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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Bill: 110-hres-974
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3521) to improve the Operating Fund for public housing of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

action_date: 2008-02-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3521 (Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 190 (Roll no. 74). (text: CR H1037)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 190 (Roll no. 74).(text: CR H1037)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 198 (Roll no. 73). (consideration: CR H1044, H1044-1045)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1044-1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 974, Mr. Hastings of Florida moved the previous question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 974.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1037-1044)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 186.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill. H. Res. 955 is laid upon the table.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-524, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-524, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Tom Lantos, a Representative of the State of California.

Bill: 110-hres-975
Sponsor: Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congress
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Tom Lantos, a Representative from the state of California.

action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Tom Lantos, a Representative from the state of California.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H850)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H850)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H861)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 975.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 975.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H850-861)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.

Bill: 110-hres-976
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.

action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5349) to extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 days.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: (Roll No. 51).
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Mr. Arcuri moved to table the motion to reconsider (consideration: CR H885)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to reconsider the vote.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 206 - 199 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR H877)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 206 - 199 (Roll no. 50).(text: CR H877)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 206 - 194 (Roll No. 49).
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Mr. Arcuri moved to table the motion to reconsider. (consideration: CR H884)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to reconsider.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 195 (Roll no. 48). (text: CR H877)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 976.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 976.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H877, H878-886)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 187.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5349 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-525, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-525, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.

Bill: 110-hres-977
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Buy American
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Income tax
Tax rebates
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Encourages Americans to use their rebate checks from the stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies. 

action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 

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

 
Encourages Americans to use their rebate checks from the stimulus package to purchase American-made goods and services from American-owned companies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H5276-5277)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404).(text: CR H5276-5277)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5279-5280)
action_date: 2008-06-11
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: 2008-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 977.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5276-5279)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as "School Social Work Week" to promote awareness of the vital role of school social workers in schools, and in the community as a whole, in helping students prepare for their future as productive citizens.

Bill: 110-hres-978
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
School personnel
Secondary education
Social work
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.
 
Encourages the observation of School Social Work Week.

action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 

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

 
Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.
 
Encourages the observation of School Social Work Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 69). (text: CR H1006)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 69).(text: CR H1006)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1013-1014)
action_date: 2008-02-25
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: 2008-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 978.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1006-1007)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill: 110-hres-979
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional investigations
Congressional witnesses
Congressional-executive relations
Contempt of legislative bodies
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Government attorneys
House of Representatives
Law
Removal of officials
Subpoena

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
 Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia the report of the Committee on the Judiciary detailing the refusal of: (1) former White House Counsel Harriet Miers to appear or testify before, or to produce documents to, the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law; as directed by subpoena; and (2) White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten to produce documents, as also directed by subpoena.
 
 Provides that Ms. Miers and Mr. Bolten be proceeded against (for contempt of Congress).

action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 

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

 
 Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia the report of the Committee on the Judiciary detailing the refusal of: (1) former White House Counsel Harriet Miers to appear or testify before, or to produce documents to, the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law; as directed by subpoena; and (2) White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten to produce documents, as also directed by subpoena.
 
 Provides that Ms. Miers and Mr. Bolten be proceeded against (for contempt of Congress).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 982, H. Res. 979 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H962; text as passed House: CR H962)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 982 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980. Upon the adoption of H.Res. 982, H.Res. 979 and H.Res. 980 are hereby adopted.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide.

Bill: 110-hres-981
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Eye diseases
Federal aid to research
Health
Health education
Medical research
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day. 

Expresses support for the efforts of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Eye Institute to fund research on the causes of glaucoma. 

Congratulates the American Glaucoma Society for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and economic burden of glaucoma and the continued need for federally funded glaucoma research.

action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day. 

Expresses support for the efforts of the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Eye Institute to continue research on the causes of glaucoma. 

Congratulates the American Glaucoma Society for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and economic burden of glaucoma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205). (text: CR H2508)
action_date: 2008-04-22
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): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 205).(text: CR H2508)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2530-2531)
action_date: 2008-04-22
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: 2008-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 981.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2508-2510)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Mr. Towns moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 979) recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary and for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 980) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

Bill: 110-hres-982
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Adopts H.Res. 979 (contempt citations against Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the firing of certain U.S. Attorneys) and H.Res. 980 (enforcement of such subpoenas). 

action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 

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

 
Adopts H.Res. 979 (contempt citations against Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the firing of certain U.S. Attorneys) and H.Res. 980 (enforcement of such subpoenas). 

action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 

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

 
Adopts H.Res. 979 (contempt citations against Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten for refusing to comply with subpoenas related to the firing of certain U.S. Attorneys) and H.Res. 980 (enforcement of such subpoenas). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H948)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 32, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).(text: CR H948)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H961)
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 982.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H948-958, H959-962)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 188.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Upon the adoption of H.Res. 982, H.Res. 979 and H.Res. 980 are hereby adopted.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-526, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-526, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-02-13
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 and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 110-hres-983
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, February 14, 2008, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a bill addressing foreign intelligence surveillance.

action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, February 14, 2008, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a bill addressing foreign intelligence surveillance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1001, H. Res. 983 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-527, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-527, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".

Bill: 110-hres-984
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Special days
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of July 26, 2008, as National Day of the Cowboy.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses support for the designation of July 26, 2008, as National Day of the Cowboy.

Encourages the people of the United States to observe the National Day of the Cowboy with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6416)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6416)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 984.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6416-6417)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E176)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House