Rep. Marcy Kaptur

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District HD-OH-9
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 75

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Expressing support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008. [HR-877]
Expresses support for Chinese human rights activists Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren for engaging in peaceful expression as they seek answers and justice for the parents whose children were killed as a result of the collapse of numerous school buildings in the Sichuan earthquake of May 12, 2008. Calls on the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) provide Huang Qi and Tan Zuoren with the rights that all Chinese citizens have under the PRC's Constitution and the Criminal Procedure Law; and (2) implement its own National Human Rights Action (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H12597-12598) on 11/07/2009

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Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year. [HR-89]
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year. Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service. Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Scalise Mr. Walz Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 11/02/2009

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Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace. [HR-892]
Recognizes the events of 1989 that helped lead to the Cold War's end. Congratulates the countries of Central and Eastern Europe which have emerged as strong democracies. Welcomes the commitment by the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to keep the door to membership open for all European countries which meet the conditions for accession.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H12623) on 11/07/2009

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape. [HR-925]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) aviators who were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped to return to their units and resume their service, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as of a result of their efforts to evade or escape capture should be publicly recognized for their extraordinary service; and (2) the Secretaries of the military departments should consider these aviators for appropriate recognition within their branch of the Armed (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Wittman Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H1854) on 03/21/2010

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Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary. [HR-940]
Thanks the members of the National Guard for their service in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001, and their continuing role in homeland security and military operations. Supports providing the National Guard with the necessary resources to ensure its readiness. Expresses condolences and gratitude to the families of those members of the National Guard who have lost their lives through their dedication and commitment to the freedom and security of the United States while serving in the National Guard. Honors and supports the compassionate, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Henry Johnson Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 12/08/2009

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Recognizing that the rate of unemployment in the United States has reached the level of a national crisis, and for other purposes. [HR-946]
Recognizes that the U.S. unemployment rate has reached the level of a national crisis and that saving and creating new jobs are matters of the highest national priority. Urges federal agencies to take specified actions to address such problems.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Steve Cohen Referred To The House Committee On Education And Labor. on 12/03/2009

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Recognizing the potential for a national fresh food financing initiative to provide an effective and economically sustainable solution to the problem of limited access to healthy foods in underserved urban, suburban, and rural low-income communities, while also improving health and stimulating local economic development. [HR-975]
Recognizes the potential for a national fresh food financing initiative to: (1) provide a sustainable solution to the problem of limited access to healthy foods in underserved urban, suburban, and rural low-income communities; and (2) help reduce health disparities and improve the health of families and children, create jobs, and stimulate local economic development in low-income communities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Rural Development, Biotechnology, Specialty Crops, And Foreign Agriculture. on 03/29/2010

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Supporting continued political and economic development in Ukraine. [HR-981]
Reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Ukraine and encourages continued efforts to implement the United States-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership. Expresses support for the Ukrainian people's efforts to consolidate democratic institutions and economic reforms. Supports international financial institution measures to assist Ukraine. Urges the government of Ukraine and all political parties to ensure that the 2010 election is conducted freely.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Alcee Hastings Mr. Tanner Moved To Suspend The Rules And Agree To The Resolution. on 01/13/2010

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Expressing support for the designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. [HR-996]
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Considered As Unfinished Business. (consideration: Cr H3682) on 05/20/2010

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding unfair and discriminatory practices of the government of Japan in its failure to apply its current and planned extension of the Government's Eco-friendly Vehicle Purchase and scrappage program to imported vehicles made by U.S. automakers. [HR-997]
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall direct the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) initiate discussions with Japan immediately to identify and remedy violations of Japan's World Trade Organization (WTO) trade obligations for its discriminatory practices in not applying incentives for U.S. automotive imports under Japan's Eco-Friendly Vehicle Purchase Program (scrappage program); and (2) if no remedy is forthcoming, file complaints to initiate dispute resolution actions under the WTO. Expresses (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Tim Ryan Referred To The Committee On Ways And Means, And In Addition To The Committee On Foreign Affairs, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 01/05/2010

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