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Expressing support of the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1128
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
History
Horses
Special months
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month. 

action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Carriage Driving Month. 


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 voice vote. (text: CR H6784)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H6784)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1128.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6784-6785)
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: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Regarding the readiness of the Armed Forces of the United States, and the implications for national security.

Bill: 110-hres-1129
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Defense budgets
Economics and Public Finance
Military readiness
Supplemental appropriations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Declares that, because of U.S. Armed Forces readiness shortfalls, Congress should immediately pass a clean FY2008 global war on terror supplemental.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being.

Bill: 110-hres-1130
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Special weeks
Teachers
Teaching

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession to encourage students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-May 10, 2008.

action_date: 2008-04-30
text: 

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

 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession to encourage students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-May 10, 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2901)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2901)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1130.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2901-2903)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as National STD Awareness Month and urging the House of Representatives to focus greater attention on activities related to the prevention of STDs and screening and treatment for STDs.

Bill: 110-hres-1131
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Medical screening
Preventive medicine
Sexually transmitted diseases
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National STD Awareness Month by requesting that the federal government, states, localities, and nonprofit organizations observe the month with appropriate programs and activities with the goal of increasing knowledge of the risks of STDs and protecting Americans of all ages.

Recognizes the human toll of the STD epidemic and makes the prevention and cure of STDs a higher public health priority.

Calls on U.S. citizens to learn what screenings are recommended and to seek appropriate care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1132
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Federal law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers
Police
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
 Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 

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

Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.


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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2008 H4081-4082)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 5/19/2008 H4081-4082)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402)
action_date: 2008-05-19
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: 2008-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1132.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4081-4083)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball championships.

Bill: 110-hres-1133
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minnesota
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Congratulates the Winona State University Warriors for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II men's Basketball National Championship. 

action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
Congratulates the Winona State University Warriors for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II men's Basketball National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 316). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3714)
action_date: 2008-05-14
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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 316).(text: CR 5/13/2008 H3714)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3823)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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: 2008-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1133.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3714-3715)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Mr. Walz (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to reveal her commonsense plan to lower gasoline prices.

Bill: 110-hres-1135
Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean [R-NV-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Congress
Congressional leadership
Diesel motor
Energy prices
Gasoline
House of Representatives
Legislation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Recommends that within five legislative days the Speaker shall introduce in the form of a bill a commonsense plan to help bring down skyrocketing gasoline and diesel prices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion ("Triple Nickles") of the United States Army.

Bill: 110-hres-1136
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Airborne troops
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Blacks
Congressional tributes
History
Infantry
Military history
Military personnel
Minorities
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Honors and expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the members of the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion (&quot;Triple Nickles&quot;) and their families on the 65th anniversary of the unit's activation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Carnival Memphis for its promotion of the commercial interests and economic development of Memphis, Shelby County, and the greater mid-southern region for 77 years.

Bill: 110-hres-1138
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Charities
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
Social Welfare
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Congratulates and recognizes the achievements of Carnival Memphis and its honorees in both the business and philanthropic communities for their community impact in the city of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee, on the 77th anniversary of Carnival Memphis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet "fit to fight".

Bill: 110-hres-1139
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Military bases
Navy
Shipbuilding
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulates the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet fit to fight.

action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 

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

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Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulates the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet fit to fight.


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 voice vote. (text: CR H6773-6774)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H6773-6774)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1139.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6773-6775)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Mr. Abercrombie moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.

Bill: 110-hres-1140
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Admission of nonimmigrants
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Economic assistance
Employee training
Executive Office of the President
Executive reorganization
Federal officials
Foreign leaders
Foreign service
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
Labor and Employment
Legislation
President and foreign policy
Presidential appointments
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of asylum
Sanctions (International law)
Treaties
United Nations
Visas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
 Recognizes the tenth anniversary of the signing of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (IRFA) and the fundamental importance of religious freedom within U.S. historical experience and foreign policy.
 
 Urges all United Nations member states to respect their obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 
 Calls on the President to appoint a National Security Advisor on International Religious Freedom, promote respect for religious freedom, and address the findings and recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding asylum-seekers in the United States.
 
 Calls on the Secretary of State to: (1) ensure that no foreign government official who has been directly involved in particularly severe violations of religious freedom receives a U.S. visa; (2) ensure that religious freedom is a key part of dialogue with all countries where concerns exist; (3) ensure that U.S. foreign aid program funding promotes respect for religious freedom; (4) ensure that religious freedom and other human rights training is required of all foreign service officers; and (5) develop strategies to address new religious freedom concerns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace.

Bill: 110-hres-1141
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Labor and Employment
Occupational health and safety
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Recognizes Workers Memorial Day to honor and remember workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1142
Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Identification devices
Missing children
Photography
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day; and (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph (and urges all parents and guardians to follow this precaution). Acknowledges that National Missing Children's Day should remind Americans not to forget the children who are still missing and not to waver in the effort to reunite them with their families.

action_date: 2008-05-19
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Missing Children's Day and encourages all Americans to plan events to raise public awareness about the issue of missing children; and (2) that one of the most important tools for law enforcement to use in the case of a missing child is an up-to-date, good quality photograph and urges all parents and guardians to follow this precaution. 

Acknowledges that National Missing Children's Day should remind Americans not to forget the children who are still missing and not to waver in the effort to reunite them with their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4094)
action_date: 2008-05-19
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 H4094)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1142.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4094-4095)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.

Bill: 110-hres-1143
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2008-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Apples
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Apple Month and the Apple Crunch.

action_date: 2008-07-31
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 Apple Month and the Apple Crunch.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/29/2008 H7220)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/29/2008 H7220)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7706)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx 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: 2008-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1143.
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7220-7221)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Mr. Davis (IL) 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: 2008-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Introduced in House