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Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense take immediate steps to appoint doctors of chiropractic as commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-hconres-294
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Chiropractic and chiropractors
Health
Military medicine
Officer personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Urges the Secretary of Defense to take immediate steps to establish a career path for doctors of chiropractic to be appointed as commissioned officers in all branches of the Armed Forces for purposes of providing chiropractic services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-hconres-295
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Families
Military dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Expresses appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces for their unwavering support while such members answer the call to serve their country.

action_date: 2008-07-16
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to the families of members of the Armed Forces for their unwavering support while such members answer the call to serve their country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 508). (text: CR 7/14/2008 H6423)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-16
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 508).(text: CR 7/14/2008 H6423)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6648-6649)
action_date: 2008-07-14
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: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 295.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6422-6424)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of heat stroke.

Bill: 110-hconres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Body fluids
Health
Health education
Preventive medicine
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special months
Weather

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 

Urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of heat stroke through National Heat Stroke Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of heat stroke through National Heat Stroke Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on July 30, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges national and community organizations, businesses in the private sector, and the media to promote awareness of heat stroke through National Heat Stroke Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9182)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9182)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9179-9185)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7531-7532)
action_date: 2008-07-30
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 H7531-7532)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 296.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7531-7533)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Mr. Pallone 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
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-hconres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ex-presidents
Executive orders
Government Operations and Politics
History
Military history
Military personnel
Minorities
Segregation
Truman Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of President Truman's executive order declaring a policy of equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin, thereby beginning the process of ending segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 488). (text: CR H6424)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 488).(text: CR H6424)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6448)
action_date: 2008-07-14
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: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 297.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6424-6426)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the Sense of Congress on the Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hconres-298
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charities
Displaced persons
Food relief
Immigration
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Nongovernmental organizations
Refugees
Social Welfare
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Iraqi refugee crisis must be addressed before it becomes a major factor in the destabilization of Iraq and an increasing threat to U.S. security; and (2) the United States should support the Iraqi Red Crescent Organization in their work to provide humanitarian relief to the people of Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-299
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Commerce
Cystic fibrosis
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Medical research
Medical tests
Public-private partnerships
Quality of care
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with cystic fibrosis. Expresses support for research to find a cure by fostering an enhanced research program through a strong federal commitment and expanded public-private partnerships.

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with cystic fibrosis. Expresses support for research to find a cure by fostering enhanced research programs and expanded public-private partnerships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6494)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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 H6494)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 299.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6493-6496)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the United States Geological Survey, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense to support a recovery mission for the human remains of the crew killed in the George One crash in Antarctica, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-301
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2008-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accidents
Arctic and polar regions
Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorations
Emergency Management
Monuments and memorials
Navy
Patrol aircraft

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-15
text: 
Encourages the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Department of Defense (DOD) to support a mission to recover the human remains and the makeshift tombstone of the crew of the George One Navy patrol plane that crashed on Thurston Island in Antarctica. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, and Natural Resources, 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: 2008-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, and Natural Resources, 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: 2008-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, and Natural Resources, 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: 2008-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Science and Technology, and Natural Resources, 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: 2008-02-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E207)
action_date: 2008-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2008-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colon cancer
Health
Health education
Medical screening
Medical tests
Preventive medicine
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening. 

action_date: 2008-03-31
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 149). (text: CR H1787)
action_date: 2008-03-31
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): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 149).(text: CR H1787)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1791)
action_date: 2008-03-31
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: 2008-03-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 302.
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1787-1789)
action_date: 2008-03-31
text: Mr. Wynn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate in the United States without adequate regulation jeopardizes the safety and security of United States citizens, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-304
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2008-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latin America
Mexico
Motor vehicle safety
Traffic accidents and safety
Truck drivers
Trucking
Trucks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) allowing motor carriers domiciled in Mexico to operate in the United States without adequate regulation jeopardizes the safety and security of U.S. citizens; and (2) the Department of Transportation's (DOT) demonstration program allowing such carriers to operate beyond the commercial zones in the United States must be terminated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Bill: 110-hconres-306
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2008-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
History
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Special days
Victims of crimes
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 1, 2008, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 1, 2008, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on May 1, 2008, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1893)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1893)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1432)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1432)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1432)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Ms. Lofgren, Zoe asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.

Bill: 110-hconres-310
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2008-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Minorities
Slavery
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 
Supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.

action_date: 2008-04-01
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 150). (text: CR H1844-1845)
action_date: 2008-04-01
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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 150).(text: CR H1844-1845)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1865)
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. Con. Res. 310.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1844-1847)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Introduced in House