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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-hres-584
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2007-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Life insurance
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.
 


action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 896). (text: CR 9/24/2007 H10704-10705)
action_date: 2007-09-25
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): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 896).(text: CR 9/24/2007 H10704-10705)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10774)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 584.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10704-10706)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international humanitarian, and Houston icon Marvin Harold Zindler, who championed the cause of the economically powerless, politically underrepresented, and physically ill and disabled in Houston, across the nation, and around the world.

Bill: 110-hres-585
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Journalism
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications
Television news
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
 Extends condolences to the family of Marvin Harold Zindler (investigative journalist in Houston, Texas) and his Channel 13 KTRK family.
 
 Mourns his passing and honors him for his service to the people of Houston, American citizens, and the international community, particularly politically underrepresented, economically powerless, and physically ill and disabled people, through his entrepreneurial journalism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2007 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition.

Bill: 110-hres-586
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bill of Rights
Civics education
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Secondary education
Student activities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
Congratulates East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2007 &quot;We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution&quot; competition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of the Representatives that legislation to renew or grant fast track trade negotiating authority should not be considered by the House of Representatives in the 110th Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-587
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2007-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congress
Expedited congressional procedure
House rules and procedure
International Affairs
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should not consider legislative proposals to grant &quot;fast track&quot; or any other expedited trade negotiating authority during the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.

Bill: 110-hres-588
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Slavery
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
 Recognizes the 200th birthday of Martha Coffin Wright (women's rights organizer and abolitionist).
 
 Recognizes the induction of Martha Coffin Wright into the National Women's Hall of Fame and honors her accomplishments in her fight for equal rights for all Americans.

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes the 200th birthday of Martha Coffin Wright (women's rights organizer and abolitionist).
 
 Recognizes the induction of Martha Coffin Wright into the National Women's Hall of Fame and honors her accomplishments in her fight for equal rights for all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11328)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11328)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 588.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11328-11330)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 110-hres-589
Sponsor: Rep. Inslee, Jay [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cabinet officers
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional investigations
Department of Justice
Government Operations and Politics
House Judiciary
Impeachments

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Directs the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1669)
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.

Bill: 110-hres-590
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Family violence
Special months
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.

action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 907). (text: CR H10791)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 907).(text: CR H10791)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10885-10886)
action_date: 2007-09-25
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: 2007-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 590.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10791-10793)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1952-1953)
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Cambodian-American Freedom Day.

Bill: 110-hres-591
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Asian American ethnic groups
Cambodia
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Immigrants
Immigration
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Cambodian-American Freedom Day.
 
Recognizes: (1) the 32nd anniversary of the arrival of the first Cambodian immigrants to the United States; and (2) the contributions Cambodian-Americans have made to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting first responders in the United States in their efforts to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, and affirming the goals and ideals of National First Responder Appreciation Day.

Bill: 110-hres-592
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disasters
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire fighters
Health
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Medicinal plants
Paramedical personnel
Police
Rescue work
Special days
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Expresses support for first responders in the United States in their efforts to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. Affirms the goals and ideals of National First Responder Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2007-09-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for first responders in the United States in their efforts to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. Affirms the goals and ideals of National First Responder Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2007-09-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-325.
action_date: 2007-09-14
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-325.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating scientists F. Sherwood Rowland, Mario Molina, and Paul Crutzen for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone, that led to the development of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Bill: 110-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chemistry
Congressional tributes
Ecological research
Environmental Protection
Meteorological research
Meteorology
Ozone
Ozone layer depletion
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Congratulates scientists F. Sherwood Rowland, Mario Molina, and Paul Crutzen for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone, that led to the development of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
 
Encourages the continued research on the interaction of humans and their actions with the Earth's ecosystem. 

action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates scientists F. Sherwood Rowland, Mario Molina, and Paul Crutzen for their work in atmospheric chemistry, particularly concerning the formation and decomposition of ozone, that led to the development of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
 
Encourages the continued research on the interaction of humans and their actions with the Earth's ecosystem. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10372)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10372)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 593.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10372-10373)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3162) to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3162) to amend titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the children's health insurance program, to improve beneficiary protections under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP program.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3162 (Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 197 (Roll No. 785). (text: CR H9287-9288)
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 197 (Roll No. 785).(text: CR H9287-9288)
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 784). (consideration: CR H9300-9301)
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 594.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 594.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9287-9298, H9299-9302)
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: On motion to consider the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 782).
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with twenty minutes of debate on Mr. Sessions point of order that the resolution violates section 426(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. In accordance with section 426(b)(2) of the Act, Mr. Sessions met the threshold burden to identify the specific language in the resolution on which the point of order is predicated. Pursuant to section 426(b)(3) of the Act, after that debate the Chair will put the question of consideration.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Ms. Castor called up the resolution for consideration.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3162 with 2 hours 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-285, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-285, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of H.R. 3161 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008) on the same day it is presented to the House.

action_date: 2007-08-01
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 (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of H.R. 3161 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008) on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 595 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 97.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-286, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-286, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3222) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3222) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3222 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 633, H. Res. 596 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3222 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. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-287, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-08-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-287, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Introduced in House