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Calling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century.

Bill: 110-hres-227
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2007-03-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Air pollution control
Alternative energy sources
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Arms control verification
Arms sales
Arrest
Biological warfare
Chemical warfare
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil-military relations
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Collective security
Conventional weapons
Crime and Law Enforcement
Debt relief
Defense budgets
Democracy
Developing countries
Diplomacy
Dispute settlement
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Energy
Energy security
Environmental Protection
Europe
Export controls
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Fund raising
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Human rights
International agencies
International cooperation
International law
International military forces
International relief
Law
Military assistance
Military strategy
NATO countries
NATO military forces
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear security measures
Nuclear weapons
Peace negotiations
Peacekeeping forces
Petroleum
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Political violence
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Rule of law
Russia
Sustainable development
Terrorism
United Nations
Uranium
War
War relief
Weapons of mass destruction
Women
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: 
Calls for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century that: (1) prevents future acts of terrorism by strengthening international institutions and respect for the rule of law; (2) reduces the threat and stops the spread of weapons of mass destruction and reduces the proliferation of conventional weapons; (3) addresses root causes of terrorism and violent conflict; (4) shifts U.S. budget priorities to more effectively meet U.S. security needs; and (5) pursues to the fullest extent alternatives to war.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6726-6727)
action_date: 2007-03-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3268)
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy.

Bill: 110-hres-228
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2007-03-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
 Extends the warm congratulations and best wishes of the House of Representatives to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 186 years ago.

action_date: 2007-03-13
text: 

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

 
Extends the warm congratulations and best wishes of the House of Representatives to the people of Greece as they celebrate the 186th anniversary of the independence of Greece.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed.
 
Notes the important role that Greece has played in the wider European region and in the community of nations since gaining its independence 186 years ago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 140). (text: CR H2450-2451)
action_date: 2007-03-13
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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 140).(text: CR H2450-2451)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2461-2462)
action_date: 2007-03-13
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: 2007-03-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 228.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2450-2453)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Mr. Wexler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 720) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-229
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2007-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Environmental Protection
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 720) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 720 (Water Quality Financing Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 720 (Water Quality Financing Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 179 (Roll no. 132). (text: CR H2345)
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 179 (Roll no. 132).(text: CR H2345)
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2350)
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 229.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2345-2351)
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 23.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee of the Whole.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-36, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-36, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on their web sites within 48 hours of such votes.

Bill: 110-hres-231
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
Congressional publicity
Congressional voting
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Record votes
Science, Technology, Communications
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all House Committees to post record votes on their web sites within 48 hours of such votes.
 
Exempts record votes taken in executive sessions in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to pregnancy resource centers.

Bill: 110-hres-232
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Family planning and birth control
Federal aid to health facilities
Health counseling
Maternal health services
Medical supplies
Pregnancy
Pregnant women
Sexual abstinence
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Expresses support for and commends the contribution of pregnancy resource centers, their staffs, and volunteers. Encourages Congress and federal and state agencies to provide assistance to such centers. Decries attempts to prevent such centers from serving women and men facing unplanned pregnancies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2404-2405)
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing over 200 years of sovereignty of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing support for efforts by the United States continue to strengthen its relationship with that country.

Bill: 110-hres-233
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Liechtenstein
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
 Recognizes over 200 years of sovereignty of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
 
 Supports U.S. efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Liechtenstein relationship. 

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Recognizes over 200 years of sovereignty of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
 
Supports U.S. efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Liechtenstein relationship.


Legislative actions:
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 501). (text: CR H6613)
action_date: 2007-06-18
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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 501).(text: CR H6613)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6630-6631)
action_date: 2007-06-18
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: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 233.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6612-6615)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Wyclef Jean for being named the "Roving Ambassador" for Haiti.

Bill: 110-hres-234
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Caribbean area
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Diplomats
Entertainers
Haiti
Haitians
Latin America
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Congratulates Wyclef Jean for being named Roving Ambassador for Haiti.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting an upgrade in Israel's relationship with NATO to that of a leading member of NATO's Mediterranean dialogue and to that of a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace.

Bill: 110-hres-235
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Collective security
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
NATO countries
NATO military forces
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) pluralistic and geographic expansion is necessary for its continued effectiveness and relevance; (2) Israel's demonstrated commitment to uphold democracy and to combat terrorism, in addition to its strategic and military capabilities, make Israel deserving of NATO membership; (3) the United States, as Israel's strong ally, should take the lead in supporting an upgrade in Israel's NATO relationship to that of a leading member of NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue and a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace; and (4) Israel's deepened relationship with NATO would be mutually beneficial to both Israel and NATO member states, including the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Removing a Minority Member from and electing certain Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-236
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2007-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Education and Labor
House Energy and Commerce
House Financial Services
House Homeland Security
House Science and Technology
House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 
Removes a named Minority Member from the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
 
Elects certain named Minority Members to specified Committees of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2420)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2420)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2420-2421)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting and encouraging greater support for Veterans Day each year.

Bill: 110-hres-237
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2007-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Day

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
 
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2007-10-23
text: 

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

 
Encourages Americans to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.
 
Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year in connection with the observance of Veterans Day calling on Americans to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11883)
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11883)
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 237.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11883-11885)
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-239
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 985) to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify which disclosures of information are protected from prohibited personnel practices; to require a statement in nondisclosure policies, forms, and agreements to the effect that such policies, forms, and agreements are consistent with certain disclosure protections.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 985 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-03-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 985 (Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146). (text: CR H2510)
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 146).(text: CR H2510)
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 145). (consideration: CR H2513-2514)
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 239.
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2510-2515)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 25.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived eexcept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of the bill, modified by the amendments recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-48, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-48, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Urging multilateral financial institutions to cancel completely and immediately Haiti's debts to such institutions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-241
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2007-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Caribbean area
Debt relief
Development credit institutions
Haiti
International Affairs
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: 
Urges: (1) the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), the Inter-American Development Bank, and other multilateral financial institutions to cancel Haiti's debts to such institutions; and (2) the Secretary of the Treasury to instruct U.S. Executive Directors at such institutions to use U.S. influence to accomplish this goal. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Introduced in House