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Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.

Bill: 110-hres-1405
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Estonia
Europe
Latvia
Lithuania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Congratulates the people of Latvia on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of that country's November 18, 1918, declaration of independence.
 
Commends the government of Latvia for its success in implementing political and economic reforms. 
 
Recognizes the common goals and shared values of the people of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania and their tragic history in the last century under the Nazi and Soviet occupations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the work of Community Health Workers.

Bill: 110-hres-1406
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Recognizes the unique work of community health workers in providing access to health services in underserved and health disparity communities and their role in supporting and strengthening communities of color, particularly in improving the health behaviors of minority women and children. 

Encourages those in our health care system to learn about and support the role of such workers to improve the health of all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing imports of foreign oil.

Bill: 110-hres-1407
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Recognizes the importance of increasing renewable and alternative fuel use in reducing imports of foreign oil.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1647)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the benefits of bus rapid transit and the transportation improvements along the United States Route 36 Corridor to communities, individuals, and businesses in Colorado.

Bill: 110-hres-1408
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Bicycles
Colorado
Commemorations
Commuting
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Energy
Energy security
Environmental Protection
Federal aid to transportation
Mass rapid transit
Motor buses
Pedestrians
Petroleum
Public transit
Quality of life
Roads and highways
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Traffic congestion
Transportation planning
Transportation programs funding

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Commends members of the Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District, and the businesses that support 36 Commuting Solutions (a nonprofit organization) for their efforts to proceed with the U.S. Route 36 Corridor project.
 
Recognizes the benefits of investing in bus rapid transit and transportation improvements along U.S. Route 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado and elsewhere.
 
Supports federal transportation investments along U.S. 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado, and elsewhere that reduce congestion, reduce carbon emissions, improve mobility, improve access to transit for for bicyclists and pedestrians, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and support mass transit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1696)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the great strides made by the majority of countries participating in the Summer Olympic Games to increase the participation of women in sports and in the Summer Olympic Games, calling on the International Olympic Committee and all countries to take concrete steps to increase the participation of women in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1409
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Olympic games
Religion
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Recognizes the great strides made by the majority of competing countries to increase the participation of women in the Summer Olympic Games and in sports. Applauds countries with policies that enable women's participation in sports to coexist with traditional cultural and religious practices.

Urges: (1) the International Olympic Committee to advocate for improved opportunities for women to participate in sports and to work with all countries to provide financial support and adequate facilities for women athletes; and (2) the Committee and all countries to increase efforts to enhance such participation, to strive to make the 2012 Summer Olympic Games the first at which women are on delegations from every participating country, and to ensure a record number of women competitors at the 2012 Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to advance United States international diplomacy and engagement in order to restore United States credibility abroad.

Bill: 110-hres-1410
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) support for free speech is a hallmark of our nation's political discourse; and (2) achieving national security and international priorities will require restraint and wisdom on the part of our nation's leaders and diplomats, particularly the use of provocative language which may undermine legitimate diplomatic and national security efforts.

Expresses concern about the potential adverse effects of growing negative perceptions of the United States on efforts to address global threats facing our nation.

Calls on all parties, including the Administration and the international community, to engage in activities that are conducive to dialogue and diplomacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of January 28, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Bill: 110-hres-1411
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Supports the designation of January 28, 2009, as &quot;National Data Privacy Day.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a Pink Prayer Day and applauding the actions of medical professionals and other caregivers, researchers, patients and their families, and others who strive to combat and raise public awareness of breast cancer.

Bill: 110-hres-1412
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a Pink Prayer Day and applauds the actions of those who strive to combat and raise public awareness of breast cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.

Bill: 110-hres-1413
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2008-08-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
California
Civics education
Colleges
Commerce
Community and school
Compensatory education
Congressional tributes
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Football
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Louisiana
Mentoring
Professional associations
Public-private partnerships
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Urban affairs
Urban education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character).
 
Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program.
 
 Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character).
 
Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program.
 
 Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10116)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10116)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the United States Olympians of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Bill: 110-hres-1414
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2008-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 
Honors the heroic efforts of all the U.S. Olympians and their accomplishments at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Representative of the State of Ohio.

Bill: 110-hres-1415
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2008-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a former Representative from Ohio.
 
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 8, 2008, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Tubbs Jones.

action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a former Representative from Ohio.
 
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 8, 2008, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Tubbs Jones.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7826)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7826)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7835)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1415.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7826-7835)
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dr. Michael DeBakey for his lifetime of accomplishments.

Bill: 110-hres-1416
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2008-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical education
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 
Honors Dr. Michael DeBakey for his lifetime of accomplishments and recognizes his contributions to medicine, education, and humanity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all public elementary schools and public secondary schools should display a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

Bill: 110-hres-1417
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Bill of Rights
Civics education
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Declaration of Independence
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Government Operations and Politics
History
Law
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all public elementary and secondary schools should display a copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, in a clear and conspicuous location.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.

Bill: 110-hres-1418
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation
Swimming

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: 
Congratulates Michael Phelps for his outstanding athletic achievements during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Recognizes the achievements of all the members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team.

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Congratulates Michael Phelps for his outstanding athletic achievements during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. Recognizes the achievements of all the members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic swim team.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8716)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8716)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8716)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3667) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in the State of Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Bill: 110-hres-1419
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3667) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in the State of Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 577). (text: CR H7963)
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 577).(text: CR H7963)
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 189 (Roll no. 576). (consideration: CR H7967-7968)
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7967-7968)
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1419, the Chair put the question of ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1419 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays on ordering the previous question and further proceedings were postponed until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1419.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7963-7967)
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 262.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources. No amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-834, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-834, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and remembering those who lost their lives and those who were injured.

Bill: 110-hres-1421
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Lebanon
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: 
Honors and remembers the service and sacrifice of the victims on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.
 
Joins family and friends in mourning the victims who lost their lives in the tragic bombing.

action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Honors and remembers, on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, the service and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces who were bombing victims and those who died in Beirut from 1982 to 1984.
 
Joins family and friends in mourning the members who lost their lives in the tragic bombing and while serving as peacekeepers in Beirut.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 644). (text: CR 9/24/2008 H9216)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 644).(text: CR 9/24/2008 H9216)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9928-9929)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1421.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9216-9218)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Mrs. Boyda (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House