Hoekstra, Peter [MI-2] (introduced 3/31/2009)      Cosponsors (141)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/27/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


95. H.J.RES.76 : Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (introduced 2/25/2010)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


96. H.J.RES.85 : Expressing the disfavor of the Congress regarding the proposed agreement for cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced 5/20/2010)      Cosponsors (1)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


97. H.R.17 : Citizens' Self-Defense Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (22)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


98. H.R.22 : United States Postal Service Financial Relief Act of 2009
Sponsor: Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-23] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (339)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
House Reports: 111-216
Latest Major Action: 12/7/2009 Referred to Senate subcommittee. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.


99. H.R.24 : To redesignate the Department of the Navy as the Department of the Navy and Marine Corps.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (425)
Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2010 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


100. H.R.52 : Tropical Forest and Coral Conservation Act
Sponsor: Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


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