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To authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government. [HB-1402]
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[Infrastructure ]
Makes funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for the Capitol power plant in any fiscal year available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives on Capitol grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by: (1) Members of the House, or (2) employees whose pay is disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House or any other individuals authorized to park in any parking area under House jurisdiction on
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Share America's Diverse History in the Capitol Act [HB-1289]
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Share America's Diverse History in the Capitol Act - Increases from two to three the number of statues a state may provide for placement in Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol honoring deceased citizens of the state. Expresses the sense of Congress that, in light of the fact that statues of women and members of racial and ethnic minority groups are underrepresented in the U.S. Capitol, each state should use the opportunity provided by this Act to furnish a statue depicting such an individual who is a notable figure in the state's history.
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A resolution authorizing a plaque commemorating the role of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the Capitol. [SR-53]
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[Arts and Culture ]
[Construction ]
Directs the Senate Commission on Art to procure an appropriate plaque acknowledging the role of enslaved African-Americans in the construction of the Capitol. Requires the plaque, under the direction of the Committee on Rules and Administration, to be placed near the original exterior wall that was constructed between 1793 and 1800 in the East Front corridor on the third floor of the Senate wing of the Capitol.
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A resolution designating the Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building as the "Kennedy Caucus Room". [SR-264]
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Designates room 325 of the Russell Senate Office Building, commonly referred to as the "Caucus Room," as the "Kennedy Caucus Room," in recognition of the service to the Senate and the people of the United States of Senators Edward Moore Kennedy, Robert Francis Kennedy, and John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
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A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Chamber in the United States Senate. [SR-252]
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Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at 2:15 p.m.
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A resolution designating Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate. [SR-230]
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Designates Richard A. Baker as Historian Emeritus of the United States Senate, as a token of the appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service. Makes such designation effective September 1, 2009.
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke. [SCR-43]
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Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on October 28, 2009, for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to former Senator Edward Brooke.
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A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of Alabama. [SCR-42]
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[Human Services ]
[Disabilities ]
Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Helen Keller, furnished by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Alabama for providing this commemoration of one of Alabama's most eminent personages. Authorizes the state of Alabama to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on October 7, 2009, for a presentation ceremony. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to provide for the display of the statue in the Rotunda for a period of up to six months, after which the statue shall be displayed
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A concurrent resolution providing for the acceptance of a statue of Helen Keller, presented by the people of Alabama. [SCR-41]
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Accepts in the name of the United States the statue of Helen Keller, furnished by the people of Alabama for placement in the Capitol. Tenders the thanks of Congress to the people of Alabama for providing this commemoration of one of Alabama's most eminent persons. Authorizes the state of Alabama to use the Rotunda of the Capitol on October 7, 2009, for a presentation ceremony for the statue accepted under this Act.
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A concurrent resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center. [SCR-27]
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[Public Safety ]
Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to engrave the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the National Motto of "In God we trust" in the Capitol Visitor Center, in accordance with an engraving plan prepared by the AOC and approved by specified congressional committees.
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A concurrent resolution to direct the Architect of the Capitol to place a marker in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the United States Capitol, and for other purposes. [SCR-24]
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[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Human Rights ]
[Construction ]
Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), subject to the approval of the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, to design, procure, and place in a prominent location in Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center a marker which acknowledges the role that slave labor played in the construction of the U.S. Capitol.
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the last surviving veteran of the First World War to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death. [SCR-20]
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Declares that, in recognition of the historic contributions of the U.S. veterans who served in World War I, the last surviving U.S. veteran of such War should be permitted to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to these great Americans.
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A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. [SCR-2]
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Declares that: (1) the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, created by S.Con.Res. 67 (110th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in such resolution; and (2) the provisions of S.Con.Res. 68 (110th Congress), to authorize the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol to be used in connection with such proceedings and ceremonies, are continued with the same power and authority provided
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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth. [SCR-17]
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Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on April 28, 2009, to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth.
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 [S.1294]
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010 - Title I: Legislative Branch Appropriations - Makes appropriations to the Senate for FY2010 for: (1) expense allowances; (2) representation allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders; (3) salaries of specified officers, employees, and committees (including the Committee on Appropriations); (4) agency contributions for employee benefits; (5) inquiries and investigations; (6) the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; (7) the Offices of the Secretary and of the Sergeant at Arms and
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Directing the Chief Administrative Officer to install cameras in the hearing room of the Committee on Rules. [HR-869]
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[Telecommunications ]
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Directs the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to: (1) take all necessary steps to begin installation of cameras in room H-313 of the Capitol during the next recess lasting 10 calendar days or longer; (2) during the next such recess, begin and complete installation of such cameras; and (3) coordinate with the Chair of the Committee on Rules to provide for live broadcasting of the proceedings of such Committee on the Internet.
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Extending the deep gratitude of the House of Representatives to the men and women of the United States Capitol Police for the vigilance, courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily in protecting Congress from all manner of threats. [HR-674]
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[Public Safety ]
[National Security ]
Extends the deep gratitude of the House of Representatives to the men and women of the U.S. Capitol Police for the vigilance, courage, and professionalism that they demonstrate daily in protecting Congress from all manner of threats.
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Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker. [HR-658]
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Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.
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Providing for the attendance of the House at the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. [HR-61]
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Amends H.Res. 23 (providing for the attendance of the House at the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States) to require the House to proceed to the West front of the Capitol at noon (currently, 10:30 a.m.) on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, to attend such ceremonies.
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Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for the unveiling of a bust of Sojourner Truth. [HCR-86]
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Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on April 28, 2009, to unveil a bust of Sojourner Truth.