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Congratulating Qatar on the occasion of Qatari-American Friendship Day.

Bill: 110-hres-396
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-05-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Middle East and North Africa
Qatar
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: 
Congratulates Qatar on the occasion of Qatari-American Friendship Day.
 
 Commends Qatar's progressive vision for the future.
 
 Wishes the Qatari people continued happiness and prosperity.
 
 Renews America's commitment to Qatar as a partner in freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1012)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the long and mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and France and congratulating France's President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy on his victory in the May 6, 2007, Presidential election.

Bill: 110-hres-398
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
France
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Recognizes the long and mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and France.
 
 Congratulates France's President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy on his victory in the Presidential election held on May 6, 2007.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Bill: 110-hres-399
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Families
Mothers
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Celebrates the role of mothers in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastating tornado of May 4, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-400
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Kansas
Tornadoes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Expresses sympathy to the citizens of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastating tornado that struck on May 4, 2007, and support for their efforts to rebuild.

action_date: 2007-05-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses sympathy to the citizens of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastating tornado that struck on May 4, 2007, and support for their efforts to rebuild.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5542)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5542)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 400.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5542-5544)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.

Bill: 110-hres-401
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Trails

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.
 
Honors the contributions National Trails Day has made to inspire the public and trail enthusiasts to discover, learn about, maintain, and celebrate trails.

action_date: 2007-06-05
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 Trails Day.
 
Honors the contributions National Trails Day has made to inspire the public and trail enthusiasts to discover, learn about, maintain, and celebrate trails.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5933)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5933)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 401.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5933)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Bill: 110-hres-402
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Department of Commerce
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Hurricanes
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special weeks
Weather forecasting

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
 
Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially at the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work to educate people about hurricane preparedness.
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work and the risks associated with hurricanes.

action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Hurricane Preparedness Week. 
 
Encourages the staff of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), especially at the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, and other appropriate federal agencies to continue their outstanding work to educate people about hurricane preparedness.
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such week as an opportunity to learn more about the Center's work and the risks associated with hurricanes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5493)
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5493)
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 402.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5493-5496)
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-403
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2008.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008).

action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1585 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 352). (text: CR H5060)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 352).(text: CR H5060)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 198 (Roll no. 351). (consideration: CR H5069-5070)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 403.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 403.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5060-5066, H5067-5071)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 61.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Armed Services now printed in the bill is consider as original text for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Each amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report (except as specified in section 4 of the resolution). It shall be in order at any time for the chairman of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-151, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-151, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1427) to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-404
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1427) to reform the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1427 (Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1427 (Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1585.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 186 (Roll no. 374). (text: CR H5338-5339)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 186 (Roll no. 374).(text: CR H5338-5339)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5354-5355)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H. Res. 404, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5343)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 404.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5338-5343)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
action_date: 2007-05-15
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 Financial Services now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-152, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-152, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2006, United Nations-brokered agreement between President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the reunification of Cyprus.

Bill: 110-hres-405
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cyprus
Europe
Greece
Middle East and North Africa
Negotiations
Treaties
Turkey
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Supports implementation of the July 8, 2006, U.N.-brokered agreement between President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the reunification of Cyprus. 

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Supports implementation of the July 8, 2006, agreement in order to prepare for new comprehensive negotiations leading to Cyprus' reunification within a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation as set out in the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.
 
 Calls upon the U.S. government to support the agreement's implementation in its entirety and without deviation from such process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11350)
action_date: 2007-10-09
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 H11350)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 405.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11350-11352)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8175)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls.

Bill: 110-hres-406
Sponsor: Rep. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: College sports
Discrimination in education
Education
Higher education
Sex discrimination
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Celebrates: (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education; and (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports.

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 

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

 
Celebrates: (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets of education; and (2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and girls in sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6588-6589)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6588-6589)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 406.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6588-6591)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1052)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the positive actions by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus aimed at opening additional crossing points along the cease-fire line, thereby contributing to efforts for the reunification of the island.

Bill: 110-hres-407
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Boundaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Cyprus
Europe
Middle East and North Africa
Military withdrawal
Sovereignty
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Commends the Republic of Cyprus for its steps aimed at opening additional crossing points along the cease-fire line, thereby contributing to efforts for the reunification of the island.
 
Calls on the U.S. government to continue its support for the reunification of the island, respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, and to work for the complete withdrawal of Turkish troops from Cyprus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1561-1562)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the Cathedral Square Corporation on its 30th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-408
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Affordable housing
Anniversaries
Congregate housing
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Housing and Community Development
Housing for the aged
Housing for the disabled
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: 
Recognizes and honors the tremendous accomplishments and dedication of Cathedral Square Corporation, a Vermont nonprofit housing development organization, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the tremendous accomplishments and dedication of Cathedral Square Corporation, a Vermont nonprofit housing development organization, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7795)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7795)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 408.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Mr. Hodes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7795-7796)
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-15
text: Introduced in House