The Distinguished Flying Cross is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the US Armed Forces who distignuished himself or herself in support of operations by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight.
While the US has many National Memorials, we do not have one for these brave persons.
A memorial is under construction at March Field Air Museum on Riverside, California and will be designated as the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial. This does not make the memorial part of the National Park System, therefore it will be funded by the public, not Federal Funds.
Illinois Votes:
All voted in favor, with the exception of Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Ken Calvert
Introduced: Jun 10, 2009
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
H.R. 3644: Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act
America has a problem with pollution. We need to educate people of the effects of pollution. So, this bill offers two programs to help with marine pollution: the Environmental Literacy Grant Program and regional programs under the B-WET Program. So, what do these programs do?
Environmental Literacy Grant Program:
A grant, offering financial assistance to expand and encourage education, build administrative and technical capacity to communities and stakeholders to enhance effectiveness, and encourage water and wildlife dependant outdoor recreations to promote stewardship and economic development.
B-WET Program:
A grant program to promote bay-watershed education, professional development and training for educators. Priority given to the the following areas" US territories, Great Lake States, Alaska, and the mid-Atlantic region.
Illinois Votes:
Not Voting: Luis Gutierrez
Aye: Boddy Rich, Jesse Jackson, Daniel Lipinski, Mike Quigley, Danny Davis, Janice Schakowsky, Mark Kirk, Deborah Halvorson, Jerry Costello, Judy Biggert, Bill Foster, and Phil Hare
Nay: Peter Roskam, Melissa Bean, Timothy Johnson, Donald Manzullo, Aaron Schock, and John Shimkus
Summery:
Sponsor: Lois Capps
Introduced: Sept 24, 2009
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
Environmental Literacy Grant Program:
A grant, offering financial assistance to expand and encourage education, build administrative and technical capacity to communities and stakeholders to enhance effectiveness, and encourage water and wildlife dependant outdoor recreations to promote stewardship and economic development.
B-WET Program:
A grant program to promote bay-watershed education, professional development and training for educators. Priority given to the the following areas" US territories, Great Lake States, Alaska, and the mid-Atlantic region.
Illinois Votes:
Not Voting: Luis Gutierrez
Aye: Boddy Rich, Jesse Jackson, Daniel Lipinski, Mike Quigley, Danny Davis, Janice Schakowsky, Mark Kirk, Deborah Halvorson, Jerry Costello, Judy Biggert, Bill Foster, and Phil Hare
Nay: Peter Roskam, Melissa Bean, Timothy Johnson, Donald Manzullo, Aaron Schock, and John Shimkus
Summery:
Sponsor: Lois Capps
Introduced: Sept 24, 2009
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
H.R. 4003: Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act
This bill is to set up funding for a study of an area in New York, the Hudson River Valley, to evaluate the national significance of the area and the possibility of designating this area as a unit of the National Park System
The bill gives a deadline of 36 months to complete the study, starting when the funds are made available. The study will be reported to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House and the Committee on Energy and National Resources of the Senate.
Illinois votes for this bill:
Not Voting: Mark Kirk, Luis Gutierrez
Yea: Boddy Rush, Jesse Jackson, Daniel Lipinski, Mike Quigley, Danny Davis, Melissa Bean, Janice Schakowsky, Deborah Halvorson, Jerry Costello, Judy Biggert, Bill Foster, Timothy Johnson, and Phil Hare
Nay: Peter Roskam, Donald Manzullo, Aaron Schock, and John Shimkus
Summery:
Sponsor: Maurice Hinchey
Introduced: Nov 3, 2009
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
The bill gives a deadline of 36 months to complete the study, starting when the funds are made available. The study will be reported to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House and the Committee on Energy and National Resources of the Senate.
Illinois votes for this bill:
Not Voting: Mark Kirk, Luis Gutierrez
Yea: Boddy Rush, Jesse Jackson, Daniel Lipinski, Mike Quigley, Danny Davis, Melissa Bean, Janice Schakowsky, Deborah Halvorson, Jerry Costello, Judy Biggert, Bill Foster, Timothy Johnson, and Phil Hare
Nay: Peter Roskam, Donald Manzullo, Aaron Schock, and John Shimkus
Summery:
Sponsor: Maurice Hinchey
Introduced: Nov 3, 2009
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
H.R. 4395: To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park
This bill is to revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station and land located along Plum Run in Cumberland Township.
A quick note, my family went to Gettysburg last year and it truly is a beautiful area. I think that it is important to conserve this area of national history.
This bill allows the purchase of this land by willing sellers only and not by eminent domain.
All Illinois representatives voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Todd Platts
Introduced: Dec 16, 2009
Passed House: March 19, 2010
A quick note, my family went to Gettysburg last year and it truly is a beautiful area. I think that it is important to conserve this area of national history.
This bill allows the purchase of this land by willing sellers only and not by eminent domain.
All Illinois representatives voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Todd Platts
Introduced: Dec 16, 2009
Passed House: March 19, 2010
H. Res. 1133: Recognizing the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and...
This bill recognizes and honors the extraordinary number of African-Americans who have overcome significant obstacles to enhance innovation and competitiveness in the field of science in the United States.
African-American scientists in early America had a rough time. Until 1865, African Americans were not considered citizens and could not register their inventions with the US Patent Office. The first Patent obtained by an African American was, in fact, right here in Illinois, Sarah E. Goode for her cabinet bed (patent #322,177). Other notable contributions include: Richard Spikes invented the automatic gear shift, Otis Boykin invented the pacemaker, George Sampson invented the clothes dryer, and Dr. Ben Carson led a medical team who became the first to separate conjoined twins.
So, enough with my history lesson - back to the bill. The bill basically recognized and honors these persons and encouraged the Administration to invest in programs to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans and other minorities.
All Illinois representatives in Congress voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Luis Gutierrez and Mike Quigley, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Eddie Johnson
Introduced: Mar 2, 2010
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
African-American scientists in early America had a rough time. Until 1865, African Americans were not considered citizens and could not register their inventions with the US Patent Office. The first Patent obtained by an African American was, in fact, right here in Illinois, Sarah E. Goode for her cabinet bed (patent #322,177). Other notable contributions include: Richard Spikes invented the automatic gear shift, Otis Boykin invented the pacemaker, George Sampson invented the clothes dryer, and Dr. Ben Carson led a medical team who became the first to separate conjoined twins.
So, enough with my history lesson - back to the bill. The bill basically recognized and honors these persons and encouraged the Administration to invest in programs to lessen the achievement gap of African-Americans and other minorities.
All Illinois representatives in Congress voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Luis Gutierrez and Mike Quigley, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Eddie Johnson
Introduced: Mar 2, 2010
Passed House: Mar 19, 2010
H. Res. 1027: Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the historic dive to the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench
This bill designates the Mariana Trench as a Marine National Monument and recognises the commitment of the United States to continue the education of ocean science and human exploration.
All Illinois representatives in Congrees voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Democrat Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Gregorio Sablan
Introduced: Jan 21, 2010
Passed House: March 19, 2010
All Illinois representatives in Congrees voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Democrat Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: Gregorio Sablan
Introduced: Jan 21, 2010
Passed House: March 19, 2010
H. Con. Res. 244: Expressing support for the designation of March 20 as a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians
This bill makes March 20th a National Day of Recognition for Long-Term Care Physicians. This date is in Honor of William A. Dodd, who was born March 20, 1921.
All Illinois representatives in Congress voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Democrat Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: John Gingrey
Introduced: March 2, 2010
Passed House: March 19, 2010
All Illinois representatives in Congress voted in favor of this bill, the exception being Democrat Luis Gutierrez, who did not vote.
Summery:
Sponsor: John Gingrey
Introduced: March 2, 2010
Passed House: March 19, 2010
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