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Honoring the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizing the significant and positive impact of his astounding musical talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with audiences around the world, and his commitment to charitable causes.

Bill: 110-hres-708
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2007-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Charitable contributions
Charities
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Music
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizes the significant and positive impact of his astounding musical talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with audiences around the world, and his commitment to charitable causes. 

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 

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

Honors the life and accomplishments of Luciano Pavarotti and recognizes the significant and positive impact of his astounding musical talent, his achievement in raising the profile of opera with audiences around the world, and his commitment to charitable causes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15232)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15232)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 708.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15231-15233)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-709
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2007-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Libraries
Museums
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, as well as completion of phase one of the museum restoration program.
 
Recognizes also the many supporters and contributors whose efforts have helped maintain and improve the Library and Museum.

action_date: 2007-11-13
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, as well as completion of phase one of the museum restoration program. 
 
Recognizes also the many supporters and contributors whose efforts have helped maintain and improve the Library and Museum.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13820-13821)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13820-13821)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 709.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13820-13822)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Pechanga Indian Reservation.

Bill: 110-hres-710
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2007-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
California
Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands
Minorities
Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: 
Commemorates the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Pechanga Indian Reservation and the beginning of a formal government-to-government relationship between the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the United States-India nuclear cooperation agreement.

Bill: 110-hres-711
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional oversight
Energy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
India
International agencies
International cooperation
Legislation
Nuclear energy
Nuclear exports
Nuclear fuels
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear security measures
Nuclear weapons
President and foreign policy
Science, Technology, Communications
South Asia
Technology transfer
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should not: (1) propose any change to Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) guidelines relating to India until the Administration has answered questions raised by Congress regarding apparent inconsistencies between the nuclear cooperation agreement and the Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act of 2006 (Hyde Act), and resolved with the government of India all differences of interpretation in the nuclear cooperation agreement; and (2) support a proposed exemption for India in the NSG guidelines that is not consistent with the Hyde Act and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and that does not incorporate specified provisions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and commending the United Nations General Assembly for its adoption of the Declaration on September 13, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-712
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Federal-Indian relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Indigenous peoples
Minorities
National self-determination
Native Americans
Treaties
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
States that: (1) the relationship between the United States and the indigenous peoples of the United States may be considered a model by other countries in recognizing indigenous peoples' rights of self-determination and self-governance; and (2) the interests of such tribal nations may be further advanced and protected by U.S. adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Ukrainian people for the holding of free, fair, open and transparent parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, in a peaceful manner consistent with Ukraine's democratic values and national interest, in keeping with its commitments as a participating State of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Bill: 110-hres-713
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Rule of law
Sovereignty
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
 Congratulates the people of Ukraine for holding free parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007. 
 
Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991.
 
Expresses support for the Ukrainian people's efforts to build upon the democratic gains of the Orange Revolution by strengthening respect for human rights and the rule of law, including an independent judiciary.
 
Calls for the timely formation of a government that reflects the will of Ukrainian voters and advances political stability and democratic development, with a special focus on the constitutional framework.
 
Pledges continued assistance to the further development of a free and democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law, a free market economy, and consolidation of Ukraine's security and sovereignty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/9/2007 E2080)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 7-13, 2007, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.

Bill: 110-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Fire prevention
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week; and (2) the work of firefighters to educate and protect the nation's communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2068)
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 110-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2007-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Signs and symbols
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2007-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives intends to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the voluntary development and use implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.

action_date: 2007-10-16
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 Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Declares that the House of Representatives intends to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the voluntary development and use implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11609)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11609)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 716.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11609-11612)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2088)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a Representative of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Bill: 110-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2007-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional sessions
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a former Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on October 9, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Davis.

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 

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

 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a former Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on October 9, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Davis.


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H11363)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H11363)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11372-11373)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded further with debate on H. Res. 717.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11369-11373)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 717.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11363-11367)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week, recognizing the importance to the United States of residents of long-term care facilities, including senior citizens and individuals living with disabilities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2007-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Disabled
Health
Long-term care
Nursing homes
Patients' rights
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Week. 
 
Recognizes the importance to the United States of residents of long-term care facilities, including senior citizens and individuals living with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2895) to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families.

Bill: 110-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2007-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2895) to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States to provide for the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2895 (National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-10-10
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2895 (National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 952). (text: CR H11410)
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 194 (Roll no. 952).(text: CR H11410)
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 951). (consideration: CR H11412-11413)
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11412-11413)
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 720, the Chair put the question of ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum is considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 720.
action_date: 2007-10-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11410-11412)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order to consider as original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Service now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-369, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-369, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California schools, and for other purposes;.

Bill: 110-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2007-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Appellate courts
California
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Constitutional law
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Law
Mexican Americans
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the 
Mendez v. Westminster
 decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California schools.
 
Honors the Mendez family, and congratulates Sylvia Mendez for her continued efforts to keep alive the importance of this case and the impact it had on her future.
 
Encourages the continued fight against school segregation, and the education of the people of the United States in the civil right implications of the 
Mendez v. Westminster
 case.
 

action_date: 2007-10-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the 
Mendez v. Westminster
 decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California schools.
 
Honors the Mendez family, and congratulates Sylvia Mendez for her continued efforts to keep alive the importance of this case and the impact it had on her future.
 
Encourages the continued fight against school segregation, and the education of the people of the United States in the civil right implications of the 
Mendez v. Westminster
 case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11812)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11812)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 721.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11811-11814)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Ms. Sanchez, Linda T. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Introduced in House