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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 5 through 11, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1073
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2008-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Local employees
Special weeks
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2008-04-29
text: 

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

 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
 
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2824)
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2824)
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1073.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2824-2825)
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E486)
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial.

Bill: 110-hres-1074
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Foundations
History
Minorities
Monuments and memorials
Native Americans
Sculpture
Social Welfare
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: 
Honors sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, the Ziolkowski family, and the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation on the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the mountain carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial (in South Dakota).

action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 

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

Honors sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, the Ziolkowski family, and the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation on the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the mountain carving of the Crazy Horse Memorial (in South Dakota).


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 H4069)
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 H4069)
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. 1074.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4069)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained.

Bill: 110-hres-1075
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2008-04-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Buddhism
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal justice information
Detention of persons
Dissenters
East Asia
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Internet
Law
Mass media
Political prisoners
Public demonstrations
Religion
Religious liberty
Rule of law
Science, Technology, Communications
Tibet
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: 
Condemns the Chinese government's: (1) dispersion and detention of peaceful Tibetan protesters; and (2) policy of using the Internet and news media to control society.
 
Expresses: (1) admiration for the spiritual leadership provided by the Dalai Lama; and (2) solidarity with the Tibetan people.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should call upon the Chinese government to: (1) permit peaceful protest; (2) permit free news media coverage; (3) comply with Chinese criminal law and provide details about Tibetans detained or charged with a crime; (4) engage in substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lama and his representatives over Tibet's future; and (5) abide by international human rights agreements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the courts to uphold the fundamental and constitutional right of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

Bill: 110-hres-1076
Sponsor: Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2008-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Appellate courts
California
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Constitutional law
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Home schooling
Judicial opinions
Licenses
Parent and child
Secondary education
Supreme Court decisions
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: 
Commends the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District in Los Angeles, California, for allowing a rehearing of the decision in the 
In re Rachel L.
 case, requiring parents to hold a teaching license in order to legally homeschool their children.
 
Calls upon the court to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion that parents have a fundamental and constitutional right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to peace and prosperity.

Bill: 110-hres-1078
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2008-04-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Environmental Protection
Food relief
Health
Hunger
International environmental cooperation
Poverty
Social Welfare
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the United States House of Representatives that: (1) the elimination of poverty and hunger, assurance of basic health and education for all, and resolution of environmental crises remain key foreign policy goals for the United States; and (2) a Global Marshall Plan holds potentially transformative power to foreign development assistance that would demonstrate U.S. commitment to peace and prosperity to people who may have doubted the dedication of the United States to those ideals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1079
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2008-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month (April 2008), including raising public awareness about financial education.
 
Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing indebtedness in the United States.
 


action_date: 2008-04-29
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 Financial Literacy Month (April 2008), including raising public awareness about financial education.

Recognizes the importance of managing personal finances, increasing personal savings, and reducing indebtedness in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H2815)
action_date: 2008-04-29
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): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 224).(text: CR H2815)
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2828-2829)
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1079.
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2814-2820)
action_date: 2008-04-29
text: Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.

Bill: 110-hres-1080
Sponsor: Rep. Whitfield, Ed [R-KY-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Military history
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: 
Recognizes the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), also known as the Screaming Eagles, as one of the great divisions of American military history, and acknowledges their contributions.
 
Recognizes America's debt to the 101st for the extraordinary service, sacrifice, and patriotism of such soldiers and their families.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

 
Recognizes the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), also known as the Screaming Eagles, as one of the great divisions of American military history, and acknowledges their contributions.
 
Recognizes America's debt to the 101st for the extraordinary service, sacrifice, and patriotism of such soldiers and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 487). (text: CR H6421)
action_date: 2008-07-14
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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 487).(text: CR H6421)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6447-6448)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1080.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6421-6422)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Courtney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".

Bill: 110-hres-1081
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2008-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorations
Environmental Protection
Environmental health
Environmental research
Health services administration
Medical research
Public health
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Public Health Week; (2) the efforts of public health professionals, first responders, states, municipalities, and local communities to incorporate measures to adapt health care systems to address impacts of climate change; and (3) the role of adaptation in preventing impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, the improvement of health status and equity through efforts to address climate change, and the need to include health policy in the development of climate responses.

Encourages: (1) further research, interdisciplinary partnership, and collaboration to understand and monitor the health impacts of climate change, for preparedness activities, and for improvement of health care infrastructure; and (2) every American to learn about the impact of climate change on health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2537) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1083
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Environmental Protection
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2537) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2537 (Beach Protection Act of 2007).

action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2537 (Beach Protection Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 179).
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 179).
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Considered as unfinished business.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on the H. Res. 1083, the Chair put the question on adoption, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Matsui demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1083.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2175-2176)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 200.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of 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 Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-572, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-572, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1084
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2016) to establish the National Landscape Conservation System.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2016 (National Landscape Conservation System Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 188 (Roll no. 165). (text: CR H2093)
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 188 (Roll no. 165).(text: CR H2093)
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 190 (Roll no. 164). (consideration: CR H2096-2097)
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1084.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2093-2098)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of 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 Natural Resources now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-573, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-573, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1085
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Railroad freight operations
Railroad passenger traffic
Railroads
Special days
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1086
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Nurses
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.

action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/6/2008 H3064)
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 5/6/2008 H3064)
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Frelinghuysen 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: 2008-05-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1086.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3064-3067)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Mr. Green, Gene moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the North American Free Trade Agreement must be renegotiated to foster fair trade that truly benefits all the people of Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Bill: 110-hres-1087
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Canada
Customs unions
Free trade
International Affairs
Latin America
Mexico
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) must be renegotiated to foster fair trade that benefits all the people of Canada, the United States, and Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House