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Honoring the important work of journalists covering the war in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-1519
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2008-09-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: 
 Honors the important work of journalists in providing the public with information regarding the war in Iraq.
 
Pays tribute to the journalists who have been killed in Iraq.
 
Encourages the media to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who continue to serve bravely in Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Kingdom of Morocco for designating a "National Women's Day" to be observed each year on October 10, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1520
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Morocco
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the important political, economic, cultural, and artistic achievements of the Kingdom of Morocco and the Moroccan people.
 
Reaffirms the historic friendship between the people of Morocco and the United States.
 
Congratulates the government of Morocco and His Majesty King Mohammed VI for designating National Women's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring organizers for promoting equality.

Bill: 110-hres-1521
Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: 
Honors the contributions that community organizers, past and present, have made to our nation and our communities.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding participation in community organizing as an American tradition. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2168)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Newman.

Bill: 110-hres-1522
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Charities
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Motion pictures
Social Welfare
Theater

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Paul Newman for his many contributions to American film, theater, and philanthropy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-1523
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Asian American ethnic groups
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Philippines
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American Heritage Month and honors the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the life of the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2210-2211)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the use of a bipartisan panel of Members in the selection of an individual for appointment as Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1524
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in the event of a vacancy in the position of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the House, to convene a bipartisan panel of members to recommend an individual for appointment to such position.
 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1525
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 1424) to amend section 712 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act, section 9812 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information with respect to health insurance and employment.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 680). (text: CR H10702-10703)
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 205 (Roll no. 680).(text: CR H10702-10703)
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 190 (Roll no. 679). (consideration: CR H10709-10710)
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1525.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10702-10710)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 287.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 1424: the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008; the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008; and the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008. The resolution makes in order a motion by the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Services to concur in the Senate amendments. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the motion.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-907, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-907, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of the rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1526
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 
Makes it in order at any time through the legislative day of October 3, 2008, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. Requires the Speaker or her designee to consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this resolution.
 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported through such legislative day, on the same day it is presented to the House.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1533, H. Res. 1526 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 288.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-908, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-908, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams on their success in the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games and supporting the selection of Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bill: 110-hres-1527
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2008-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Illinois
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: 
Congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and everyone who supported their efforts at the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
 
 Encourages the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Games. 

action_date: 2008-10-03
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams and everyone who supported their efforts at the 2008 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
 
 Encourages the International Olympic Committee to choose Chicago, Illinois, as the site of the 2016 Games. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10814-10815)
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10814-10815)
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10814-10815)
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Mr. Crowley asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and recognizing the accomplishments of civil rights leader J.L. Chestnut, Jr.

Bill: 110-hres-1528
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2008-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the surviving family of J.L. Chestnut, Jr. 
 
Honors the life of J.L. Chestnut, Jr., as a recognized leader and powerful advocate for justice and equality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-1529
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 
Acknowledges the 40th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chishom, the first African-American woman in Congress.
 
Recognizes her dedicated work in promoting the rights of all individuals in the United States, particularly in the areas of education, employment, and health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the State Department to list the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as a "Country of Particular Concern" with respect to religious freedom.

Bill: 110-hres-1530
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2008-11-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Detention of persons
East Asia
Human rights
Political prisoners
Religious liberty
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: 
Encourages the Department of State to place Vietnam on the list of &quot;Countries of Particular Concern&quot; for particularly severe violations of religious freedom.
 
Condemns the ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom in Vietnam, including the detention of religious leaders and the long-term imprisonment of individuals engaged in peaceful advocacy.

Calls on Vietnam to lift restrictions on religious freedom and implement necessary legal and political reforms to protect religious freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should not issue pardons to senior members of his administration during the final 90 days of his term of office.

Bill: 110-hres-1531
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) President George W. Bush should not grant preemptive pardons to senior officials of his Administration for acts they may have taken in the course of their official duties; (2) a special investigative commission or Select Committee should be tasked with investigating possible illegal activities by such senior Administration officials, including any abuse of the President's pardon power; and (3) the next Attorney General should appoint an independent counsel to investigate and, where appropriate, prosecute illegal acts by senior Administration officials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1533
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (relating to financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers) on the same day it is presented to the House.

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (relating to financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers) on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 169 (Roll no. 685). (text: CR H10871)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 169 (Roll no. 685).(text: CR H10871)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 174 (Roll no. 684). (consideration: CR H10876)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1533, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1533 until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1533.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10871-10876, H10876-10877)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: The resolution waives the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of December 13, 2008, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure relating to financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes. House Resolutions 1516 and 1526 are laid on the table.
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-918, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-918, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1534
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7321) to authorize financial assistance to eligible automobile manufacturers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 688). (text: CR H10878)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 179, 1 Present (Roll no. 688).(text: CR H10878)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 180, 1 Present (Roll no. 687). (consideration: CR H10888, H10906-10907)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1534.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10878-10888, H10906-10907, H10907-10908)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution, if offered by Representative LaTourette of Ohio or his designee, shall be in order without intervention of any point of order; shall be considered as read; shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-922, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-922, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Introduced in House