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| 111-hres-1783 | 111 | hres | 1783 | Making a technical correction to a cross-reference in the final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes a technical correction to delete a specified cross-reference in H.Res. 1757 (approving certain regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, applying certain veteran preference requirements of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to the House of Representatives and House employees). | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hres-1784 | 111 | hres | 1784 | Appointing a committee to inform the President. | Congress | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] | WA | D | M000404 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for appointment of a committee of two Members of the House of Representatives to inform the President that the House has completed its business of the session and is ready to adjourn. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-sres-705 | 111 | sres | 705 | A resolution providing for a technical correction to S. Res. 700. | Congress | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11058; text as passed Senate: CR S11058; text of measure as introduced: CR S11038) | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes a technical correction to delete a certain cross reference in S.Res. 700 (approving specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, applying certain veteran preference requirements of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to the Senate and Senate employees). | 2017-12-13T21:32:39Z | |
| 111-sres-706 | 111 | sres | 706 | A resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group. | Congress | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11058; text as passed Senate: CR S11058; text of measure as introduced: CR S11038) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 3 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends Senate Resolution 105 (101st Congress), as amended, to extend the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group from December 31, 2010, until December 31, 2012. | 2017-12-13T21:32:40Z | |
| 111-sres-707 | 111 | sres | 707 | A resolution honoring Lula Davis. | Congress | 2010-12-22 | 2010-12-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11058-11060; text as passed Senate: CR S11060; text of measure as introduced: CR S11038) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the Senate's thanks to Lula Davis for her many years of outstanding service to the U.S. Senate and to the United States of America. | 2017-12-13T21:32:40Z | |
| 111-hres-1781 | 111 | hres | 1781 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R.2751) to accelerate motor fuel savings nationwide and provide incentives to registered owners of high polluting automobiles to replace such automobiles with new fuel efficient and less polluting automobiles; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2142) to require quarterly performance assessments of Government programs for purposes of assessing agency performance and improvement, and to establish agency performance improvement officers and the Performance Improvement Council. | Congress | 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | M000312 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5116) to invest in innovation through research and development, to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R.2751) to accelerate motor fuel savings nationwide and provide incentives to registered owners of high polluting automobiles to replace such automobiles with new fuel efficient and less polluting automobiles; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2142) to require quarterly performance assessments of Government programs for purposes of assessing agency performance and improvement, and to establish agency performance improvement officers and the Performance Improvement Council. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hres-1782 | 111 | hres | 1782 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-12-21 | 2010-12-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-sres-704 | 111 | sres | 704 | A resolution to authorize the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook. | Congress | 2010-12-18 | 2010-12-18 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10698; text as passed Senate: CR S10698; text of measure as introduced: CR S10694) | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Committee on Rules and Administration to prepare a revised edition of the Senate Election Law Guidebook. | 2017-12-13T21:32:39Z | |
| 111-hconres-336 | 111 | hconres | 336 | Providing for the sine die adjournment of the second session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. | Congress | 2010-12-17 | 2010-12-22 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Friday, December 17, 2010, through Friday, December 24, 2010, it stand adjourned sine die. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on any day from Sunday, December 19, 2010, through 11:59 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2011, it stand adjourned sine die. | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hres-1776 | 111 | hres | 1776 | Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-12-17 | 2010-12-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 105) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hres-1771 | 111 | hres | 1771 | Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2010-12-16 | 2010-12-21 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | M000312 | 0 | Waives specified requirements of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of December 24, 2010, on the same day they are presented to the House. Makes it in order at any time through such date for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hres-1772 | 111 | hres | 1772 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require House officers and employees to take annual factual training on the Constitution. | Congress | 2010-12-16 | 2010-12-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | G000548 | 25 | Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties of the Committee on the Judiciary to offer annual factual training on the Constitution to each House officer and employee. Requires the individuals to certify annually to the Subcommittee that they attended such training. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hr-6526 | 111 | hr | 6526 | To prohibit the payment of death gratuities to the surviving heirs of deceased Members of Congress. | Congress | 2010-12-15 | 2010-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15] | FL | R | P000599 | 4 | Prohibits payments from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives, the contingent fund of the Senate, or any other appropriated funds for a death gratuity payment to the widow, widower, or heirs-at-law of any Member of Congress who dies after the commencement of a Congress to which the Member has been elected. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit or affect the payment to any individual of any unpaid balance or salary or other sums due to such a Member. | 2023-01-11T13:21:12Z | |
| 111-hres-1763 | 111 | hres | 1763 | Directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all classified Department of State documents assessed by the Department to have been unlawfully disclosed and provided to WikiLeaks and public press outlets. | Congress | 2010-12-15 | 2010-12-15 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] | FL | R | R000435 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than seven days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all classified Department of State documents assessed by the Department as of the date of the adoption of this resolution to have been unlawfully disclosed and provided to WikiLeaks and select public press outlets, as referenced in the November 27, 2010, letter by the Department of State Legal Adviser, Harold Hongju Koh, to Ms. Jennifer Robinson, attorney for Mr. Julian Assange, which notes the approximately 250,000 documents that have been provided to select press outlets by WikiLeaks. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hres-1764 | 111 | hres | 1764 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-12-15 | 2010-12-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] | ME | D | P000597 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2965) to amend the Small Business Act with respect to the Small Business Innovation Research Program and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-hres-1766 | 111 | hres | 1766 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-12-15 | 2010-12-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program. | 2023-01-11T13:21:09Z | |
| 111-sconres-77 | 111 | sconres | 77 | A concurrent resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to certain legislative branch employing offices and their covered employees. | Congress | 2010-12-10 | 2010-12-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, applying certain veteran preference requirements of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to certain legislative branch employing offices and their covered employees. | 2023-01-11T13:21:06Z | |
| 111-sres-700 | 111 | sres | 700 | A resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the Senate and employees of the Senate. | Congress | 2010-12-10 | 2010-12-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8830-8835; text as passed Senate: CR S8830-8835; text of measure as introduced: CR S8788) | Senate | Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] | NY | D | S000148 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, applying certain veteran preference requirements of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to the Senate and Senate employees. | 2023-01-11T13:21:06Z | |
| 111-s-4019 | 111 | s | 4019 | Congressional Made in America Promise Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-12-09 | 2010-12-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 0 | Congressional Made in America Promise Act of 2010 - Amends the Buy American Act to apply Buy American requirements to articles, materials, and supplies acquired for the use of any legislative branch office, including the House of Representatives and the Senate, in the same manner as the Act applies with respect to articles, materials, and supplies acquired for the use of a department or independent establishment. Prescribes a special rule in the case of any product which bears a congressional official insignia (including a mark resembling an official seal) that is acquired for the use of a legislative branch office. Prohibits the head of such office from making a determination under the Act that: (1) it is inconsistent with the public interest to enter into a contract in accordance with the Act; or (2) an article, material, or supply is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and of satisfactory quality. Applies this prohibition to otherwise exempted manufactured articles, materials, or supplies procured under any contract the award value of which is less than or equal to the micro-purchase threshold. | 2023-01-11T13:21:07Z | |
| 111-sres-699 | 111 | sres | 699 | A resolution to authorize testimony and legal representation in City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Braun, David Eugene Luce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie. | Congress | 2010-12-09 | 2010-12-09 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8692; text as passed Senate: CR S8692; text of measure as introduced: CR S8715) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes: (1) Shelly Schafer, an employee of Senator Al Franken, to testify in the case of City of St. Paul v. Irene Victoria Andrews, Bruce Jerome Berry, John Joseph Braun, David Eugene Luce, and Elizabeth Ann McKenzie, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Shelly Schafer, and any other employee from whom evidence may be sought, in connection with such case. | 2017-12-13T21:32:37Z | |
| 111-hres-1755 | 111 | hres | 1755 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-12-08 | 2010-12-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | M000312 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3082) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1756 | 111 | hres | 1756 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5281) to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-12-08 | 2010-12-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5281) to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify and improve certain provisions relating to the removal of litigation against Federal officers or agencies to Federal courts. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1757 | 111 | hres | 1757 | Providing for the approval of final regulations issued by the Office of Compliance to implement the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 that apply to the House of Representatives and employees of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2010-12-08 | 2010-12-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves specified regulations issued by the Office of Compliance on March 21, 2008, applying certain veteran preference requirements of the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 to the House of Representatives and House employees. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1752 | 111 | hres | 1752 | Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2010-12-07 | 2010-12-08 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 0 | Waives specified requirements of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of December 18, 2010, on the same day they are presented to the House. Makes it in order at any time through such date for the Speaker of the House to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1754 | 111 | hres | 1754 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the citation of the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution be included in introduced bills and joint resolutions as a basis for enacting the laws proposed by such bills and joint resolutions, including amendments and conference reports. | Congress | 2010-12-07 | 2010-12-07 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | G000548 | 38 | Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill or joint resolution, conference report, or amendment unless it contains a statement appropriately citing the specific powers granted to Congress in the Constitution as a basis for enacting the law proposed by such measure. Allows a statement of constitutionality to cite the 9th or 10th Amendment to the Constitution to the extent that any measure limits or abolishes any federal activity, spending, or power overall. States that invoking the common defense clause, the general welfare clause, or the necessary and proper clause of section 8 of article I of the Constitution is not sufficient to satisfy the requirements of this Rule. Makes it out of order to consider a rule or order waiving the application of this resolution. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-sres-696 | 111 | sres | 696 | A resolution making minority party appointments for certain committees for the 111th Congress. | Congress | 2010-12-07 | 2010-12-07 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8605; text as passed Senate: CR S8605; text of measure as introduced: CR S8600) | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes minority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; and (3) Veterans' Affairs. | 2017-12-13T21:32:35Z | |
| 111-hres-1749 | 111 | hres | 1749 | Requesting the President to transmit to the House of Representatives all documents in the possession of the President relating to a review being conducted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence described in a document dated December 1, 2010. | Congress | 2010-12-02 | 2010-12-02 | Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). | House | Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] | MI | R | H000676 | 8 | Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than seven days after the adoption of this resolution all documents (including records, memos, correspondence, or other communications) in the possession of the President that refer or relate to a review being conducted by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence described in a document entitled "FACT SHEET: U.S. Government Mitigation Efforts in Light of the Recent Unlawful Disclosure of Classified Information," as issued by the White House on December 1, 2010, including copies of all documents known to have been stolen from the government to cause such review. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1744 | 111 | hres | 1744 | Referring the bill (H.R. 6470) entitled "A bill for the relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik, and of other affected citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands" to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. | Congress | 2010-12-01 | 2010-12-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Competition Policy. | House | Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large] | AS | D | F000010 | 3 | Refers a specified bill (H.R. 6470) entitled "A bill for the relief of the peoples of Bikini, Enewetak, Rongelap, and Utrik, and of other affected citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands" to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1745 | 111 | hres | 1745 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2010-12-01 | 2010-12-02 | On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 203 (Roll no. 597). (text: CR H7859) | House | Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] | ME | D | P000597 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4853) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1741 | 111 | hres | 1741 | Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-11-30 | 2010-12-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 101) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1742 | 111 | hres | 1742 | Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-11-30 | 2010-12-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | M000312 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 3307) to reauthorize child nutrition programs. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-sres-691 | 111 | sres | 691 | A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings. | Congress | 2010-11-30 | 2010-11-30 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8293; text as passed Senate: CR S8293; text of measure as introduced: CR S8305) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if the charitable purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations. | 2017-12-13T21:32:32Z | |
| 111-hres-1736 | 111 | hres | 1736 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated. | Congress | 2010-11-29 | 2010-11-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] | CO | D | P000593 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 4783) to accelerate the income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Chile, and to extend the period from which such contributions for the relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti may be accelerated. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-hres-1737 | 111 | hres | 1737 | In the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel. | Congress | 2010-11-29 | 2010-12-02 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16] | CA | D | L000397 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires Representative Charles B. Rangel of New York: (1) to be censured; (2) to be in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of such censure and the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker of the House; and (3) to pay restitution to the appropriate taxing authorities or the U.S. Treasury for any unpaid estimated taxes outlined in Exhibit 066 on income received from his property in the Dominican Republic, and provide proof of payment to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. | 2023-01-11T13:21:10Z | |
| 111-hres-1726 | 111 | hres | 1726 | Honoring the service and accomplishments of Kingston Smith, Republican Staff Director and Chief Counsel for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Congress | 2010-11-18 | 2010-11-18 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4] | IN | R | B001203 | 1 | Honors Kingston Smith for his service of over 26 years on the occasion of his retirement from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Commends him for his dedication and commitment to serving his fellow veterans. Recognizes the tremendous dedication and fortitude with which he has led an exemplary career in public service, having balanced his time in the Air Force Reserve with the demanding duties of his roles as husband and father. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-sconres-75 | 111 | sconres | 75 | A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for an event marking the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy. | Congress | 2010-11-18 | 2010-12-01 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | Senate | Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000148 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2011, for a ceremony in honor of the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy. | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-hconres-332 | 111 | hconres | 332 | Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. | Congress | 2010-11-17 | 2010-11-19 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, November 18, 2010, or Friday, November 19, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2010. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, November 18, 2010, through Sunday, November 21, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 29, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hres-1720 | 111 | hres | 1720 | Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Twelfth Congress. | Congress | 2010-11-17 | 2010-11-17 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] | MN | D | E000288 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 112th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-hres-1721 | 111 | hres | 1721 | Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1722) to require the head of each executive agency to establish and implement a policy under which employees shall be authorized to telework, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2010-11-17 | 2010-11-18 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | A000363 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1722 (Telework Enhancement Act of 2010). Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of November 19, 2010, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-hres-1723 | 111 | hres | 1723 | Disavowing the partisan impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton. | Congress | 2010-11-17 | 2010-12-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2] | PA | D | F000043 | 0 | Disavows the articles of impeachment filed against President William Jefferson Clinton in the 105th Congress. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-hr-6399 | 111 | hr | 6399 | To improve certain administrative operations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-11-15 | 2010-12-18 | Became Public Law No: 111-316. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991 to increase from up to 12 to up to 32 the number of positions under the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) jurisdiction for which the AOC may fix the rate of basic pay at a rate not to exceed the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service for the locality involved. Makes certain amounts appropriated for FY2007-FY2010 to the AOC available for acquisition of real property for the use of the Capitol Police. | 2023-03-22T18:07:24Z | |
| 111-hres-1712 | 111 | hres | 1712 | Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-15 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] | MI | D | C000714 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 5566 (Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010). | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-s-3939 | 111 | s | 3939 | Earmark Reform and Federal Spending Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011 | Congress | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-15 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK] | OK | R | I000024 | 0 | Earmark Reform and Federal Spending Transparency and Accountability Act of 2011 - Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit, between January 1 of an odd-numbered year and December 31 of the next even-numbered year, an earmark beneficiary from making contributions aggregating more than $5,000 to any requesting candidate with respect to such earmark beneficiary. Defines "requesting candidate" as any Senator or Member who requested a congressionally directed spending item, limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit (earmark) which benefits the earmark beneficiary. Prohibits the employees of the personal staff of a Member of Congress, except for one designee, from attending a political fund raiser held on the Member's behalf. Requires the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives each to post on the respective public website a link to the earmark database maintained by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Requires the head of each federal department and agency to post on the respective public website a link to a searchable database that lists each contract, grant, cooperative agreement, and other expenditure made by the department or agency. Amends Rule XLIV (Congressionally Directed Spending and Related Items) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require a Senator requesting an earmark in any legislation or an accompanying joint statement of managers to certify in the required written statement to the chairman and ranking member of the committee of jurisdiction that the earmark recipient is qualified to handle the project. Requires the Comptroller General, in an annual report to Congress, to use the OMB database to: (1) randomly select a percentage of each of the programs and projects funded through earmarks in the preceding fiscal year; (2) audit each selected one; and (3) provide a detailed accounting of how, if it does so, the earmark contributes to an already existing program or project. | 2023-01-11T13:21:17Z | |
| 111-sjres-40 | 111 | sjres | 40 | A joint resolution appointing the day for the convening of the first session of the One Hundred Twelfth Congress. | Congress | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-30 | Became Public Law No: 111-289. | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Requires the first regular session of the 112th Congress to begin at noon on Wednesday, January 5, 2011. | 2023-03-22T18:07:25Z | |
| 111-sres-674 | 111 | sres | 674 | A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their successors are chosen. | Congress | 2010-11-15 | 2010-11-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7909-7910; text as passed Senate: CR S7909-7910; text of measure as introduced: CR S7908) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Armed Services; (2) the Budget; (3) Foreign Relations; (4) Health, Education, Labor and Pensions; (5) Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; (6) the Judiciary; and (7) Rules and Administration. | 2017-12-13T21:32:23Z | |
| 111-hconres-321 | 111 | hconres | 321 | Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | A000363 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Wednesday, September 29, 2010, through Friday, October 8, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2010. Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Wednesday, September 29, 2010, through Friday, November 12, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, November 15, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:21:37Z | |
| 111-hr-6250 | 111 | hr | 6250 | Congressional Redistricting Formula Act | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-12-20 | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. | House | Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21] | CA | R | N000181 | 0 | Congressional Redistricting Formula Act - Requires any congressional redistricting conducted by a state after an apportionment of Representatives to be conducted in accordance with a plan which: (1) meets certain standards; and (2) is enacted in accordance with specified public notice requirements. Sets standards regarding: (1) equal population for each congressional district in a state; (2) contiguity of territory; (3) consistency with the Voting Rights Act of 1965; (4) nondilution of the voting strength of any person or group, including any political party; (5) avoidance of fragmenting local government units; and (6) compactness of districts. | 2023-01-11T13:21:33Z | |
| 111-hr-6289 | 111 | hr | 6289 | Legislative Data Transparency and Public Access Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14] | IL | D | F000454 | 0 | Legislative Data Transparency and Public Access Act of 2010 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the Library of Congress should work toward improving public access to all THOMAS data, including the text of legislation, in bulk. Requires the Librarian of Congress to make available to the public through the Internet the bulk legislative summary and status data used by the Librarian to provide the information posted on the Library's legislative information website (www.thomas.gov). Directs the Librarian to: (1) develop and publish standards for the downloading and public availability of such data; and (2) update such standards at an appropriate frequency. Establishes in the Library of Congress the Advisory Committee on THOMAS. | 2023-01-11T13:21:32Z | |
| 111-hres-1674 | 111 | hres | 1674 | Providing for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | A000363 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2378) to amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under United States countervailing and antidumping duty laws, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2701) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2010 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hres-1675 | 111 | hres | 1675 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require live dissemination on the Internet of all markups of bills and resolutions that are open to the public. | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Bono Mack, Mary [R-CA-45] | CA | R | B001228 | 0 | Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees of Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a standing committee (including the Committee on Appropriations and its subcommittees) to broadcast in real time on the committee's official public website each meeting for the markup of a chairman's mark of a bill or resolution that is open to the public. Requires, for any such public committee or subcommittee markup, the text of the bill or resolution under consideration, and any offered amendments, to be publicly available on the committee's official website in a timely accessible manner using existing technology, at no cost, and in a searchable format by text. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hres-1682 | 111 | hres | 1682 | Providing for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate Amendments to the bill (H.R. 3081) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010. | 2023-01-11T13:21:26Z | |
| 111-hres-1707 | 111 | hres | 1707 | Holding Congress Accountable Resolution of 2010 | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI-9] | MI | D | P000595 | 2 | Holding Congress Accountable Resolution of 2010 - Requires the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, each session, to post on the Internet site of the House of Representatives a statement showing each disbursement from the Members' Representational Allowance for each specific Member of the House of Representatives. Directs each Member to include a hyperlink to such information on his or her official Internet site. | 2023-01-11T13:21:26Z | |
| 111-sres-665 | 111 | sres | 665 | Witness Sunshine Resolution | Congress | 2010-09-29 | 2010-09-29 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7836) | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 0 | Witness Sunshine Resolution - Amends Rule XXVI (Committee Procedure) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require each Senate committee (including the Committee on Appropriations) to require each witness who is to appear before the committee to file with the clerk of the committee, at least one day before a scheduled appearance, a disclosure form identifying any arrangement, affiliation, relationship, or substantial financial interest the witness has with any organization, company, or private or government entity directly related to the subject of the hearing, unless the committee chairman and the ranking minority member determine that there is good cause for noncompliance. Allows a witness who is a federal employee to comply with this disclosure requirement, at the discretion of the committee chairman and the ranking minority member, by submitting an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report. | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hres-1665 | 111 | hres | 1665 | Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] | MN | D | O000006 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3619 (Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010). | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-sres-661 | 111 | sres | 661 | A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al. | Congress | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7666-7669; text as passed Senate: CR S7669; text of measure as introduced: CR S7638) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Inouye, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, in the case of McCarthy v. Byrd, et al. | 2017-12-13T21:32:17Z | |
| 111-sres-662 | 111 | sres | 662 | A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate to reform the filibuster rules to improve the daily process of the Senate. | Congress | 2010-09-28 | 2010-09-28 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7638) | Senate | Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] | CO | D | U000038 | 0 | Amends Rule XXII (Precedence of Motions) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to require an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senators present and voting (instead of, as currently, chosen and sworn) for passage of a motion to close debate (cloture) on all matters except motions or measures to amend the Standing Rules. Amends Rule VIII (Order of Business) to repeal the rule that motions: (1) made during the first two hours of a new legislative day to proceed to consideration of any matter be determined without debate; or (2) made after the two-hour period be subject to debate. Limits a motion to proceed to consideration of any matter, and any related debatable motion or appeal, to four hours, equally divided between, and controlled by, the majority and minority leaders or their designees. Exempts from such restriction on debate a motion to: (1) proceed to a proposal to change the Standing Rules (as in the current Rule); or (2) go into executive session to consider a specified item of executive business and a motion to proceed to consider any privileged matter. Amends Rule XXII to state that, if a complete substitute amendment for a measure is agreed to after consideration under cloture, the Senate shall proceed to a final disposition of the measure without intervening action or debate (filibuster) except one quorum call if requested. Amends Rule XXVIII (Conference Committees; Reports; Open Meetings) to establish a new motion by which the majority leader can combine three existing motions necessary to go to conference. Subjects this motion to a four-hour debate limit, to be evenly divided and controlled by the majority and minority leaders or their designees. Declares such a motion neither divisible nor subject to amendment. Amends Rule XXII to require the Presiding Officer, 24 hours after the filing of a cloture motion (currently, one hour after the Senate meets, after two days of Senate session), to lay it before the Senate. Requires any proposed amendment in the first degree, except by unanimous consent, to… | 2023-01-11T13:21:20Z | |
| 111-hres-1653 | 111 | hres | 1653 | Returning several measures to the Senate. | Congress | 2010-09-23 | 2010-09-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] | MI | D | L000263 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Returns to the Senate specified bills, including the Senate amendment to H.R. 5875 (Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010), because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, they contravene the Constitution and infringe upon the privileges of the House. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hres-1659 | 111 | hres | 1659 | Designating Robert V. Remini as Historian Emeritus of the United States House of Representatives. | Congress | 2010-09-23 | 2010-09-23 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | L000557 | 1 | Designates Robert V. Remini as Historian Emeritus of the United States House of Representatives. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hr-6186 | 111 | hr | 6186 | Cutting Earmarks And Savings Enforcement (CEASE) Act | Congress | 2010-09-22 | 2010-09-22 | Referred to House Budget | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15] | FL | R | P000599 | 0 | Cutting Earmarks And Savings Enforcement (CEASE) Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require each of the chairs of the congressional budget committees to maintain a deficit reduction Discretionary Account and a deficit reduction Mandatory Account. Prescribes procedures for the crediting to such accounts of the amounts of either discretionary or mandatory deficit reduction in any amendment to a bill that reduces the appropriate budget authority. | 2023-01-11T13:21:34Z | |
| 111-hres-1640 | 111 | hres | 1640 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-09-22 | 2010-09-23 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] | ME | D | P000597 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5297) to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hres-1649 | 111 | hres | 1649 | Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs. | Congress | 2010-09-22 | 2010-09-22 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-15] | FL | R | P000599 | 0 | Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Committee on Regulatory Review and American Jobs to: (1) review all final and proposed federal regulations to determine if such regulations would result in the loss of U.S. jobs; and (2) impose a moratorium on such regulations. States that if a bill reported by the Committee has been referred to the applicable calendar by the Speaker of the House and placed on that calendar for 60 calendar days, a motion to proceed to its consideration is privileged. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-hr-6145 | 111 | hr | 6145 | To require Members of Congress to disclose delinquent tax liability, require an ethics inquiry, and garnish the wages of a Member with Federal tax liability. | Congress | 2010-09-16 | 2010-09-16 | Referred to House Rules | House | Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3] | UT | R | C001076 | 0 | Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to include in their annual financial disclosure reports the amount of any delinquent tax liability owed to the United States or any state or local government entity. Requires the appropriate congressional ethics committee to open an inquiry immediately into the tax delinquency of that Member to determine: (1) his or her total delinquent tax liability and reason for such delinquency; (2) whether the Member has a plan to eliminate it; and (3) whether it has reflected poorly on Congress. Requires such Member to arrange with the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives, as appropriate, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to have his or her salary reduced by an amount appropriate to pay the taxes owed to the United States within a reasonable time period. | 2023-01-11T13:21:35Z | |
| 111-hres-1629 | 111 | hres | 1629 | Honoring the service and accomplishments of Colonel Steve Buyer, United States Army Reserve, on the occasion of his retirement from the Army Reserve. | Congress | 2010-09-16 | 2010-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19] | IL | R | S000364 | 15 | Honors Colonel Stephen E. Buyer for his 30 years of service on the occasion of his retirement from the U.S. Army Reserve on September 16, 2010. Commends Colonel Buyer for his excellence as an Army Reserve Judge Advocate Officer, his exemplary career in public service, and his distinguished military service. | 2023-01-11T13:21:28Z | |
| 111-hres-1632 | 111 | hres | 1632 | A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again Resolution of 2010 | Congress | 2010-09-16 | 2010-09-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11] | TX | R | C001062 | 2 | A Modest Effort to Read and Instill the Constitution Again Resolution of 2010 or AMERICA Resolution of 2010 - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress, who swear to uphold the Constitution of the United States and are responsible for writing laws regarding the powers granted to the government and proposing constitutional amendments, should read this important document, including its amendments. Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House to require: (1) the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to provide a copy of the Constitution to each new Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House; and (2) House officers and employees to file a certification with the Committee attesting that such individuals have read the Constitution in its entirety in the previous year. | 2023-01-11T13:21:27Z | |
| 111-s-3799 | 111 | s | 3799 | Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2011 | Congress | 2010-09-16 | 2010-09-16 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE] | NE | D | N000180 | 0 | Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2011 - Makes appropriations to the Senate for FY2011 for: (1) payments to the children and grandchildren of Robert C. Byrd, former Senator from West Virginia; (2) expense allowances; (3) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (4) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees (including the Committee on Appropriations); (5) agency contributions for employee benefits; (6) inquiries and investigations; (7) the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; (8) the Offices of the Secretary and of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; (9) miscellaneous items; (10) the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account; and (11) official mail costs. (Sec. 101) Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1990 to revise the requirement that agreements acquiring goods, services, or space from federal agencies and units by the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate under the Economy Act accord with procurement regulations prescribed by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Eliminates the Senate Committee on Appropriations from such requirement. Makes appropriations for salaries and/or expenses of: (1) the Joint Economic Committee and the Joint Committee on Taxation; (2) the Office of the Attending Physician; (3) the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services; (4) the Capitol Police; (5) the Office of Compliance; (6) the Congressional Budget Office (CBO); and (7) the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), including for the care and operation of Capitol buildings and grounds, Senate office buildings, the Capitol Power Plant, the Library of Congress buildings and grounds, the Capitol Police buildings, grounds, and security, the Botanic Garden, and the Capitol Visitor Center. (Sec. 1001) Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002 with respect to the Senate employees student loan repayment program to make employees of the Office of C… | 2022-02-03T06:04:50Z | |
| 111-hres-1620 | 111 | hres | 1620 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4785) to amend the miscellaneous rural development provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to certain entities that will use the funds to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures involving structural improvements and investments in cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf technologies to reduce home energy use. | Congress | 2010-09-15 | 2010-09-16 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | M000312 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4785) to amend the miscellaneous rural development provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make loans to certain entities that will use the funds to make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency measures involving structural improvements and investments in cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf technologies to reduce home energy use. | 2023-01-11T13:21:28Z | |
| 111-s-3791 | 111 | s | 3791 | A bill to require Members of Congress to disclose delinquent tax liability, require an ethics inquiry, and garnish the wages of a Member with Federal tax liability. | Congress | 2010-09-15 | 2010-09-16 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565. | Senate | Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] | OK | R | C000560 | 3 | Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require Members of Congress to include in their annual financial disclosure reports the amount of any delinquent tax liability owed to the United States or any state or local government entity. Requires the appropriate congressional ethics committee to open an inquiry immediately into the tax delinquency of that Member to determine: (1) his or her total delinquent tax liability and reason for such delinquency; (2) whether the Member has a plan to eliminate it; and (3) whether it has reflected poorly on Congress. Requires such Member to arrange with the Secretary of the Senate or the Clerk of the House of Representatives, as appropriate, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to have his or her salary reduced by an amount appropriate to pay the taxes owed to the United States within a reasonable time period. | 2017-12-13T22:28:54Z | |
| 111-sres-622 | 111 | sres | 622 | Stop Secret Spending Resolution | Congress | 2010-09-15 | 2010-09-15 | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7137) | Senate | Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] | OK | R | C000560 | 1 | Stop Secret Spending Resolution - Prohibits the passage by unanimous consent of legislation in the Senate that has been subject to a hotline notification unless the notification has been posted on the Senate's public website for at least three calendar days. Requires the Majority Leader to post in a prominent place on the Senate's webpage: (1) a notice that the legislation has been hotlined; (2) its number, title, a link to full text, and its sponsor; and (3) its estimated implementing cost and the number of new programs it would create. Requires the Secretary of the Senate to establish for both the Senate Calendar of Business and the Senate Executive Calendar a separate section entitled "Notice of Intent To Pass by Unanimous Consent." Makes this Act inapplicable: (1) if a quorum of the Senate is present at the time the unanimous consent is propounded to pass the bill; (2) to any legislation relating to an imminent or ongoing emergency, as jointly agreed to by the Majority and Minority Leaders; and (3) to legislation dealing solely with post office namings. Prohibits the Presiding Officer from entertaining requests to suspend this Act by unanimous consent. | 2023-01-11T13:21:21Z | |
| 111-hr-6116 | 111 | hr | 6116 | Fair Elections Now Act | Congress | 2010-09-14 | 2010-12-22 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 410. | House | Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1] | CT | D | L000557 | 18 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Fair Elections Now Act - Title I: Fair Elections Financing of House Election Campaigns - (Sec. 101) Amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to provide certified participating House of Representatives candidates with payments, to be used only for authorized election expenditures, consisting of allocations from the Fair Elections Fund (Fund) as well as Fund payments to match 400% of the amount of certain small dollar contributions (aggregating no more than $100 per contributor per election). Sets forth formulae for determining such allocations and matching payments. Prescribes eligibility and certification requirements for participating candidates. Prohibits a participating candidate from accepting contributions from any source other than the qualifying contributions, allocations, and payments provided for in this Act. Excepts from this prohibition any contributions accepted before a candidate files a statement of intent to seek certification as a participating candidate, but only if the contributions are returned to the contributor, deposited in the Fund, or spent subject to a specified restriction. Prohibits expenditures from any amounts other than qualifying contributions or payments, except in certain circumstances. Allows a political committee of a participating candidate which is not an authorized committee to accept non-qualifying contributions from any person if: (1) the aggregate amount of the contributions from such person for any election during the election cycle does not exceed $100; and (2) no portion of such contributions is disbursed in connection with the participating candidate's campaign. Prohibits such a candidate, with certain exceptions, from making expenditures from any amounts outside such sources or from personal funds or the funds of any immediate family member of the candidate (other than funds received through qualified contributions). Require… | 2023-01-11T13:21:15Z | |
| 111-sres-619 | 111 | sres | 619 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Senate of each new Congress is not bound by the Rules of previous Senates. | Congress | 2010-09-14 | 2010-09-22 | Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM] | NM | D | U000039 | 1 | Declares that the Senate of each new Congress is not bound by the rules of previous Senates and should, upon a motion by a Senator to bring debate to a close, if said motion receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the Senators, proceed to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in accordance with the Constitution. | 2023-01-11T13:21:21Z | |
| 111-sres-617 | 111 | sres | 617 | A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Theodore "Ted" Fulton Stevens, former Senator for the State of Alaska. | Congress | 2010-08-12 | 2010-08-12 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] | AK | R | M001153 | 99 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Theodore "Ted" Fulton Stevens, former member of the U.S. Senate from Alaska. Declares that when the Senate adjourns on August 12, 2010, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Stevens. | 2017-12-13T21:31:56Z | |
| 111-hr-6093 | 111 | hr | 6093 | To ensure the continuation of certain security activities of the United States Capitol Police. | Congress | 2010-08-10 | 2010-08-10 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1] | PA | D | B001227 | 1 | Ratifies the use of any funds appropriated to the U.S. Capitol Police during FY2003 for transfer relating to the Truck Interdiction Monitoring Program to the working capital fund. | 2023-01-11T13:21:41Z | |
| 111-hres-1606 | 111 | hres | 1606 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1586) to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-08-09 | 2010-08-10 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1586) to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration. | 2023-01-11T13:21:40Z | |
| 111-sres-615 | 111 | sres | 615 | A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Congress | 2010-08-05 | 2010-08-05 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6982; text as passed Senate: CR S6982; text of measure as introduced: CR S6908) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to jointly provide law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals authorized by federal, state, or foreign governments with records of the Subcommittee's 1999 investigation into private banking and money laundering. | 2017-12-13T21:31:54Z | |
| 111-hr-5997 | 111 | hr | 5997 | Anti-Pork Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-07-30 | 2010-07-30 | Referred to House Rules | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3] | OH | R | T000463 | 1 | Anti-Pork Act of 2010 - Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (Member) requesting a congressional earmark in any bill or joint resolution (or an accompanying report) to provide a written statement to the chair and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction certifying that specified requirements have been met. Requires a governmental entity or nonprofit, earmark recipient within the district of, and designated by, the Member to have held a public hearing on the congressional earmark at least 30 days before its submission to the committee. Requires notice of the public hearing to have been printed in the appropriate local newspaper at least 15 days before the hearing. Requires further that, if such earmark request is for public improvement purposes, the local government entity with jurisdiction over the requested improvement has passed a resolution in support of the earmark request or written a binding official communication in its support. Limits the amount of appropriated funds for the project to 50% of its total cost. Prohibits an earmark from funding any administrative costs. Requires the requesting Member to have posted the earmark request on his or her public website, including the name and address of the intended recipient or, if there is no specifically intended recipient, the intended location of the activity, the earmark's purpose, and the 30-day public hearing notice. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require any subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations to hold a hearing on all requested earmarks to be included in a measure or any accompanying report before it approves such legislation. Requires a 14-day advance public notice of the hearing on the committee website. Requires the Member requesting an earmark to testify in its support at the applicable subcommittee hearing. | 2023-01-11T13:21:49Z | |
| 111-hconres-307 | 111 | hconres | 307 | Providing for a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-08-06 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] | FL | D | H000324 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 5, 2010, through Saturday, August 14, 2010, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, September 13, 2010. | 2022-02-03T06:04:19Z | |
| 111-hconres-308 | 111 | hconres | 308 | Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-30 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] | FL | D | H000324 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that when the House adjourns on any legislative day from Thursday, July 29, 2010, through Tuesday, August 3, 2010, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. | 2017-12-13T18:36:14Z | |
| 111-hr-5927 | 111 | hr | 5927 | Share the Financial Burden Act | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-29 | Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform | House | Rep. Critz, Mark S. [D-PA-12] | PA | D | C001081 | 0 | Share the Financial Burden Act - Prohibits the aggregate amount which may be appropriated or otherwise made available for any fiscal year for allowances and expenses (including salaries) of any congressional office from exceeding 95% of the aggregate amount for FY2010. Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 to reduce to 95% of the FY2010 rate the annual salary of a Member of Congress, Delegate or Resident Commissioner, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Majority Leaders and Minority Leaders of both chambers, and the Speaker of the House, until otherwise provided by enactment of other law. | 2023-01-11T13:21:51Z | |
| 111-hr-5957 | 111 | hr | 5957 | Congressional Foreign Travel Reform Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-29 | Referred to House Rules | House | Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15] | IL | R | J000285 | 1 | Congressional Foreign Travel Reform Act of 2010 - Authorizes the House of Representatives and the Senate to obtain local currencies of foreign nations to provide a per diem allowance to a Member, officer, or employee of each chamber on official foreign travel, if the individual obtains an authorization to receive such an allowance from the appropriate specified congressional officer or committee chairman. Limits such local currency to up to the equivalent of $75 per day per person, or the authorized maximum per diem allowance for federal employees while traveling in a foreign country, whichever is greater, exclusive of the actual cost of transportation. Prohibits any Member or employee of the House from undertaking any official foreign travel unless, within 14 days before and within 14 days after such travel, the individual prepares and makes available for public inspection a specified statement containing certain travel-related information. Prohibits a vacation stopover for annual leave at any point during official foreign travel. Specifies restrictions on official foreign travel by Member and House committee employees, except travel to a military installation or to a theater of operations of the Armed Forces. Requires Members of the House and employees who undertake official foreign travel to: (1) take necessary actions to reduce travel costs; and (2) return any per diem remaining unexpended at conclusion of the travel. | 2023-01-11T13:21:50Z | |
| 111-hres-1573 | 111 | hres | 1573 | To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit bills and joint resolutions from containing more than one subject. | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2] | CO | D | P000598 | 1 | Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit any bill, joint resolution, or amendment that contains more than a single subject from being received or considered in the House. Permits a question of order on the number of subjects in any such legislation to be raised at any time. Requires the single subject of any bill or joint resolution to be expressed in the title. Exempts from such requirements legislation that complies, consolidates, revises, or rearranges the statutory law. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-hres-1574 | 111 | hres | 1574 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3534) to provide greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, and accountability in the administration of Federal mineral and energy resources by consolidating administration of various Federal energy minerals management and leasing programs into one entity to be known as the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing of the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5851) to provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry. | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-30 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] | ME | D | P000597 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3534) to provide greater efficiencies, transparency, returns, and accountability in the administration of Federal mineral and energy resources by consolidating administration of various Federal energy minerals management and leasing programs into one entity to be known as the Office of Federal Energy and Minerals Leasing of the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5851) to provide whistleblower protections to certain workers in the offshore oil and gas industry. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-hres-1579 | 111 | hres | 1579 | Establishing an earmark moratorium for fiscal year 2011. | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI-9] | MI | D | P000595 | 0 | Makes it out of order in the House to consider legislation reported or not reported by any committee, or any amendment or conference report, that includes a congressional earmark or limited tax benefit. Applies such prohibition only to legislation providing or authorizing discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority, or providing a federal tax deduction, credit, or exclusion in FY2011. Excludes from such prohibition any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity which is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or congressional district. Prohibits the House Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive such point of order. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-sres-601 | 111 | sres | 601 | A resolution to authorize testimony of Senate employees in a grand jury proceeding in the District of Columbia. | Congress | 2010-07-29 | 2010-07-29 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6539; text as passed Senate: CR S6538-6539; text of measure as introduced: CR S6528) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes current or former employees of Senator John Ensign's office to testify in the grand jury proceeding or any related proceeding, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. | 2017-12-13T21:31:46Z | |
| 111-hconres-306 | 111 | hconres | 306 | Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the photo exhibition "Being Untouchable" and a ceremony in honor of the exhibition. | Congress | 2010-07-28 | 2010-07-28 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | House | Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2] | AZ | R | F000448 | 0 | Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on December 9, 2010, for the photo exhibition "Being Untouchable," which highlights different aspects of the social exclusion, resilience, and extraordinary spirit of the Dalit community in India, and for a ceremony in honor of the exhibition. | 2017-12-13T18:36:14Z | |
| 111-hres-1568 | 111 | hres | 1568 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-07-28 | 2010-07-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] | FL | D | H000324 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5893) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which encourage companies to move operations offshore. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-hres-1569 | 111 | hres | 1569 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5850) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-07-28 | 2010-07-29 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24] | NY | D | A000363 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5850) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-sres-600 | 111 | sres | 600 | A resolution to authorize document production and testimony by, and representation of, the Select Committee on Intelligence. | Congress | 2010-07-28 | 2010-07-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6457; text as passed Senate: CR S6457; text of measure as introduced: CR S6443) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), under appropriate security procedures, copies of Committee documents sought in connection with a pending investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified national security information. Authorizes: (1) the Committee's former and current employees to testify in proceedings arising out of that investigation, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Committee and such former or current employee in connection with such testimony and document production. | 2017-12-13T21:31:46Z | |
| 111-hres-1559 | 111 | hres | 1559 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5822) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | Congress | 2010-07-27 | 2010-07-28 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] | ME | D | P000597 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5822) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-hres-1561 | 111 | hres | 1561 | Directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of each portion of any document, record, or communication in her possession consisting of or relating to documents prepared by or for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-07-27 | 2010-09-29 | Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 242. | House | Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26] | TX | R | B001248 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of each portion of any document, record, or communication in the Secretary's possession consisting of, referring to, or relating to any of the following: (1) documents prepared by or for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of the Actuary regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (2) communications between any officer or employee of such Office and any person not an officer or employee of such Office regarding data sources, assumptions, or methodologies use for purposes of any such document; (3) communications to or from any officer or employee of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) relating to any such document; and (4) communications to or from any HHS officer or employee relating to the April 22, 2010, report of the Chief Actuary Richard S. Foster entitled "Estimated Financial Effects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as Amended," the report's impact on passage of either of these Acts, or the timing of the release of such report. | 2023-01-11T13:21:28Z | |
| 111-s-3655 | 111 | s | 3655 | A bill to establish a point of order against certain climate change legislation. | Congress | 2010-07-27 | 2010-07-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] | NE | R | J000291 | 0 | Provides that it shall not be in order in the Senate to consider any conference report or other legislation that originates in the House of Representatives, or any Senate bill or related conference report to which the House added a provision, that addresses climate change through the inclusion of a cap-and-trade program if the Senate has not considered and approved a bill addressing climate change that included such a program. Allows such provision to be waived or suspended in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members. Requires a two-thirds vote to sustain an appeal of the ruling of the Chair on a point of order raised on such provision. | 2023-01-11T13:21:42Z | |
| 111-s-3657 | 111 | s | 3657 | A bill to establish as a standing order of the Senate that a Senator publicly disclose a notice of intent to objecting to any measure or matter. | Congress | 2010-07-27 | 2010-07-28 | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487. | Senate | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] | OR | D | W000779 | 6 | Establishes a standing order applicable to a notice of intent to object to a unanimous consent request (covered request) to: (1) proceed to a bill, resolution, joint resolution, concurrent resolution, conference report, or amendment (measure) between the chambers; (2) pass a measure or dispose of an amendment between the chambers; or (3) dispose of a nomination. Requires the majority and minority leaders of the Senate (or their designees) to recognize a notice of intent to object to a covered request of a Senator who is a member of their caucus if the Senator: (1) submits the notice in writing to the appropriate leader and grants in it permission for the leader (or designee) to object in the Senator's name; and (2) within one session day after such submission also submits to the Congressional Record and to the Legislative Clerk for inclusion in the applicable calendar a notice of the Senator's intent to object to the covered request. Prescribes a specific form for the notice of intent to object. Requires the Legislative Clerk to add the information from the notice of intent to object to the applicable calendar section entitled "Notices of Intent to Object to Proceeding." Authorizes a Senator to have a notice of intent to object relating to that Senator removed from a calendar to which it was added by submitting for inclusion in the Congressional Record a notice, in a specified form, stating that the Senator does not object to proceeding to the covered request in question. Requires the Legislative Clerk to list in the applicable "Notice of Intent to Object to Proceeding" calendar section the Senator who made the objection to a covered request if the Senator has notified his or her leader of the intent to object but fails to submit the required notice to the Legislative Clerk within one session day following the leader's (or designee's) objection on that Senator's behalf. | 2017-12-13T22:26:36Z | |
| 111-hconres-304 | 111 | hconres | 304 | Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-07-26 | 2010-07-27 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] | WV | D | R000011 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 725 (Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010). | 2022-02-03T06:08:42Z | |
| 111-hres-1555 | 111 | hres | 1555 | Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to document the improved accessibility of the Hall of the House. | Congress | 2010-07-26 | 2010-07-26 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] | NY | D | S000480 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading to it in order to document its improved accessibility. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-hres-1556 | 111 | hres | 1556 | Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan. | Congress | 2010-07-26 | 2010-07-27 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] | MA | D | M000312 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 301) directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from Pakistan. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-s-3646 | 111 | s | 3646 | A bill to provide for the furnishing of statues by the District of Columbia for display in Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol. | Congress | 2010-07-26 | 2010-07-26 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. | Senate | Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT] | CT | ID | L000304 | 0 | Authorizes the President to invite the District of Columbia to provide and furnish up to two statues, in marble or bronze, of deceased persons who have been District citizens, and illustrious for their historic renown or for distinguished civic or military services, such as the District may deem to be worthy of this national commemoration. Requires the statues to be placed in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Prohibits a statue of any individual from being placed in Statuary Hall until 10 years after the individual's death. Prescribes requirements and administrative procedures for replacement of such statues. | 2023-01-11T13:21:42Z | |
| 111-hr-5818 | 111 | hr | 5818 | Mandate Prevention Act of 2010 | Congress | 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-22 | Referred to House Budget | House | Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5] | NJ | R | G000548 | 16 | Mandate Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to make it out of order to consider in either chamber of Congress any legislation that would increase the direct costs of federal private sector mandates by an amount that causes the applicable thresholds to be exceeded, unless the legislation: (1) provides new budget or entitlement authority in the House of Representatives or direct spending authority in the Senate for each fiscal year for such mandates in an amount equal to or exceeding the direct costs of each such mandate; or (2) includes an authorization of appropriations in an amount equal to or exceeding the direct costs of such mandates and makes other specified arrangements for up to 10 years during which each mandate shall be in effect under the legislation. Applies such prohibition to any legislative provision increasing direct costs of a federal private sector mandate (currently, federal intergovernmental mandate only) in any legislation reported by a congressional appropriations committee. Amends Rule XVIII (The Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union) of the Rules of the House to state that the Committee of the Whole may be precluded from considering an amendment proposing only to strike an unfunded federal private sector mandate from the portion of the bill then open to amendment only by specific terms of a special order of the House. Amends the CBA to equalize the threshold between private sector and intergovernmental mandates. | 2023-01-11T13:21:54Z | |
| 111-hr-5842 | 111 | hr | 5842 | End the Lame Duck Act | Congress | 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-22 | Referred to House Rules | House | Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2] | KS | R | J000290 | 21 | End the Lame Duck Act - Considers the House of Representatives to be adjourned sine die if it stands adjourned on the date of the regularly scheduled general election for federal office during a Congress (beginning with the 110th Congress) pursuant to a concurrent resolution providing for the adjournment of the House. Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leaders of both chambers, to notify the Members of the House and Senate to reassemble if they determine that the existence of a national emergency warrants it. Provides for automatic continuing appropriations if a regular appropriation bill for a fiscal year does not become law before the date of the regularly scheduled general election for federal office held during such fiscal year. | 2023-01-11T13:21:53Z | |
| 111-hres-1550 | 111 | hres | 1550 | Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, and for other purposes. | Congress | 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23] | FL | D | H000324 | 0 | Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4213) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions. | 2023-01-11T13:21:45Z | |
| 111-sres-594 | 111 | sres | 594 | A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress, or until their successors are chosen. | Congress | 2010-07-22 | 2010-07-22 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6226; text as passed Senate: CR S6226; text of measure as introduced: CR S6222) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Makes majority party appointments to the following Senate Committees for the 111th Congress: (1) Appropriations; (2) Armed Services; (3) the Budget; (4) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and (5) Rules and Administration. | 2017-12-13T21:31:43Z | |
| 111-hconres-299 | 111 | hconres | 299 | Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of committees with jurisdiction over intelligence activities. | Congress | 2010-07-21 | 2010-07-21 | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. | House | Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] | DE | R | C000243 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that beginning with the 112th Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate should: (1) each establish a Committee on Intelligence as well as a Subcommittee on Intelligence in its respective congressional appropriations committee; and (2) together establish a Joint Committee on Intelligence. | 2022-02-03T06:06:47Z |
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