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Expressing the sense of Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance.

Bill: 110-hres-1013
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Academic performance
Education
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
Food relief
School lunch program
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the National School Breakfast Program and its overall positive effect on the lives of low-income children and families, as well as its effect on helping to improve a child's overall classroom performance.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs in order to improve the test scores and grades of their participating students.
 
Encourages states to: (1) strengthen their school breakfast programs by improving student access; (2) promote improvements in the nutritional quality of breakfasts served; and (3) inform students and parents of healthy nutritional and lifestyle choices.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of the National School Breakfast Program and its overall positive effect on the lives of low-income children and families, as well as its effect on helping to improve a child's overall classroom performance.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for states that have successfully implemented school breakfast programs in order to improve the test scores and grades of their participating students.
 
Encourages states to: (1) strengthen their school breakfast programs by improving student access; (2) promote improvements in the nutritional quality of breakfasts served; and (3) inform students and parents of healthy nutritional and lifestyle choices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1257)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1257)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1013.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1257-1259)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2857) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.

Bill: 110-hres-1015
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2857) to reauthorize and reform the national service laws.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2857 (Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act).

action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2857 (Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H1345)
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 104).(text: CR H1345)
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 193, 1 Present (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H1347-1348)
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1015.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1345-1349)
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2857 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-539, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-539, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr.

Bill: 110-hres-1016
Sponsor: Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitalism
Conservatism in politics
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Journalism
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Honors and thanks William F. Buckley, Jr., for all he did to advance a conservative vision for America and a capitalist, democratic vision for the world.
 
Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives at his death, and condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Honors the life of William F. Buckley, Jr., for his lifetime commitment to journalism, his devotion to the free exchange of ideas, and his gentlemanly and well-respected contributions to political discourse. 

 Mourns the loss of William F. Buckley, Jr., and expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family, his friends, and his colleagues. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2565)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2565)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1016.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2565-2568)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week before Thanksgiving as "Global Entrepreneurship Week" to inspire young people everywhere to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity and to train the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Bill: 110-hres-1017
Sponsor: Rep. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Entrepreneurs
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a Global Entrepreneurship Week; and (2) the goals and ideals of that week to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity and to train the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Ethics Commission.

Bill: 110-hres-1018
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
House Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
 Establishes within the House of Representatives an independent House Ethics Commission.
 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House to revise the duties of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conform with this Act.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current economic slowdown in the United States is directly related to the enormous costs of the ongoing occupation of Iraq, consigning the United States to what can only be called the Iraq recession, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1019
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Business cycles
Defense budgets
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military withdrawal

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Expresses the the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the current U.S. economic slowdown is directly related to the enormous costs of the ongoing occupation of Iraq; and (2) Congress should move to redeploy U.S. Armed Forces and contractor security forces from Iraq as quickly and as safely as practical and refocus its efforts on addressing vital domestic priorities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat.

Bill: 110-hres-1020
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Families
Health
Iraq compilation
Military dependents
Military medicine
Quality of care
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Recognizes the service that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have given to the nation, especially those who have sustained injury in combat.

Declares that the House of Representatives is committed to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality medical care available and to supporting wounded Armed Forces members and their families during their recovery.

Commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who volunteer their continued support to wounded warriors.

Encourages support and appreciation for returning troops, especially those who have been wounded.

action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Recognizes the service that our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines have given to the nation, especially those who have sustained injury in combat.

Declares that the House of Representatives is committed to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality medical care available and to supporting wounded Armed Forces members and their families during their recovery.

Commends the actions of private citizens and organizations who volunteer their continued support to wounded warriors.

Encourages support and appreciation for returning troops, especially those who have been wounded.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2024)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2024)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1020.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2024-2025)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1021
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
History
Special months
Women
Women's organizations
Women's studies

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month (March 2008).
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to promoting National Women's History Month, which this year honors female artists.

action_date: 2008-04-01
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month (March 2008).
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 152). (text: CR H1848)
action_date: 2008-04-01
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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 152).(text: CR H1848)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1866-1867)
action_date: 2008-04-01
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: 2008-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1021.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1848-1851)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.

Bill: 110-hres-1023
Sponsor: Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-45]
Introduced: 2008-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alcohol and youth
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Families

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of campaigns working to improve long-term public health and well being, including campaigns that work to prevent underage drinking of alcoholic beverages, such as the We Don't Serve Teens Campaign.

Encourages Americans to utilize resources that provide a wealth of information beneficial to combating and reducing such underage drinking.

Commends the leadership and continuing efforts of all groups working to reduce underage drinking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 110-hres-1024
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
Extends congratulations to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 187th anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
 Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence. 

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Extends congratulations to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 187th anniversary of Greece's independence.
 
 Supports the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
 Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1463-1464)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1463-1464)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1024.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1463-1467)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1843) to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from numerical limitations for temporary workers.

Bill: 110-hres-1025
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1843) to extend the termination date for the exemption of returning workers from numerical limitations for temporary workers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boustany. Petition No: 110-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strike rule XXVIII, popularly known as the "Gephardt rule", and to require recorded votes on measures that increase the statutory limit on the public debt.

Bill: 110-hres-1027
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional voting
Debt limit
Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Record votes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
Amends Rule XXVIII (Statutory Limit on Public Debt) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to enact legislation that increases the statutory limit on the public debt unless the vote upon final passage of such measure is a recorded vote. 
 
(Repeals the &quot;Gephardt Rule&quot; providing for mandatory adjustment of the statutory limit on the public debt to conform to a budget resolution.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Reasserting congressional prerogatives in foreign policy and reaffirming the importance of following constitutional processes when the United States Government enters into agreements regarding the use or maintenance of the United States Armed Forces or the use of the financial resources of the United States to assist a foreign government or people and clarifying the nature and scope of status of forces agreements.

Bill: 110-hres-1028
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-03-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congress and military policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive relations
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements
Military assistance
President and foreign policy
Treaty-making power

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that approval by an Act of Congress is required for: (1) any agreement, understanding, or commitment, other than a treaty, entered into by the President or his designee, whether characterized or denominated as a status of forces agreement or otherwise, which purports to impose a binding or enforceable obligation on the United States to use or maintain the U.S. Armed Forces to assist a foreign country, government, or people, either immediately or upon the happening of certain events; (2) any agreement, other than a treaty, between the United States and another country that requires the use of the financial resources of the United States; and (3) any agreement, other than a treaty, between the Republic of Iraq and the United States that imposes burdens in excess of those customarily included in a status of forces agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Introduced in House