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Commending David Ray Ritcheson, a survivor of one of the most horrific hate crimes in the history of Texas, and recognizing his efforts in promoting Federal legislation to combat hate crimes.

Bill: 110-hres-535
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Hate crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Commends the late David Ray Ritcheson for his activism in contributing and raising awareness toward the elimination of hate crimes.

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

Commends the late David Ray Ritcheson for his activism in contributing and raising awareness toward the elimination of hate crimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8220-8221)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8220-8221)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8220-8226, H8253)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Welch asked unanimous consent that the proceedings by which the yeas and nays were ordered on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.Res. 535 be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 535.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7631-7632)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse Team as the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Champions.

Bill: 110-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Maryland
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Congratulates the Johns Hopkins Men's Lacrosse Team for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-537
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Emergency Management
Emergency communication systems
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months
Telephone

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
 Supports the designation and goals of &quot;National 9-1-1 Education Month.&quot;
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation designating such a month and calling for appropriate ceremonies, training events, and activities.

action_date: 2008-03-10
text: 
Supports the designation and goals of &quot;National 9-1-1 Education Month.&quot;
 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation designating such a month and calling for appropriate ceremonies, training events, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 108). (text: CR H1422)
action_date: 2008-03-10
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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 108).(text: CR H1422)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1430)
action_date: 2008-03-10
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: 2008-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 537.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1421-1423)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1493)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Mukhtar Mai for her courage and her humanitarian work.

Bill: 110-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Human rights
Pakistan
South Asia
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Recognizes Mukhtar Mai for her courage to fight for justice and for promoting education and being a champion of women's rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in "National Night Out", which occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland security.

Bill: 110-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Citizen participation
Commemorations
Community policing
Crime prevention
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Federal-local relations
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
National service
School security
Social Welfare
Special days
Terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Night Out. 
Requests that the President: (1) focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reduction of school crime by delivering speeches, convening meetings, and directing the Administration to make crime reduction an important priority; and (2) coordinate the efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the USA Freedom Corps, the Citizen Corps, the National Senior Service Corps, and AmeriCorps to participate by supporting local efforts, neighborhood watches, and local officials, including law enforcement personnel, to provide homeland security and combat terrorism in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-540
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Judiciary
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7719)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7719)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7719)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Marines of Company M (or "Mike Company") of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division on the occasion of their 25th Annual Reunion.

Bill: 110-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Marines
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Recognizes and commends the Marines of Company M (&quot;Mike Company&quot;) of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, on the occasion of their 25th annual reunion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8125)
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8125)
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8125)
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Mrs. Tauscher asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee on Armed Services discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National Guard.

Bill: 110-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Congressional tributes
Families
Iraq
Labor and Employment
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military occupation
Military operations
National Guard
South Asia
Survivors' benefits

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Unconditionally supports the members of the National Guard and recognizes their sacrifices made on behalf of the United States.
 
States that the House of Representatives will: (1) do everything in its power to ensure that the National Guard receives the resources it needs; and (2) support the families of Guard members who have died while serving on active duty.

action_date: 2007-12-18
text: 
Unconditionally supports the members of the National Guard and recognizes their sacrifices made on behalf of the United States.
 
States that the House of Representatives will: (1) work to ensure that the National Guard receives the resources it needs; and (2) support the families of Guard members, especially those who have died while serving on active duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 1180). (text: CR 12/17/2007 H15492)
action_date: 2007-12-18
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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 1180).(text: CR 12/17/2007 H15492)
action_date: 2007-12-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H16768)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 542.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15492-15494)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 110-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease
Department of Health and Human Services
Economics and Public Finance
Health
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Postage stamps
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical research relating to Alzheimer's disease; and (2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for that purpose any amounts becoming available from the sale of that stamp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the border fence dispute with Mexico.

Bill: 110-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Boundaries
Dispute settlement
Economic assistance
Illegal aliens
Immigration
International agencies
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should work with Mexico through the International Boundary and Water Commission to resolve the border fence dispute before assuming sole financial responsibility for removing the fence; and (2) if the Mexican government does not respect the Commission's authority to resolve border problems the U.S. government should reduce its foreign assistance to Mexico by the amount spent to remove and reconstruct the fence on U.S. territory. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Mukhtar Mai for her courage and her humanitarian work.

Bill: 110-hres-546
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2007-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Human rights
Pakistan
South Asia
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 
Recognizes Mukhtar Mai for her courage to fight for justice and for promoting education and being a champion of women's rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3043) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2007-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3043) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3043 (FY2008 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2007-07-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3043 (FY2008 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 178 (Roll no. 634). (text: CR H7867)
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 178 (Roll no. 634).(text: CR H7867)
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7872-7873)
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 547, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Washington objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum. The Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum is considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7868)
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7866-7868)
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 547.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 88.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-235, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-235, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2007-07-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Ethiopia
International agencies
Peace

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) congratulates the people of Ethiopia on Ethiopia's second millennium and recognizes Ethiopia's long and rich history; (2) commends Ethiopia's contribution to peace and stability on the African continent through its role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU); (3) recognizes the longstanding Ethiopia-U.S. relationship; (4) commends the organizers of the second millennium celebration in Ethiopia and the United States; and (5) calls for a peaceful and jubilant celebration of Ethiopia's second millennium. 

action_date: 2007-11-05
text: 
Congratulates the people of Ethiopia on Ethiopia's second millennium and recognizes Ethiopia's long and rich history.
 
 Commends Ethiopia's contribution to peace and stability on the African continent through its role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
 
 Recognizes the longstanding Ethiopia-U.S. relationship.
 
 Commends: (1) the organizers of the second millennium celebration in Ethiopia and the United States; and (2) the peaceful and jubilant celebration of Ethiopia's second millennium. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12469)
action_date: 2007-11-05
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 H12469)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12469-12471)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in House