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Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities.

Bill: 110-hconres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2007-04-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Mental health
Mental illness
Minorities
Minority health
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate month should be recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness and mental illness among minorities. 

action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate month should be recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness and mental illness among minorities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-02
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4121-4122)
action_date: 2008-05-21
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 5/19/2008 H4121-4122)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (NJ) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 134.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4121-4123)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Mr. Wynn moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Pennsylvania hunters for their continued commitment to safety and for setting a new State safety record in 2006.

Bill: 110-hconres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Animals
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Hunting
Pennsylvania
Safety measures
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Recognizes Pennsylvania hunters for their continued commitment to safety and for setting a new state safety record in 2006.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically-elected officials of Taiwan.

Bill: 110-hconres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Right to travel
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) restrictions on U.S. visits by high-level elected and appointed officials of Taiwan, including the President of Taiwan, should be lifted; (2) the United States should allow direct Cabinet level exchanges in order to strengthen a policy dialogue with Taiwan; and (3) it is in the U.S. national interest to strengthen links with the democratically-elected government of Taiwan and demonstrate stronger support for democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. 

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) restrictions on U.S. visits by high-level elected and appointed officials of Taiwan, including the President of Taiwan, should be lifted; (2) the United States should allow direct Cabinet level exchanges in order to strengthen a policy dialogue with Taiwan; and (3) it is in the U.S. national interest to strengthen links with the democratically-elected government of Taiwan and demonstrate stronger support for democracy in the Asia-Pacific region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8868)
action_date: 2007-07-30
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 7/31/2007 H8868)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 136.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8868-8870)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress relating to a free trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan.

Bill: 110-hconres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: East Asia
Free trade
International Affairs
Taiwan
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should increase trade opportunities with Taiwan by launching negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Taiwan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting National Men's Health Week.

Bill: 110-hconres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2007-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Men
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.

action_date: 2008-06-03
text: 

Expresses support for the annual National Men's Health Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 0 (Roll no. 367). (text: CR H4837)
action_date: 2008-06-03
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): 362 - 0 (Roll no. 367).(text: CR H4837)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4856-4857)
action_date: 2008-06-03
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: 2008-06-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 138.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4837-3838)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.

Bill: 110-hconres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
College administration
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Honors the life of Betty Shabazz (civil and human rights advocate and wife of Malcolm X).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week.

Bill: 110-hconres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Pets
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a National Pet Week should be established.

action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
 Calls for: (1) establishment of an annual National Pet Week; and (2) the goals and ideals expressed during such Week to be guides for the care of pets.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7024)
action_date: 2007-06-25
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 H7024)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 142.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7024-7025)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Concurrent resolution honoring National Historic Landmarks.

Bill: 110-hconres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Architecture
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Gardening
Historic sites
History
Landscape architecture
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Congratulates Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens on its 50th anniversary and honors it for its commitment to sharing its history, gardens, and art collections with the public. 

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

Recognizes that National Historic Landmarks are places where significant historical events occurred or where prominent Americans worked or lived.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron, Ohio.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8837-8838; text of measure as introduced: CR H8838)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2007-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Health surveys
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical statistics
Medical tests
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Special weeks
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week.

Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women. 

Calls on women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the city of Billings, Montana.

Bill: 110-hconres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Dennis R. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Montana
Urban affairs
Urban areas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 
Congratulates the city of Billings, Montana, and its residents for their contributions to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United States on the occasion of the quasquicentennial of the founding of the city.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Transportation may not grant authority to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond the commercial zones of the United States-Mexico border.

Bill: 110-hconres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2007-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Boundaries
Congress
Congressional-executive relations
Department of Transportation
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Latin America
Law
Mexico
Trucking
Trucks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Transportation may not grant authority to Mexico-domiciled motor carriers to operate beyond the commercial zones of the U.S.-Mexico border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caribbean area
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 

action_date: 2007-06-18
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 Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). 
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6593)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6593)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 148.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6593-6594)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Health Information Technology Week, and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals and ideals.

Bill: 110-hconres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health information systems
Information technology
Medical records
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Health Information Technology Week.
 
Encourages the President to call upon all stakeholders to promote the use of information technology and management systems to transform the health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of Georgia for their support and commitment in combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and their specific efforts to bring security and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bill: 110-hconres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Central Asia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense burdensharing
Democracy
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
International military forces
Iran
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Islamic fundamentalism
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Religion
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Expresses Congress' gratitude to the people and government of the Republic of Georgia for their support in combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and for their security efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
 
Expresses appreciation for the Georgian contingent's efforts to intercept arms supplies entering Iraq from Iran.
 
 Supports the people and government of Georgia in their pursuit of democratic reforms and economic development. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for a nationwide diversified energy portfolio, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Agricultural wastes
Agriculture and Food
Air conditioning
Alcohol as fuel
Alternative energy sources
Biomass energy
Coal
Commerce
Commercialization
Consumer education
Diesel motor
Electric appliances
Electric utilities
Electric vehicles
Energy conservation
Energy crops
Energy efficiency
Environmental Protection
Fuel cells
Fuel consumption
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Heating
Hydrogen
Lighting
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Mass rapid transit
Methane
Municipal solid waste
Natural gas
Natural gas vehicles
Nuclear fission
Nuclear fusion
Ocean energy resources
Oils and fats
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Refuse as fuel
Science, Technology, Communications
Solar energy
Transportation and Public Works
Wind power

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress and the Executive Branch should aggressively pursue development and rapid, commercial deployment of a diverse portfolio of new and existing energy technologies; (2) Congress should pursue development of policies to promote specified efficiency initiatives; (3) Congress should pursue policies that create a sustainable market for the commercial deployment of alternative and energy efficiency technologies; and (4) Congress, the Executive Branch, and state and local governments, as well as utilities and industry leaders, should be actively engaged in consumer education initiatives surrounding available approaches to energy diversity and efficiency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Introduced in House