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Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the anniversary of its founding on November 10, 1775.

Bill: 110-hconres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2007-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Marines

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 
Remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Marine Corps in serving and defending the United States on the 232nd anniversary of its creation.

action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 

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

 
Remembers, honors, and commends the achievements of the U.S. Marine Corps in serving and defending the United States on the 232nd anniversary of its creation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15490-15491)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15490-15491)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 246.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15490-15492)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in health programs that alleviate disease and poverty, and reduce premature death in developing nations, especially through programs that combat high levels of infectious disease, improve children's and women's health, decrease malnutrition, reduce unintended pregnancies, fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy behaviors, and strengthen health care capacity.

Bill: 110-hconres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2007-11-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Malaria
Poverty
Social Welfare
Technical assistance
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) contributing to improving health in developing nations is in the vital interest of the United States as it helps protect the health of the American people, facilitates development among partner nations, and cultivates a positive U.S. image; and (2) investments in health, particularly investments that reach disadvantaged populations, contribute to poverty alleviation. 

Acknowledges the need to strengthen health care systems to meet essential health needs.

 Expresses support for U.S. investments in reducing the global burdens of HIV/AIDS and malaria through the President's Emergency Program for AIDS Relief and the President's Malaria Initiative.

Encourages the U.S. government to expand adoption and implementation of policies and programs that alleviate the greatest burden of disease in developing nations in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service should incorporate consideration of global warming and sea-level rise into the comprehensive conservation plans for coastal national wildlife refuges, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-248
Sponsor: Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal behavior
Animals
Archaeology
Arts, Culture, Religion
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coastal zone
Commemorations
Ecological research
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment
Fishes
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Historic sites
History
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Nature conservation
Outdoor recreation
Planning
Plants
Sea level
Sports and Recreation
Tourism
Wildlife
Wildlife refuges

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) should incorporate consideration of the effects of global warming and sea-level rise into the comprehensive conservation plan for each coastal national wildlife refuge. 

Calls for such plans to address how global warming and sea-level rise will affect: (1) the ecological integrity, archaeological and cultural values, and distribution, migration patterns, and abundance of fish, wildlife, and plant populations and related habitats of the refuge; (2) areas within the refuge that are suitable for use as administrative sites or visitor facilities; and (3) opportunities for compatible wildlife-dependent recreational uses of the refuge. 

 Calls for the Director of the USFWS to conduct an assessment of the potential impacts of global warming and sea-level rise on coastal national wildlife refuges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2335)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Hostelling International USA for 75 years of service to intercultural understanding and to youth travel.

Bill: 110-hconres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2007-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Families
Hotels, motels, etc.
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Transportation and Public Works
Travel
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: 
Congratulates Hostelling International USA for its 75 years of service.
 
Commends Hostelling International USA for its contributions to intercultural exchange and leadership in the field of youth travel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations such as the United Nations.

Bill: 110-hconres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2007-11-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: East Asia
International agencies
Taiwan
United Nations
United Nations membership

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Taiwan and its people deserve U.N. membership; and (2) the United States should fulfill the commitment it made in the 1994 Taiwan Policy Review to more actively support Taiwan's membership in appropriate international organizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Commending the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for its work of promoting energy efficiency for 30 years.

Bill: 110-hconres-251
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2007-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Energy
Energy efficiency
Energy research
Energy security
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Laboratories
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists in government

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: 
Commends the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for its work of promoting energy efficiency for 30 years and seeking other avenues of energy independence.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the scientists and employees of the NREL and their exemplary service to the United States.

action_date: 2007-12-05
text: 

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

 
Commends the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for its work of promoting energy efficiency for 30 years and seeking other avenues of energy independence.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the scientists and employees of the NREL and their exemplary service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H14183)
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H14183)
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 251.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1483-14184)
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Mr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that no Federal or State requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings should require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize such energy efficient lighting if the lighting contains mercury.

Bill: 110-hconres-252
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2007-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Congress
Day care
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Energy
Energy conservation
Energy efficiency
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Higher education
Hospitals
Legislation
Lighting
Mental care facilities
Mercury
Nursing homes
School buildings
Social Welfare
State laws

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that no federal or state requirement to increase energy efficient lighting in public buildings should require a hospital, school, day care center, mental health facility, or nursing home to install or utilize lighting that contains mercury.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Hispanic American Heroes Resolution

Bill: 110-hconres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Hispanic Americans
Military personnel
Minorities
Patriotism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: 
Hispanic American Heroes Resolution - Recognizes Hispanic Americans who have served and continue to serve as members of the U.S. Armed Forces for their courage on the battlefield, as well as their determination, discipline, selfless service, and patriotism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.

Bill: 110-hconres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Fallin, Mary [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2007-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Government Operations and Politics
Oklahoma
Statehood (American politics)

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: 
Recognizes the centennial of Oklahoma statehood and wishes its people another 100 years of continued growth, prosperity, and achievement.

action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the centennial of Oklahoma statehood and wishes its people another 100 years of continued growth, prosperity, and achievement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 403 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 1173). (text: CR H15479-15480)
action_date: 2007-12-17
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): 403 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 1173).(text: CR H15479-15480)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15726-15727)
action_date: 2007-12-17
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: 2007-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 254.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15479-15480)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-12-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Theodor Criveanu for being named by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority, as Righteous Among the Nations for his heroic efforts to save Romanian Jews during the Holocaust.

Bill: 110-hconres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-11-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Europe
History
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Jews
Religion
Rescue work
Romania

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: 
Honors Theodor Criveanu for his efforts to save Romanian Jews during the Holocaust and for being named by Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority, as Righteous Among the Nations.
 
 Promotes education to preserve the legacy of the righteous gentiles who risked their lives to save innocent Jews. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2394-2395)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern regarding arms transfers to Iran and Syria by the Russian Federation and entities in the Russian Federation and urging the President of the United States to implement sanctions against such entities found to be in violation of United States law prohibiting arms transfers to Iran and Syria.

Bill: 110-hconres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2007-11-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms sales
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
Russia
Sanctions (International law)
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: 
Expresses strong concern over Russia's continued arms sales to Iran and Syria.
 
Urges the President to implement sanctions against Russian entities engaged in arms sales to Iran or Syria.
 
 Urges the government of Russia to play a constructive role in establishing peace in the Middle East. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1429.

Bill: 110-hconres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2007-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Department of Health and Human Services
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Homeless
House of Representatives
Law
Legislation
Preschool education
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: 
Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1429 (Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulations that require Head Start agencies to implement policies and procedures to ensure that homeless children are identified and prioritized for enrollment.

action_date: 2007-11-14
text: 

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

 
Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1429 (Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulations that require Head Start agencies to implement policies and procedures to ensure that homeless children are identified and prioritized for enrollment.

action_date: 2007-11-14
text: 

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

 
Makes corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1429 (Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007) to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue regulations that require Head Start agencies to implement policies and procedures to ensure that homeless children are identified and prioritized for enrollment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14385, S14387)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14385, S14387)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H13885)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H13885)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H13885)
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Mr. Kildee asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the kidnapping and hostage-taking of 3 United States citizens for over 4 years by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and demanding their immediate and unconditional release.

Bill: 110-hconres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2007-11-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Colombia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug traffic
Extortion
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Insurgency
Kidnapping
Latin America
Murder
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: 
Condemns: (1) the kidnappings of Keith Stansell, Thomas Howes, and Marc Gonsalves by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and calls for their immediate release; (2) FARC for the murder of Tom Janis and for its use of kidnapping for ransom, extortion, and drug trafficking, and for supporting and spreading terror within Colombia.
 
Expresses sympathy to the hostages' relatives. 
 
Reiterates that the U.S. government supports efforts to secure the hostages' safe return to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Introduced in House