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To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-375
Sponsor: Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2008-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Astronomy
Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Laboratories
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications
Space activities
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: 
Honors the goal of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) to celebrate astronomical discoveries.
 
Encourages the public to participate in IYA celebrations and activities, and discover more about the Universe and the science of astronomy.
 
Applauds the efforts of the employees, centers, and laboratories of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in promoting public understanding of the astronomical sciences during the IYA celebration.

action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 

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

Honors the goal of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) to celebrate astronomical discoveries.

Encourages the public to participate in IYA celebrations and activities, and discover more about the Universe and the science of astronomy.

Applauds the efforts of the employees, centers, and laboratories of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in promoting public understanding of the astronomical sciences during the IYA celebration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 H6252-6253)
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 H6252-6253)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 375.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6252-6254)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics, on an outstanding and historic season.

Bill: 110-hconres-376
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2008-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 
Congratulates the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics, on an outstanding and historic season.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics, on an outstanding and historic season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Received in the Senate.
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 H10210-10211)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10210-10211)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10210-10211)
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: 2008-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 6, 2008, as Louisa Swain Day.

Bill: 110-hconres-378
Sponsor: Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Special days
Voting rights
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Supports the designation of a Louisa Swain Day. (Louisa Swain became the nation's first woman voter on September 6, 1870.)

action_date: 2008-10-02
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of a Louisa Swain Day. (Louisa Swain became the nation's first woman voter on September 6, 1870.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10422-10423)
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10422-10423)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Received in the Senate.
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 H10214-10215)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10214-10215)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10214-10215)
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: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses.

Bill: 110-hconres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Declares that, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, June 26, 2008, or Friday, June 27, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
 
Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 26, 2008, through Friday, July 4, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 7, 2008.
 

action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 

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

 
Declares that, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, June 26, 2008, or Friday, June 27, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
 
Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 26, 2008, through Friday, July 4, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 7, 2008.
 

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

 
Declares that, when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, June 26, 2008, or Friday, June 27, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.
 
Declares that, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, June 26, 2008, through Friday, July 4, 2008, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 7, 2008.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6305-6306; text as passed Senate: CR S6305-6306)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6305-6306; text as passed Senate: CR S6305-6306)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 197 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H5949)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 197 (Roll no. 445).(text: CR H5949)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5962-5963)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on the adoption of the concurrent resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McKeon demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the concurrent resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5949)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.

Bill: 110-hconres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Recognizes the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations.
 
Urges the President to exert U.S. leadership to ensure that substantive U.N. reforms are fully implemented and that further reforms are adopted. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1333)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 110-hconres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Equality before the law
Law
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Supreme Court justices

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Honors Thurgood Marshall and celebrates his lifetime achievements on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

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

Honors Thurgood Marshall and celebrates his lifetime achievements on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2008-07-16
text: 

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

Honors Thurgood Marshall and celebrates his lifetime achievements on the 100th anniversary of his birth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6877-6878)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6877-6878)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Received in the Senate.
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6428)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6428)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 381.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6428-6432)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Schiff moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey on the 70th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Bill: 110-hconres-382
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Child labor
Congress
Congressional tributes
Employee rights
Ex-Members of Congress
Families
Hours of labor
Labor and Employment
Legislation
Minimum wages
New Jersey
Pay equity

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: 
Recognizes the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey on the 70th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
 
Acknowledges the importance and role the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 has played in shaping today's labor standards, especially minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor laws, and equal pay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of homeownership for Americans.

Bill: 110-hconres-383
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Affordable housing
Charities
Congress
Home ownership
Members of Congress
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) everyone in the United States should have a decent home in which to live; (2) Members of Congress should demonstrate the importance of volunteerism; (3) during the 110th, 111th, and 112th Congresses, Members are encouraged to participate in Congress Building America, a program in which congressional delegations work with Habitat for Humanity affiliates to build homes in their districts and states; and (4) these occasions should be used to emphasize and focus on the importance of providing decent homes for all people in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-384
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Access to health care
Commemorations
Government Operations and Politics
Health counseling
Health education
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Public service advertising
Sexually transmitted diseases
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS Testing Day.

Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance, encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and establish and maintain effective linkages to care and treatment services for individuals testing positive; (2) use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a fast and efficient method of HIV testing; (3) media organizations to carry messages in support of the Day; and (4) the President to emphasize the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans, especially among minority communities.

Expresses support for the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among minorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Bill: 110-hconres-386
Sponsor: Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Declaration of Independence
History
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
 Recognizes and celebrates the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

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

 Recognizes and celebrates the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8718)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8718)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8718)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sever diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe until such time as the President determines that Zimbabwe meets requirements relating to democratic, free and fair elections, basic civil liberties and human rights, and certain other requirements.

Bill: 110-hconres-387
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Democracy
Dictators
Diplomacy
Election administration
Foreign leaders
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Opposition (Political science)
President and foreign policy
Right of property
Rule of law
Sanctions (International law)
Zimbabwe

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should sever diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe until the President determines that: (1) Zimbabwe is governed by democratically elected national and local governments that respect civil liberties and human rights; (2) the Zimbabwean government has established an independent judiciary; and (3) Zimbabwe's current dictator, Robert Mugabe, is no longer part of the Zimbabwean government in any capacity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Republic of Colombia on its successful rescue mission and thanking Colombian President Alvaro Uribe for the safe return of the Americans held hostage by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia.

Bill: 110-hconres-389
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2008-07-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Colombia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Insurgency
Latin America
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 
Congratulates the Republic of Colombia and its military on the successful rescue mission that freed the 15 hostages held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) without any loss of life.
 
Thanks President Alvaro Uribe and the people of Colombia for the safe return of the three American hostages, Marc Gonsalves, Thomas Howes, and Keith Stansell.
 
Recognizes the close friendship between the United States and Colombia.
 
Calls upon FARC to release all remaining hostages and cease hostilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-390
Sponsor: Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
Honors the 28th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army for serving and protecting the United States.

action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Honors the 28th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army for serving and protecting the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 0 (Roll no. 590). (text: CR H8067)
action_date: 2008-09-15
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): 374 - 0 (Roll no. 590).(text: CR H8067)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8095-8096)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cole (OK) 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: 2008-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 390.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8067-8068)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House