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1. H.CON.RES.36 : A concurrent resolution calling on the President and the allies of the United States to raise in all appropriate bilateral and multilateral fora the case of Robert Levinson at every opportunity, urging Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance to the family of Robert Levinson, and calling on Iran to share the results of its investigation into the disappearance of Robert Levinson with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 2/3/2009)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 11/18/2009 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.

2. H.CON.RES.55 : Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.
Sponsor: Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] (introduced 2/23/2009)      Cosponsors (124)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 3/26/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

3. H.CON.RES.89 : Supporting the goals and objectives of the Prague Conference on Holocaust Era Assets.
Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 3/30/2009)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 7/6/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

4. H.CON.RES.152 : Commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 6/12/2009)      Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

5. H.CON.RES.159 : Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the declaration by the United States Congress of genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 6/25/2009)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

6. H.CON.RES.178 : Expressing the sense of Congress that we reaffirm the historic ties between the United States and the Netherlands by recognizing the Quadricentennial celebration of the discovery of the Hudson River and honoring the enduring values of the settlers of New Netherland that continue to permeate American society.
Sponsor: Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] (introduced 7/31/2009)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 10/5/2009 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

7. H.RES.22 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Sponsor: Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (130)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

8. H.RES.34 : Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirming the United States' strong support for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
Sponsor: Rep Pelosi, Nancy [CA-8] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (116)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 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 - 5, 22 Present (Roll no. 10).

9. H.RES.36 : Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (112)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 1/8/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

10. H.RES.55 : Expressing support for the designation of a National Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month to raise awareness of and promote research into this challenging disorder.
Sponsor: Rep Royce, Edward R. [CA-40] (introduced 1/13/2009)      Cosponsors (120)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 12/10/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

11. H.RES.83 : Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 1/23/2009)      Cosponsors (79)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/24/2009 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 78).

12. H.RES.84 : Honoring the heroic actions of the pilot, crew, and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549.
Sponsor: Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] (introduced 1/26/2009)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 1/26/2009 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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 31).

13. H.RES.111 : Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 2/3/2009)      Cosponsors (238)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 2/3/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

14. H.RES.152 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States remains committed to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Sponsor: Rep Tanner, John S. [TN-8] (introduced 2/10/2009)      Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/30/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

15. 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.

16. H.RES.226 : Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue.
Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (introduced 3/9/2009)      Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2009 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): 422 - 1 (Roll no. 121).

17. H.RES.252 : Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 3/17/2009)      Cosponsors (137)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/17/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

18. H.RES.254 : A resolution recognizing the contributions of Irish-Americans in the history and progress of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] (introduced 3/17/2009)      Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

19. H.RES.260 : Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] (introduced 3/18/2009)      Cosponsors (117)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 9/16/2009 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 704).

20. H.RES.283 : Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Rabbi Charles H. Rosenzveig.
Sponsor: Rep Peters, Gary C. [MI-9] (introduced 3/24/2009)      Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/4/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

21. H.RES.302 : Honoring and recognizing the life and achievements of John Hope Franklin, one of the Nation's most distinguished scholars.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 3/31/2009)      Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/31/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

22. H.RES.309 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should immediately stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations.
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 3/31/2009)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

23. H.RES.311 : Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month.
Sponsor: Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] (introduced 3/31/2009)      Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/31/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

24. H.RES.320 : Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin.
Sponsor: Rep Watt, Melvin L. [NC-12] (introduced 4/2/2009)      Cosponsors (95)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

25. H.RES.327 : Honoring the humble service of Edward Cardinal Egan as Archbishop of the New York Archdiocese and congratulating Archbishop Timothy Dolan on his appointment by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to succeed Cardinal Egan.
Sponsor: Rep McMahon, Michael E. [NY-13] (introduced 4/2/2009)      Cosponsors (14)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/2/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

26. H.RES.340 : Expressing sympathy to the victims, families, and friends of the tragic act of violence at the American Civic Association in Binghamton, New York.
Sponsor: Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] (introduced 4/21/2009)      Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/28/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

27. 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.

28. H.RES.401 : Honoring the life and recognizing the far-reaching accomplishments of the Honorable Jack Kemp, Jr.
Sponsor: Rep Boehner, John A. [OH-8] (introduced 5/5/2009)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

29. H.RES.430 : Expressing condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy.
Sponsor: Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] (introduced 5/12/2009)      Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2009 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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 336).

30. H.RES.493 : Recognizing the significant contributions of Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life to college campus communities in the United States and around the world.
Sponsor: Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] (introduced 6/2/2009)      Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/15/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

31. H.RES.505 : Condemning the murder of Dr. George Tiller, who was shot to death at his church on May 31, 2009.
Sponsor: Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] (introduced 6/4/2009)      Cosponsors (87)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009 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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 316).

32. H.RES.519 : Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day".
Sponsor: Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1] (introduced 6/8/2009)      Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/24/2009 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.529 : Condemning the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honoring the bravery and dedication of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum employees and security personnel.
Sponsor: Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] (introduced 6/11/2009)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2009 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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 334).

34. H.RES.538 : Supporting Olympic Day and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago, Illinois, as the host city for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sponsor: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] (introduced 6/12/2009)      Cosponsors (122)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/24/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

35. 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.

36. H.RES.561 : Congratulating the Onondaga Community College Lady Lazers for winning the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Women's Lacrosse Tournament.
Sponsor: Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] (introduced 6/18/2009)      Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

37. H.RES.562 : Congratulating Syracuse University for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
Sponsor: Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] (introduced 6/18/2009)      Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 10/26/2009 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): 359 - 1 (Roll no. 815).

38. H.RES.563 : Congratulating the Onondaga Community College Lazers for winning the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament.
Sponsor: Rep Maffei, Daniel B. [NY-25] (introduced 6/18/2009)      Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

39. H.RES.634 : Acknowledging the 25th anniversary of the nomination of Representative Geraldine A. Ferraro as the first woman selected by a major political party as its candidate for Vice President.
Sponsor: Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] (introduced 7/13/2009)      Cosponsors (24)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 7/13/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

40. H.RES.654 : Honoring the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Mediterranean Partners for Cooperation and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] (introduced 7/16/2009)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/22/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

41. H.RES.677 : Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of India's independence from the British Empire.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 7/24/2009)      Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/24/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

42. H.RES.686 : Recommending that the United States Constitution be taught to high school students throughout the Nation in September of their senior year.
Sponsor: Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8] (introduced 7/28/2009)      Cosponsors (222)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 9/14/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

43. H.RES.692 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] (introduced 7/29/2009)      Cosponsors (103)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 10/1/2009 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 750).

44. H.RES.706 : Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting free, fair, and democratic parliamentary elections on June 7, 2009.
Sponsor: Rep Issa, Darrell E. [CA-49] (introduced 7/31/2009)      Cosponsors (8)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

45. 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.

46. H.RES.765 : Expressing condolences to the families of the individuals killed during unusual storms and floods in the State of Georgia between September 18 and 21, 2009, and expressing gratitude to all of the emergency personnel who continue to work with unyielding determination to meet the needs of Georgia's residents.
Sponsor: Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] (introduced 9/23/2009)      Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2009 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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 724).

47. H.RES.784 : Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 9/29/2009)      Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/28/2009 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): 361 - 47, 13 Present (Roll no. 821).

48. H.RES.786 : Commemorating the canonization of Father Damien de Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood.
Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 9/30/2009)      Cosponsors (63)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 779).

49. H.RES.787 : Expressing support for designation of October 13, 2009, as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 9/30/2009)      Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 10/28/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

50. H.RES.798 : Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to those celebrating Diwali.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 10/6/2009)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/29/2009 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

51. H.RES.816 : Mourning the loss of life caused by the earthquakes and tsunamis that occurred on September 29, 2009, in American Samoa, Samoa, and Tonga.
Sponsor: Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H. [AS] (introduced 10/8/2009)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Natural Resources; 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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 777).

52. H.RES.833 : Honoring the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the 10th anniversary of the accession to the throne of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 10/14/2009)      Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/7/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

53. H.RES.839 : Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.
Sponsor: Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3] (introduced 10/15/2009)      Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/4/2009 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): 409 - 5 (Roll no. 844).

54. H.RES.856 : Recognizing the Commissioning of the USS New York LPD 21.
Sponsor: Rep Nadler, Jerrold [NY-8] (introduced 10/22/2009)      Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 11/4/2009 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 855).

55. H.RES.864 : Congratulating President Obama for winning of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
Sponsor: Rep Grayson, Alan [FL-8] (introduced 10/23/2009)      Cosponsors (220)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/23/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

56. H.RES.867 : Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 10/23/2009)      Cosponsors (202)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/3/2009 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): 344 - 36, 22 Present (Roll no. 838).

57. H.RES.877 : Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Wu, David [OR-1] (introduced 10/29/2009)      Cosponsors (176)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/7/2009 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 - 1 (Roll no. 880).

58. H.RES.890 : Welcoming the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, to the United States.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 11/4/2009)      Cosponsors (20)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/18/2009 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

59. H.RES.893 : Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, the New York Yankees.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 11/5/2009)      Cosponsors (66)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2009 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): 386 - 17, 11 Present (Roll no. 866).

60. H.RES.900 : Supporting the goals and ideals of a Cold War Veterans Recognition Day to honor 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: 11/18/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

61. H.RES.971 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49.
Sponsor: Rep Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [FL-20] (introduced 12/15/2009)      Cosponsors (136)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 12/15/2009 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): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 974).

62. H.RES.1059 : Honoring the heroism of the seven United States Agency for International Development and Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance supported urban search and rescue teams deployed to Haiti from New York City, New York, Fairfax County, Virginia, Los Angeles County, California, Miami, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Virginia Beach, Virginia, and commending their dedication and assistance in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 Haitian earthquake.
Sponsor: Rep McMahon, Michael E. [NY-13] (introduced 2/2/2010)      Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

63. H.RES.1064 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the "Anti-Homosexuality Bill, 2009" under consideration by the Parliament of Uganda, that would impose long term imprisonment and the death penalty for certain acts, threatens the protection of fundamental human rights, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 2/3/2010)      Cosponsors (38)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/3/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

64. H.RES.1074 : Honoring the life of Miep Gies, who aided Anne Frank's family while they were in hiding and preserved her diary for future generations.
Sponsor: Rep Kilroy, Mary Jo [OH-15] (introduced 2/4/2010)      Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/4/2010 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

65. H.J.RES.61 : Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 7/21/2009)      Cosponsors (75)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/19/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

66. H.R.11 : To amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and to modify the operation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to clarify that a discriminatory compensation decision or other practice that is unlawful under such Acts occurs each time compensation is paid pursuant to the discriminatory compensation decision or other practice, to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (195)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 2/11/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Note: Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 5 , the text of H.R. 12 as passed by the House was appended to the end of H.R. 11 as new matter. For further action, see S.181 , which became Public Law 111-2 on 1/29/2009.

67. H.R.12 : To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (200)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5 , H.R. 12 is laid on the table.
Note: Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 5 , the text of H.R. 12 as passed by the House will be appended to the end of H.R. 11 as new matter.

68. H.R.22 : To amend title 5, United States Code, to reduce the amount that the United States Postal Service is required to pay into the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund by the end of fiscal year 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.

69. H.R.23 : To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.
Sponsor: Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (168)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs; Senate Veterans' Affairs
House Reports: 111-99
Latest Major Action: 5/13/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

70. 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 (367)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

71. H.R.31 : To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (185)
Committees: House Natural Resources
House Reports: 111-103
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2009 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 72.

72. H.R.39 : To preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (84)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

73. H.R.43 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps.
Sponsor: Rep Becerra, Xavier [CA-31] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (141)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

74. H.R.52 : To amend the Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 to provide debt relief to developing countries that take action to protect tropical forests and coral reefs and associated coastal marine ecosystems, to reauthorize such Act through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

75. H.R.81 : To amend the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to improve the conservation of sharks.
Sponsor: Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Natural Resources; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 3/3/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

76. H.R.147 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow taxpayers to designate a portion of their income tax payment to provide assistance to homeless veterans, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (87)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2009 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

77. H.R.179 : To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (117)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

78. H.R.182 : To provide discretionary authority to an immigration judge to determine that an alien parent of a United States citizen child should not be ordered removed, deported, or excluded from the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/9/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

79. H.R.186 : To establish a grant program to provide screenings for glaucoma to individuals determined to be at high risk for glaucoma, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/6/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

80. H.R.208 : To amend title 10, United States Code, to ensure that members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who have served on active duty or performed active service since September 11, 2001, in support of a contingency operation or in other emergency situations receive credit for such service in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] (introduced 1/6/2009)      Cosponsors (123)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

81. H.R.235 : To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 1/7/2009)      Cosponsors (314)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/7/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

82. H.R.305 : To amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the transportation of horses in interstate transportation in a motor vehicle containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another.
Sponsor: Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 1/8/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

83. H.R.347 : To grant the congressional gold medal, collectively, to the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, United States Army, in recognition of their dedicated service during World War II.
Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 1/8/2009)      Cosponsors (297)
Committees: House Financial Services; House Administration; Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/18/2009 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

84. H.R.398 : To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to restore and protect access to Medicaid discount drug prices for university-based and safety-net clinics.
Sponsor: Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] (introduced 1/9/2009)      Cosponsors (86)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

85. H.R.406 : To award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 1/9/2009)      Cosponsors (134)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

86. H.R.413 : To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.
Sponsor: Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] (introduced 1/9/2009)      Cosponsors (188)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

87. H.R.444 : To amend section 340B of the Public Health Service Act to revise and expand the drug discount program under that section to improve the provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers.
Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 1/9/2009)      Cosponsors (96)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

88. H.R.463 : To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care.
Sponsor: Rep Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [NY-28] (introduced 1/13/2009)      Cosponsors (144)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means; House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/13/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Labor, 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.

89. H.R.503 : To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 1/14/2009)      Cosponsors (179)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/16/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

90. H.R.569 : To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to allow for certiorari review of certain cases denied relief or review by the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 1/15/2009)      Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 1/27/2010 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

91. H.R.571 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles.
Sponsor: Rep Delahunt, William D. [MA-10] (introduced 1/15/2009)      Cosponsors (135)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/15/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

92. H.R.624 : To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Mike [CA-1] (introduced 1/21/2009)      Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

93. H.R.627 : To amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 1/22/2009)      Cosponsors (128)
Committees: House Financial Services
House Reports: 111-88
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 111-24 [GPO: Text, PDF]

94. H.R.646 : To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under part B of the Medicare Program, and to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for coverage of such services under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Sponsor: Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] (introduced 1/22/2009)      Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means; House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

95. H.R.658 : To amend title 39, United States Code, to modify the procedures governing the closure or consolidation of postal facilities.
Sponsor: Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] (introduced 1/22/2009)      Cosponsors (97)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/24/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.

96. H.R.702 : To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to improve early education.
Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 1/27/2009)      Cosponsors (78)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/27/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

97. H.R.774 : To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 46-02 21st Street in Long Island City, New York, as the "Geraldine Ferraro Post Office Building".
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 1/28/2009)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 111-50 [GPO: Text, PDF]

98. H.R.775 : To repeal the requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans dependency and indemnity compensation.
Sponsor: Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] (introduced 1/28/2009)      Cosponsors (319)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 2/17/2009 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

99. H.R.776 : To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision relating to modifications in reporting frequency.
Sponsor: Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] (introduced 1/28/2009)      Cosponsors (22)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 1/28/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

100. H.R.847 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 2/4/2009)      Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 7/29/2009 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.

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