Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011. [HR-172]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Funding ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[International ]
[Trade ]
Mourns with the people of Japan and all the countries affected for the horrific loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. Expresses deepest condolences to the victims' families. Applauds the commitments of support and humanitarian efforts by the international community, relief agencies, and private citizens. Reaffirms the longstanding friendship between the United States and Japan. Pledges full support and solidarity with the people of Japan and all others affected by this tragedy as they struggle to rebuild their lives.
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HR-172: Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Subcommittee Hearings Held. on 03/31/2011
You have voted HR-172: Expressing heartfelt condolences and support for assistance to the people of Japan and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake and tsunamis of March 11, 2011..
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Tsunami Awareness Week. [HR-185]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Public Safety ]
[Science ]
Supports the goals and ideals of National Tsunami Awareness Week. Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially the National Weather Service, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, and other appropriate federal agencies, to continue their work in educating people in the United States about tsunami preparedness. Endorses the efforts of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program to assess tsunami threats, prepare community response, issue timely warnings,
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HR-185: Supporting the goals and ideals of National Tsunami Awareness Week.
Sponsored by: Rep. Earl Blumenauer
Referred To The House Committee On Science, Space, And Technology. on 03/29/2011
Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes. [HR-268]
[International ]
[Human Rights ]
[National Security ]
Reaffirms support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulting in two states, a democratic Jewish state of Israel and a democratic Palestinian state living in peace and mutual recognition. States that any Palestinian unity government must forswear terrorism, accept Israel's right to exist, and reaffirm previous agreements made with Israel. Opposes any attempt to establish or seek recognition of a Palestinian state outside of an agreement negotiated between Israel and the Palestinians. Urges Palestinian leaders to: (1)
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HR-268: Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ted Poe
Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H4732-4733) on 07/07/2011
You have voted HR-268: Reaffirming the United States' commitment to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, and for other purposes..
HR-295: Promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with this disease.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/03/2011
You have voted HR-295: Promoting increased awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of atrial fibrillation to address the high morbidity and mortality rates and to prevent avoidable hospitalizations associated with this disease..
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for specified agencies to coordinate and capitalize on existing programs for epilepsy awareness. [HR-298]
[Healthcare ]
[Education ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Veterans ]
[Defense ]
[Human Services ]
[Children and Youth ]
Calls for the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in implementing existing federal epilepsy public education, outreach, and awareness campaigns under the Public Health Service Act, to collaborate with the Secretaries of Defense (DOD), Veterans Affairs (VA), Education, Labor, and Homeland Security (DHS) and the Attorney General to deliver the campaign's educational materials and messages to individuals and organizations, including: (1) teachers, administrators, and other school or education personnel; (2) federal, state, county, and local
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HR-298: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for specified agencies to coordinate and capitalize on existing programs for epilepsy awareness.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 06/03/2011
You have voted HR-298: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is need for specified agencies to coordinate and capitalize on existing programs for epilepsy awareness..
You have voted HR-460: Expressing support for designation of 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA..
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. [HR-47]
[Animals ]
[International ]
[Climate Change ]
[Environmental ]
[Trade ]
Recognizes the important contributions that the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora has made in regulating international trade in endangered species and protecting endangered species worldwide. Recognizes the increasing importance of the Convention in addressing multiple and compounding threats on species and ecosystems arising from over-exploitation, habitat loss, invasive species, disease, and the effects of climate change. Applauds the Convention's recent leadership in reaffirming strong protections
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HR-47: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Terrorism, Nonproliferation, And Trade. on 03/01/2011
You have voted HR-47: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the contributions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora..
Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as Mental Health Month. [HR-640]
[Healthcare ]
[Mental Health ]
[Public Health ]
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Mental Health Month, and (2) the finding of the President's Commission on Mental Health that the nation's failure to prioritize mental health is a national tragedy. Recognizes that mental well-being is as important as physical well-being for citizens, communities, businesses, and the economy.Applauds the coalescing of national and community organizations in working to promote public awareness of mental health and in providing critical information and support to the people and families affected by mental
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HR-640: Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as Mental Health Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 04/27/2012