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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1260
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Computer security measures
Congressional tributes
Internet
Safety measures
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month (June 2008).
 
Recognizes that the month provides the U.S. citizens an opportunity to learn more about being safe and responsible online.
 
Commends national and community organizations for promoting safe Internet use and providing information and training that develops critical thinking and decision making skills needed to use the Internet safely.
 
Calls on parents, educators, Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, community leaders, Internet service providers, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety.

action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month (June 2008).
 
Recognizes that the month provides the U.S. citizens an opportunity to learn more about being safe and responsible online.
 
Commends national and community organizations for promoting safe Internet use and providing information and training that develops critical thinking and decision making skills needed to use the Internet safely.
 
Calls on parents, educators, Internet safety organizations, law enforcement, community leaders, Internet service providers, and volunteers to increase their efforts to raise the level of awareness for the need for online safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6309)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6309)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1260.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6309-6311)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating East High School in Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 "We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution" national competition.

Bill: 110-hres-1261
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bill of Rights
Civics education
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Secondary education
Student activities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Congratulates East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the 2008 &quot;We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution&quot; national competition.

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Congratulates those who participated in the 2008 &quot;We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution&quot; national competition and East High School of Denver, Colorado, on winning the competition.
 
Recognizes the importance of civics education and the role such competition plays in promoting the principles of democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6504)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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 H6504)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1261.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6504-6507)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Commerce should use all reasonable measures to ensure that every person is counted in the 2010 decennial census.

Bill: 110-hres-1262
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Census

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Demands that the 2010 decennial census count every person living in the United States, any U.S. territory or possession, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and all federal civilian and military personnel serving abroad. Urges the Secretary of Commerce to use all reasonable means to achieve that goal. 

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

Demands that the 2010 decennial census count every person living in the United States, any U.S. territory or possession, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and all federal civilian and military personnel serving abroad. Urges the Secretary of Commerce to use all reasonable means to achieve that goal. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10215)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10215)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches.

Bill: 110-hres-1263
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Computer crimes
Computer hackers
Computer security measures
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional information resources
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Urges the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are: (1) alerted to the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties; and (2) fully briefed on how to protect themselves and their official records and communications from electronic security breaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: DEBATE - The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: On motion to refer the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: The previous question on the motion to refer the resolution was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5287)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to refer the resolution. (consideration: CR H5287)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1263.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5280-5287)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the private property rights protections guaranteed by the 5th Amendment to the Constitution on the 3rd anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision on Kelo v. City of New London.

Bill: 110-hres-1264
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Eminent domain
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Right of property
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that state and local governments: (1) should only execute the power of eminent domain for the public good; (2) must always justly compensate affected individuals in accordance with the Fifth Amendment; (3) should never use eminent domain to advantage one private party over another; and (4) should not construe 

 
Kelo v. City of New London 
(
Kelo) 
as justification to abuse the power of eminent domain.
 
Reserves to Congress the right to address through legislation any abuses of eminent domain by state and local government in light of 
Kelo
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5749) to provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.

Bill: 110-hres-1265
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5749) to provide for a program of emergency unemployment compensation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 192 (Roll no. 408). (text: CR H5333)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 192 (Roll no. 408).(text: CR H5333)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 407). (consideration: CR H5342, H5343-5344)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5343-5344)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1265, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings(WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1265.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5333-5342)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 234.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-710, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-710, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and expressing support for continuing to enlarge the alliance.

Bill: 110-hres-1266
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Central Asia
Collective security
Commemorations
Conferences
Congressional tributes
Croatia
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Macedonia
Montenegro
NATO countries
Negotiations
Serbia
Sovereignty
Summit diplomacy

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
 Congratulates Albania and Croatia on being invited by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to begin accession talks. 
 
 Supports: (1) the invitations to initiate an Intensified Dialogue between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia; and (2) the enlargement of NATO, and the NATO declaration at the Bucharest Summit that NATO should remain open to European democracies able to assume membership responsibilities. 
 
 Affirms that any decision about NATO membership will be made through member consensus and that no country outside of NATO has a vote or veto with respect to such decisions.

action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Congratulates Albania and Croatia on being invited by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to begin accession talks. 
 
 Supports: (1) the invitations to initiate an Intensified Dialogue between NATO and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia; and (2) the enlargement of NATO, and the NATO declaration at the Bucharest Summit that NATO should remain open to European democracies able to assume membership responsibilities. 
 
 Affirms that any decision about NATO membership will be made through member consensus and that no country outside of NATO has a vote or veto with respect to such decisions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7338)
action_date: 2008-07-30
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 H7338)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1266.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7338-7340)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Mount Olive College Trojans for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Baseball National Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-1267
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Congratulates the Mount Olive College Trojans for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Baseball National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign assistance is a critical instrument for achieving our national security goals and that modernizing United States foreign assistance should become a national priority.

Bill: 110-hres-1268
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congress
Congressional-executive relations
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Government Operations and Politics
Military assistance
Technical assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Supports the comprehensive modernization of the U.S. foreign assistance apparatus to meet 21st century global challenges.
 
 Calls for a renewed partnership between Congress and the Administration to define a common vision of the role and management of U.S. foreign assistance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 110th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Philippines.

Bill: 110-hres-1269
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Asians
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Defense burdensharing
East Asia
Filipino Americans
History
International cooperation
Military personnel
Philippines
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of the sovereign country of the Philippines on June 12, 1898.
 
Reaffirms U.S.-Philippines bonds of friendship and cooperation. 
 
Supports increased public awareness of the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence of the Philippines.
 
Recognizes the courage of the Filipino and Filipino American servicemen and servicewomen who have fought alongside and in the U.S. Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-1271
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Home ownership
Housing and Community Development
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month (June 2008).
 
Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month (June 2008).

Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5977)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5977)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Price (GA) 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: 2008-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1271.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5977-5979)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Cleaver moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first woman to preside over the floor of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1272
Sponsor: Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Indian education
Minorities
Native Americans
Oklahoma
Teachers
Women
Women in government

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Recognizes Alice Mary Robertson for her spirit of service and dedication to her country, and honors her as a great American in recognition of her contributions to the state of Oklahoma and nationwide in the House of Representatives.
 

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Alice Mary Robertson for her spirit of service and dedication to her country, and honors her as a great American in recognition of her contributions to the state of Oklahoma and nationwide in the House of Representatives.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10678)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10678)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10678)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House