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Commending the Orange County Water District and its employees for their sound financial management and innovative groundwater management, water quality, water efficiency, and environmental programs, on its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-1199
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
California
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Government Operations and Politics
Groundwater
Local employees
Local finance
Water Resources Development
Water conservation
Water districts
Water pollution control
Water quality
Water supply

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
 Commends the Orange County Water District, California, and its employees for their sound financial management and innovative groundwater management, water quality, water efficiency, and environmental programs, on its 75th anniversary. 

action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 

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

 
Commends the Orange County Water District, California, and its employees for their sound financial management and innovative groundwater management, water quality, water efficiency, and environmental programs, on its 75th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5426)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/17/2008 H5426)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 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: 2008-06-18
text: The Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1199 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5547)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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: 2008-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1199.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5426-5428)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed Forces and their families.

Bill: 110-hres-1200
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Families
Family services
Military dependents
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
 Honors military support groups for their support of members of the Armed Forces and their families.

action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
 Honors military support groups for their support of members of the Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 0 (Roll no. 589). (text: CR H8062)
action_date: 2008-09-15
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): 374 - 0 (Roll no. 589).(text: CR H8062)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8094-8095)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cole (OK) 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: 2008-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1200.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8062-8065)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the grave concern of the House of Representatives for Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran's continued actions to undermine the legitimate Lebanese Government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora, and their systematic violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, 1701, and 1747.

Bill: 110-hres-1201
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Iran
Israel
Kidnapping
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military personnel
Peacekeeping forces
Prisoners of war
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
 Demands that U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, 1701, and 1747 concerning Lebanon be implemented. 
 
Calls for the immediate election of a Lebanese president in accordance with the Lebanese constitution.
 
Expresses: (1) support for the legitimate government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora and the extension of its authority throughout Lebanon; (2) support for a democratic Lebanon; (3) support for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) troops; (4) concern that the international community's failure to live up to its commitments to stop Hezbollah's rearmament could once again lead to war; and (5) commitment to the release of the abducted Israeli soldiers.
 
Condemns Iran and Syria for sponsoring and arming terrorist organizations internationally and within Lebanon.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1202
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil-military relations
Compensatory education
Dropouts
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Foundations
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
National Guard
Scholarships
Social Welfare
Special days
Youth employment
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day to improve the education, life skills, and employment potential of America's high school dropouts though public awareness, scholarships, higher education assistance, mentoring, and job development programs.

action_date: 2008-07-22
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 a National Guard Youth Challenge Day to improve the education, life skills, and employment potential of America's high school dropouts though public awareness, scholarships, higher education assistance, mentoring, and job development programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-22
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. 514). (text: CR H6783)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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. 514).(text: CR H6783)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6795)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1202.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6783-6784)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning May 11, 2008, as "National Nursing Home Week".

Bill: 110-hres-1203
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Congressional tributes
Families
Health
Long-term care
Medical personnel
Nursing homes
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Nursing Home Week. 

Recognizes that a majority of people in the United States will require long-term services at some point.

Honors nursing home residents and the people who care for them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the goals and ideals of Flag Day in the Republic of Haiti.

Bill: 110-hres-1204
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorations
Flags
Haiti
Holidays
Latin America
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
Recognizes the goals and ideals of Flag Day in the Republic of Haiti. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Noting that the Government of Iraq will likely enjoy $32 billion in surplus oil revenues in 2008 and requesting the Government of Iraq to dedicate $1 billion to address the needs of Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.

Bill: 110-hres-1205
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
Calls on the governments of the United States and Iraq to work together in easing the suffering of the refugees and internally displaced persons.
 
Suggests that the Iraqi Government significantly augment its contribution to efforts on behalf of this displaced population.
 
Requests that Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki propose in his supplemental budgetary request to the Iraqi Parliament in June 2008 that $1 billion be dedicated to meeting the needs of this community.
 
Requests that the Iraqi Parliament accept this budgetary request.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic exploration; and, enhance consumer education.

Bill: 110-hres-1206
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative energy sources
Commerce
Congress
Consumer education
Energy conservation
Energy demand
Energy efficiency
Energy security
Energy supplies
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Petroleum refineries
Public-private partnerships
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's growing long-term energy demands and maintain our economic viability in the world marketplace, any comprehensive and economically viable energy bill must address: (1) expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; (2) increased domestic refining capacity; (3) promotion and incentivization of increased conservation and energy efficiency; (4) expansion and promotion of additional research and development through methods such as public-private partnerships; and (5) enhanced consumer awareness and education regarding methods to increase energy efficiency and available alternative fuel sources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
action_date: 2008-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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: 2008-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that youth who age out of foster care should be given special care and attention.

Bill: 110-hres-1208
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child welfare
Congressional tributes
Foster home care
Social Welfare
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 
Supports former foster care youth as they overcome many emotional, physical, and social obstacles in the pursuit of healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Recognizes former foster care youth organizations for their dedication to reforming and improving the foster care system.

Encourages reviews of federal and state programs conducted under title IV of the Social Security Act that would improve services to help former foster care youth succeed in their transition to adulthood and independence. 

action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 

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

Supports former foster care youth as they overcome many emotional, physical, and social obstacles in the pursuit of healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives.

Recognizes former foster care youth organizations for their dedication to reforming and improving the foster care system.

Encourages reviews of federal and state programs conducted under title IV of the Social Security Act that would improve services to help former foster care youth succeed in their transition to adulthood and independence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4173)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4173)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1208.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4173-4175)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Mr. Lewis (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association.

Bill: 110-hres-1209
Sponsor: Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Governors

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 
Recognizes the leadership of the nation's governors. Honors their contributions to American politics and society.
 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week.

Bill: 110-hres-1210
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Creative thinking
Education
Educational innovations
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Learning
Nonprofit organizations
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Students
Teachers
Teaching
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 
Commends the students, teachers, schools, and volunteers who participate in the Destination ImagiNation program, which promotes students' development of creativity, teamwork, and problem solving skills. 
 
Encourages more teachers and schools to participate in the program.
 
Supports the designation of Destination ImagiNation Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House that the Guidelines on General Crimes, Racketeering Enterprise and Terrorism Enterprise Investigation as modified on May 30, 2002 ("Ashcroft Guidelines") should be rescinded and replaced by the former Guidelines ('Levi guidelines') to protect Americans from domestic Federal Bureau of Investigation spying in the absence of suspected criminal activity.

Bill: 110-hres-1211
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Armed Forces and National Security
Criminal investigation
Department of Justice
Electronic surveillance
Emergency Management
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Organized crime
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Attorney General should rescind the Guidelines on General Crimes, Racketeering Enterprise and Terrorism Enterprise Investigation as modified on May 30, 2002 (Ashcroft Guidelines), and reinstate the previous Guidelines adopted in 1976 (Levi Guidelines); and (2) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) should require a reasonable indication that a federal crime has been, is being, or will be committed before it engages in domestic spying or other investigative activity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E989)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6049) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1212
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Income tax
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6049) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 194 (Roll no. 339). (text: CR H4330)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 194 (Roll no. 339).(text: CR H4330)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 338). (consideration: CR H4346-4347)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4346-4347)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1212, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1212 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1212.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4330-4337)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-660, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-660, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House