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Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March 2008 as "National Criminal Justice Month".

Bill: 110-hres-945
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2008-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: 
Urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to promote awareness of how to prevent and respond to crime through National Criminal Justice Month.

action_date: 2008-04-01
text: 

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

Urges policymakers, criminal justice officials, educators, victim service providers, nonprofits, community leaders, and others to promote awareness of how to prevent and respond to crime through National Criminal Justice Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1854-1855)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1854-1855)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 945.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1854-1857)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center on its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-946
Sponsor: Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Health
New York State
Veterans' hospitals

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Recognizes the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center on its 75th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishing him well during his time of transition and his inauguration on February 25, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-947
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Presidential inaugurations
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Congratulates Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishes him well during his transition and on his inauguration on February 25, 2008. 

action_date: 2008-02-07
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishes him well during his transition and on his inauguration on February 25, 2008. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR 2/6/2008 H580)
action_date: 2008-02-07
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): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 41).(text: CR 2/6/2008 H580)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H783)
action_date: 2008-02-06
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: 2008-02-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 947.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H580-583)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Kansas ("KU") football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and having the most successful year in program history.

Bill: 110-hres-948
Sponsor: Rep. Boyda, Nancy E. [D-KS-2]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Kansas
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Congratulates the University of Kansas football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Congratulates the University of Kansas football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and for having the most successful year in program history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 396 - 0, 12 Present (Roll no. 118). (text: CR H1427)
action_date: 2008-03-11
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): 396 - 0, 12 Present (Roll no. 118).(text: CR H1427)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1514)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 948.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1427-1428)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the 100th Anniversary of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Bill: 110-hres-949
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chambers of commerce
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Georgia
International competitiveness
Metropolitan areas
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Recognizes the leaders and members of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce for their 100 years of dedicated service to the economic development of Augusta, Georgia, and commends their efforts to ensure Augusta's continued competitiveness in domestic and global economies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 19th annual "Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities" which will be held from January 26, 2008, to February 3, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-950
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anthropology
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
Florida

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Recognizes the 19th annual &quot;Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities&quot; which shall be held from January 26-February 3, 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-952
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Special days
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Teacher Day should be established to honor and celebrate teachers.

action_date: 2008-05-05
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Teacher Day should be established to honor and celebrate teachers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 202 - 168 (Roll no. 241).
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to reconsider the vote.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 368 - 0 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H3042)
action_date: 2008-05-05
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): 368 - 0 (Roll no. 240).(text: CR H3042)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3045-3046)
action_date: 2008-05-05
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: 2008-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 952.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3042-3044)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Bill: 110-hres-953
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2008, National Support Our Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

action_date: 2008-03-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2008, National Support Our Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1608)
action_date: 2008-03-12
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 H1608)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 953.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1608-1609)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Mr. McIntyre moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E101)
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of duty near Yuma, Arizona, on January 19, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-954
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Border patrols
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Recognizes the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as U.S. Border Patrol agents.
 
 Honors Luis Aguilar for his service as a Border Patrol agent and for his sacrifice to the United States, and extends condolences to his family.

action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Recognizes the dedication and sacrifice made by the men and women who have lost their lives while serving as U.S. Border Patrol agents.
 
 Honors Luis Aguilar for his service as a Border Patrol agent and for his sacrifice to the United States, and extends deepest condolences to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 43). (text: CR H820)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-12
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): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 43).(text: CR H820)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H848-849)
action_date: 2008-02-12
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: 2008-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 954.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H820-823)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Mr. Thompson (MS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-955
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration on the same day it is presented to the House of any resolution reported on the legislative day of Thursday, February 7, 2008, relating to a bill to provide economic stimulus.

action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration on the same day it is presented to the House of any resolution reported on the legislative day of Thursday, February 7, 2008, relating to a bill to provide economic stimulus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 974, H. Res. 955 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of Thursday, February 7, 2008, relating to a bill to provide economic stimulus.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-522, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-522, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-956
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965.
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 190 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H628)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 190 (Roll no. 33).(text: CR H628)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 196 (Roll no. 32). (consideration: CR H638-639)
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 956.
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H628-640)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: It shall be in order to consider as an 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 Education and Labor now printed in the bill. H. Res. 941 is laid upon the table.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-523, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-523, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through March 2, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-957
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Debt
Finance and Financial Sector
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Recognizes the importance of increasing the savings rate and reducing consumer indebtedness in the United States through effective social marketing campaigns.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of America Saves Week (February 24-March 2, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the patriotic and professional men and women serving in the United States Marine Corps in defense of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-958
Sponsor: Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
City councils
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal-city relations
Government Operations and Politics
Grants-in-aid
Intergovernmental fiscal relations
Marines
Military personnel
Recruiting and enlistment
Rescission of appropriated funds

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Condemns the City Council of Berkeley, California, for impugning the integrity and professionalism of the Marine Corps. Recommends that any special federal projects funding provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, for Berkeley be rescinded.

Recognizes: (1) the service and sacrifices of members of the Armed Forces and their families; and (2) the efforts of the United States Marine Corps Recruiting Command.

 Commends the unique and significant role the Marine Corps has played in upholding U.S. freedom and security.

 Reaffirms a commitment to ensuring that policy disagreements do not compromise the honor and sacrifice of serving military personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Adopt-a-Platoon program, which encourages support to deployed soldiers through letters, care packages, pen pal campaigns, and monetary donations.

Bill: 110-hres-959
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Charitable contributions
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Nonprofit organizations
Postal service
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Honors the contributions of the Adopt-a-Platoon Soldier Support Effort for supporting deployed U.S. service members in all branches of the military.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House