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Urging the Department of Health and Human Services to prepare a long-term, comprehensive plan to medically monitor all individuals who were exposed to the toxins of Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and to treat all those sick or injured.

Bill: 110-hres-128
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Environmental Protection
Health planning
Health surveys
Medical screening
Medical tests
New York City
Poisons
September 11, 2001
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Urges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to: (1) develop a long-term, comprehensive plan to medically monitor all individuals who were exposed to the toxins of Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to treat all those sick or injured; and (2) submit the plan to Congress and the President as quickly as possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E270)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Lorraine C. Miller as the Clerk; and (2) Daniel P. Beard as Chief Administrative Officer.

action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 

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

 
Elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Lorraine C. Miller as the Clerk; and (2) Daniel P. Beard as Chief Administrative Officer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the CAO Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the CAO Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the Clerk Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the portion of the resolution electing the Clerk Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H1233; text as passed House: CR H1230)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: DIVISION OF THE QUESTION - Mr. Ehlers demanded that the question of adoption be divided. Without objection, the question was divided and the Chair put the question on adoption of each portion of the resolution. (consideration: CR H1233)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 129.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1230-1233)
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana their first Lombardi Trophy.

Bill: 110-hres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Football
Indiana
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Congratulates the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana their first Lombardi Trophy. 

action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana their first Lombardi Trophy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1293)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1293)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1293-1297)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the lifetime contributions of Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart on the dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the Florida International University College of Law.

Bill: 110-hres-131
Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colleges
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Cuban Americans
Democracy
Education
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Judges
Latin America
Law
Lawyers
Legislators
Mayors
Names
School buildings

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Honors Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart for his lifetime of accomplishments contributing to democracy.
 
Recognizes the Florida International University dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the College of Law as an appropriate tribute to his memory.

action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 

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

 
Honors Rafael Jose Diaz-Balart for his lifetime of accomplishments contributing to democracy.
 
Recognizes the Florida International University dedication of the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall at the College of Law as an appropriate tribute to his memory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1304)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1304)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 131.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1304-1306)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

Bill: 110-hres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
District courts
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Lawyers
Local officials
Minorities
Minorities in government
New York City
New York State
State legislators
Women
Women in government

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Acknowledges the lifelong service of Constance Baker Motely to the United States as a talented civil rights lawyer, dedicated public servant, and skillful jurist.
 
Commends her for: (1) her 39-year tenure on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; and (2) her lifelong commitment to the advancement of civil rights and social justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 547) to facilitate the development of markets for alternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection.

Bill: 110-hres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 547) to facilitate the development of markets for alternative fuels and Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel through research, development, and demonstration and data collection.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 547 (Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act).
 

action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 547 (Advanced Fuels Infrastructure Research and Development Act).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1350)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1350)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1356)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 133.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1350-1356)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. 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 Science and Technology now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-9, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-9, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security for their efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Recognizes the employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their efforts and contributions to protect the nation.

action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for their efforts and contributions to protect the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H1426)
action_date: 2007-02-12
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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 93).(text: CR H1426)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1447-1448)
action_date: 2007-02-12
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: 2007-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1426-1430)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Mr. Carney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E284)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established.

Bill: 110-hres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and universities. 
 
Supports the designation of a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and universities. 
 
Supports the designation of a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10115; text of measure as introduced: CR H10115)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the occasion of their 95th anniversary, for providing quality age-appropriate experiences that prepare girls to become the leaders of tomorrow and for raising issues important to girls.

Bill: 110-hres-136
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Families
Girl Scouts
Health
Obesity
Women
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Commends the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for: (1) its efforts to launch a national dialogue on the issue of obesity among young girls; (2) its leadership and expertise in knowing the needs of girls through the work of the Girl Scout Research Institute; and (3) actively promoting issues important to girls.

action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 

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

 
Commends the Girl Scouts of the United States of America for: (1) its efforts to launch a national dialogue on the issue of obesity among young girls; (2) its leadership and expertise in knowing the needs of girls through the work of the Girl Scout Research Institute; and (3) actively promoting issues important to girls.


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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H2412)
action_date: 2007-03-12
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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 137).(text: CR H2412)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2419)
action_date: 2007-03-12
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: 2007-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 136.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2412-2414)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and six decades of public service of Jacob Birnbaum and especially his commitment freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction.

Bill: 110-hres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Emigration
Europe
Former Soviet states
Human rights
Immigration
International Affairs
Jews
Religion
Religious liberty
Russia
U.S.S.R.

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Honors the life and public service of Jacob Birnbaum on the occasion of his 80th birthday, especially his commitment to freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction.

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and public service of Jacob Birnbaum on the occasion of his 80th birthday, especially his commitment to freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction.


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 voice vote. (text: CR H6605)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H6605)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 137.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6605-6607)
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: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of Hot Springs National Park on its 175th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arkansas
Congress
Environmental Protection
Legislation
National parks
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Recognizes the important contributions of Hot Springs National Park to the history of conservation in the United States on its 175th anniversary. 

action_date: 2007-03-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the important contributions of Hot Springs National Park to the history of conservation in the United States on its 175th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 157). (text: CR H2627)
action_date: 2007-03-19
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): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 157).(text: CR H2627)
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (CR H2637-2638)
action_date: 2007-03-19
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: 2007-03-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 138.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2627-2628)
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Administration
House Standards of Official Conduct
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Elects certain named Majority Members to the House Committees on House Administration and on Standards of Official Conduct.

action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Majority Members to the House Committees on House Administration and on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1350)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1350)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1350)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House