[House Calendars for December 1, 2010 - 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2010
H.R. 5893 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create jobs through
July 29 increased investment in infrastructure, to eliminate loopholes which
encourage companies to move operations offshore, and for other purposes.
(Pending in the House.)
H. Res. 1217 A resolution honoring Fort Drum's soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division
Nov. 30 for their past and continuing contributions to the security of the United
States. (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree,
as amended.)
H. Res. 1724 A resolution commending the City of Jacksonville, Arkansas, for its
Nov. 30 outstanding support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with
Little Rock Air Force Base, members of the Armed Forces stationed there
and their families, and the Air Force. (Pending is the vote on the motion
to suspend the rules and agree, as amended.)
H. Res. 1430 A resolution honoring and saluting golf legend Juan Antonio ``Chi Chi''
Nov. 30 Rodriguez for his commitment to Latino youth programs of the Congressiona
l Hispanic Caucus Institute. (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend
the rules and agree, as amended.)
H. Res. 1638 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National GEAR UP Day.
Nov. 30 (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree.)
H. Res. 1598 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of October
Nov. 30 as National Work and Family Month. (Pending is the vote on the motion to
suspend the rules and agree.)
H. Res. 1576 A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a
Nov. 30 National Day of Recognition for Parents of Special Needs Children should
be established. (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules
and agree, as amended.)
H. Res. 1313 A resolution expressing support for designation of May as ``Child Advocacy
Nov. 30 Center Month'' and commending the National Child Advocacy Center in
Huntsville, Alabama, on their 25th anniversary in 2010. (Pending is the
vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree.)
H. Con. Res. 323 A resolution supporting the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust survivors
Nov. 30 in the United States are able to live with dignity, comfort, and security
in their remaining years. (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend
the rules and agree.)
H. Res. 1690 A resolution supporting the observance of American Diabetes Month. (Pending
Nov. 30 is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree, as amended.)
S 2847 A bill to regulate the volume of audio on commercials. (Pending is the vote
Nov. 30 on the motion to suspend the rules and pass.)
H. Res. 1735 A resolution condemning North Korea in the strongest terms for its
Nov. 30 unprovoked military attack against South Korea on November 23, 2010.
(Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and agree.)
H. Res. 527 A resolution commending the NATO School for its critical support of North
Nov. 30 Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) efforts to promote global peace,
stability, and security. (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend the
rules and agree, as amended.)
H. Res. 528 A resolution commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security
Nov. 30 Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security
throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia. (Pending is the vote on the
motion to suspend the rules and agree.)
H. Con. Res. 325 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Homeless Persons'
Nov. 30 Memorial Day. (Pending is the vote on the motion to suspend the rules and
agree.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section
Union Calendar.................................................... 1
House Calendar.................................................... 2
Private Calendar.................................................. 3
Calendar of Motions to Discharge Committees....................... 4
Public Laws....................................................... 5
Private Laws...................................................... 6
History of Bills and Resolutions:
House Bills............................................... 7
House Joint Resolutions................................... 8
House Concurrent Resolutions.............................. 9
House Resolutions......................................... 10
Senate Bills.............................................. 11
Senate Joint Resolutions.................................. 12
Senate Concurrent Resolutions............................. 13
Senate Resolutions........................................ 14
Reported Bills Referred under Time Limitations.................... 15
Bills in conference............................................... 16
Bills through conference (printed the first legislative day of
each week the House is in session)............................ 17
Index of Short Titles (printed the first legislative day of each
week the House is in session)................................. 18
Index (printed the first legislative day of each week the House is
in session)................................................... 19
Calendar of year 2009 ............................................ 20
Calendar of year 2010 ............................................ 20
Status of major bills (first session) ............................ 20
Status of major bills (second session) ........................... 20
THE MORNING HOUR FOR THE CALL OF COMMITTEES
Rule XIV, clause 4:
``4. After the unfinished business has been disposed of, the
Speaker shall call each standing committee in regular order and then
select committees. Each committee when named may call up for
consideration a bill or resolution reported by it on a previous day and
on the House Calendar. If the Speaker does not complete the call of the
committees before the House passes to other business, the next call
shall resume at the point it left off, giving preference to the last
bill or resolution under consideration. A committee that has occupied
the call for two days may not call up another bill or resolution until
the other committees have been called in their turn.''
Note.--Call rests with the Committee on Agriculture.
CALENDAR WEDNESDAY BUSINESS
Rule XV, clause 6:
``6. (a) On Wednesday of each week, business shall not be in
order before completion of the call of those committees (except as
provided by clause 4 of rule XIV) whose chair, or other member
authorized by the committee, has announced to the House a request for
such call on the preceding legislative day.
(b) A bill or resolution on either the House or the Union
Calendar, except bills or resolutions that are privileged under the
Rules of the House, may be called under this clause. A bill or
resolution called up from the Union Calendar shall be considered in the
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union without motion,
subject to clause 3 of rule XVI. General debate on a measure considered
under this clause shall be confined to the measure and may not exceed
two hours equally divided between a proponent and an opponent.
(c) This clause does not apply during the last two weeks of a
session of Congress.''
Note.--Call rests with the Committee on Agriculture.
SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE DAYS
Calendar Wednesday.............. Wednesday of each week, when
specifically noticed, except during
the last 2 weeks of a session
(clause 6, rule XV).
Discharge Calendar.............. Second and fourth Mondays of each
month, except during the last 6 days
of a session (clause 2, rule XV).
District of Columbia business... Second and fourth Mondays of each
month (clause 4, rule XV).
Private Calendar................ First and third Tuesdays of each
month (clause 5, rule XV).
Suspension of rules............. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
and during the last 6 days of a
session (clause 1, rule XV).