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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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H.Res. 1605
Recognizing the service of the medical and air crews in helping our wounded warriors make the expeditious and safe trip home to the United States and commending the personnel of the Air Force for their commitment to the well-being of all our service men a
Sponsor:
Rep. Thompson, Mike (Committee on Armed Services)
H.Con.Res. 319
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.
Sponsor:
Rep. Carter, John R. (Committee on Armed Services)
H.Res. 1630
Expressing support for National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Sponsor:
Rep. Lipinski, Daniel (Committee on Armed Services)
H.Res. 1378
Condemning the theft from the Mojave National Preserve of the national Mojave Cross memorial honoring American soldiers who died in World War I
Sponsor:
Rep. Lewis, Jerry (Committee on Natural Resources)
H.Res. 1636
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Hoover Dam
Sponsor:
Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. (Committee on Natural Resources)
H.R. 714 Senate Amendments
Senate Amendment to H.R. 714 To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes
Committee:
Committee on Natural Resources
H.R. 5360
Blinded Veterans Adaptive Housing Improvement Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. Herseth-Sandlin, Stephanie
H.R. 6132
Veterans Benefits and Economic Welfare Improvement Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. Filner, Bob
H.R. 3685
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include on the main page of the Internet website of the Department of Veterans Affairs a hyperlink to the VetSuccess Internet website and to publicize such Internet website
Sponsor:
Rep. Stearns, Cliff
H.R. 3787
To deem certain service in the reserve components as active service for purposes of laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Sponsor:
Rep. Walz, Timothy J.
H.R. 5630
To provide for qualifications for vocational rehabilitation counselors and vocational rehabilitation employment coordinators employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs
Sponsor:
Rep. Boozman, John
H.R. 5993
Securing America''s Veterans Insurance Needs and Goals (''SAVINGS'') Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. Halvorson, Deborah L.
H.R. 2853
All-American Flag Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Braley, Bruce L. (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 4602
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1332 Sharon Copley Road in Sharon Center, Ohio, as the “Emil Bolas Post Office”.
Sponsor:
Rep. Boccieri, John A. (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 5606
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 South 7th Street in Indiana, Pennsylvania, as the "James M. ''Jimmy'' Stewart Post Office Building"
Sponsor:
Rep. Critz, Mark (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 5605
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 47 East Fayette Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the "George C. Marshall Post Office"
Sponsor:
Rep. Critz, Mark (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 6026
Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Driehaus, Steve (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 6014
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 212 Main Street in Hartman, Arkansas, as the "M.R. ''Bucky'' Walters Post Office"
Sponsor:
Rep. Boozman, John (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res. 1442
Supporting the goals and ideals of United States Military History Month
Sponsor:
Rep. Duncan, John J. Jr. (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res. 1546
Congratulating the Washington Stealth for winning the National Lacrosse League Championship
Sponsor:
Rep. Inslee, Jay (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res. 1479
Supporting the United States Paralympics, honoring the Paralympic athletes
Sponsor:
Rep. Lance, Leonard (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 6118
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in Washington, D.C., as the "Dorothy I. Height Post Office Building"
Sponsor:
Rep. Holmes Norton, Eleanor (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res. 1617
Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lost a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces
Sponsor:
Rep. Roskam, Peter J. (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.Res. 1603
Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month
Sponsor:
Rep. Ross, Mike (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
H.R. 3243
To amend section 5542 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that any hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for purposes of determinations relating to overtime pay
Sponsor:
Rep. Sarbanes, John P. (Committee on Oversight and Government Reform)
S. 3196
Pre-Election Presidential Transition Act
Committee:
Senator Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
H.R. XX
To authorize the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients
Sponsor:
Rep. Berman, Howard L. (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
H.Res. 1326
Calling on the Government of Japan to immediately address the growing problem of abduction to and retention of United States citizen minor children in Japan, to work closely with the Government of the United States to return these children to their custod
Sponsor:
Rep. Moran, James P. (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
H.Res. 1631
Calling for the protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus as well as for general respect for religious freedom.
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
H.Res. 1588
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of the full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to help ensure peace and stability in Sudan during and after mandated referenda.
Sponsor:
Rep. Capuano, Michael E. (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
H.Res. xx
Honoring the lives of the brave and selfless humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses who died in the tragic attack of August 5, 2010, in northern Afghanistan.
Sponsor:
Rep. Pitts, Joseph R.
H.R. XX
Expressing support for the 33 trapped Chilean miners following the Copiapo’ mining disaster and the Government of Chile as it works to rescue the miners and reunite them with their families
Sponsor:
Rep. Mack, Connie (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
H.Res. XX
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of the Inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C.
Sponsor:
Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. (Committee on Science and Technology)
H.Res. 1421
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 13 mission and the heroic actions of both the crew and those working at mission control in Houston, Texas, for bringing the three astronauts, Fred Haise, Jim Lovell, and Jack Swigert, home to Earth safely
Sponsor:
Rep. Poe, Ted (Committee on Science and Technology)
H.R. 6160
Rare Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Dahlkemper, Kathleen A. (Committee on Science and Technology)
H.R. 6200
Amend part A of title XI of the Social Security Act of provide for a 1-year extension of the authorizations for the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance program and the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security program
Sponsor:
Rep. Pomeroy, Earl (Committee on Ways and Means)
H.R. 4337
Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Rangel, Charles B. (Committee on Ways and Means)
H.R. 4168
Algae-based Renewable Fuel Promotion Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Teague, Harry (Committee on Veterans Affairs)
H.R. 3980 Senate Amendment
Redundancy Elimination and Enhanced Performance for Preparedness Grants Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Cuellar, Henry (Committee on Homeland Security)
H.R. 553 Senate Amendment
Reducing Over-Classification Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Harman, Jane (Committee on Homeland Security)
H.R. 5458
Christopher Bryski Student Loan Protection Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Adler, John H.
H.R. 3421
To exclude from consumer credit reports medical debt that has been in collection and has been fully paid or settled, and for other purposes
Sponsor:
Rep. Kilroy, Mary Jo
H.R. XX
To amend the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 to include certain construction and land development loans in the definition of small business lending
Sponsor:
Rep. Miller, Brad
H.R. 6058
Wounded Warrior and Military Survivor Housing Assistance Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. Paulsen, Erik
H.R. 4072
American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Act or AMERICA Works Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Minnick, Walt
H.Res. XX
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month.
Sponsor:
Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. (Committee on Education and Labor)
H.Res. 1637
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2010 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effe
Sponsor:
Rep. Poe, Ted (Committee on Education and Labor)
H.Res. 1645
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 8, 2010, as National School Psychology Week.
Sponsor:
Rep. Loebsack, David (Committee on Education and Labor)
H.Amdt. XX
To provide for an additional temporary extension of programs under the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and for other purposes
Sponsor:
Senator Landrieu (Louisiana)
H.Res. 1639
Recognizing the contributions of the National Waterways Conference on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, and for other purposes.
Sponsor:
Rep. Hare, Phil (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 4387
To designate the Federal building located at 100 North Palafox Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the “Winston E. Arnow Federal Building”.
Sponsor:
Rep. Miller, Jeff (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 5591
To designate the facility of the Federal Aviation Administration located at Spokane International Airport in Spokane, Washington, as the “Ray Daves Air Traffic Control Tower”.
Sponsor:
Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 4714
National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization
Sponsor:
Rep. Oberstar, James L. (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 6008
CLEAN Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Schauer, Mark H. (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 3427
State Ethics Law Protection Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Quigley, Mike (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 3960
Residential and Commuter Toll Fairness Act
Sponsor:
Rep. McMahon, Michael E. (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 6016
Audit the BP Fund Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Brady, Kevin (Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure)
H.R. 4113
Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2009
Sponsor:
Rep. Smith, Lamar (Committee on Judiciary)
H.Res. 1646
Recognizing the commitment and efforts made by the Library of Congress to promote the joy of reading through the sponsorship of the National Book Festival
Sponsor:
Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. (Committee on House Administration)
H.R. 512
Federal Election Integrity Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Davis, Susan A. (Committee on House Administration)
H.R. 5717
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Enhancement Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Becerra, Xavier (Committee on House Administration)
H.R. 6198
Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. Conyers, JohnJr. (Committee on Judiciary)
H.R. 5932
Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" (Committee on Judiciary)
S. 3304
Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act
Sponsor:
Senator Pryor (Arkansas) (Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
S. 3828
Technical Corrections to the Twenty-First Century Communications & Video Accessibility Act
Sponsor:
Senator Pryor (Arkansas) (Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation)
H.R. 758
Pediatric Research Consortia Establishment Act
Sponsor:
Rep. DeGette, Diana
H.R. 2999
Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Baldwin, Tammy
H.R. 5354
Gestational Diabetes Act or “GEDI” Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Engel, Eliot L.
H.R. 2818
Methamphetamine Education, Treatment, and Hope Act
Sponsor:
Rep. McNerney, Jerry
H.Res. 1485
Expressing support for designation of September 2010 as “National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month”.
Sponsor:
Rep. Neugebauer, Randy (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
H.R. 6012
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to review uptake and utilization of diabetes screening benefits and establish an outreach program with respect to such benefits
Sponsor:
Rep. Space, Zachary T.
H.R. 1362
National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Van Hollen, Chris
H.R. 6081
Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Young, C. W. Bill
H.Res. 1226
Commending EyeCare America for its work over the last 25 years.
Sponsor:
Rep. Green, Gene (Committee on Energy and Commerce)
H.R. 1032
Heart Disease Education, Analysis Research, and Treatment for Women Act or the HEART for Women Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Capps, Lois
H.R. 2408
Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Capps, Lois
H.R. 5986
Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" Jr.
H.R. 1995
Diabetes in Minority Populations Evaluation Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Capps, Lois
H.R. 1230
Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research and Treatment Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Matsui, Doris O.
H.R. 1347
Concussion Treatment and Care Tools Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Pascrell, Bill Jr.
H.R. 2941
To reauthorize and enhance Johanna’s Law to increase public awareness and knowledge of gynecologic cancers
Sponsor:
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L.
H.R. 5462
Birth Defects Prevention, Risk Reduction, and Awareness Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L.
H.R. 1210
Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act
Sponsor:
Rep. Eshoo, Anna G.
H.R. 903
Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2009
Sponsor:
Rep. Stupak, Bart