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Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

Bill: 110-hconres-42
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft pilots
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congressional tributes
History
Military aircraft
Military history
Military personnel
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Honors the heroic service and sacrifice of the 6,500 glider pilots of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.

action_date: 2007-03-20
text: 

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

 
Honors the heroic service and sacrifice of the 6,500 glider pilots of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2677)
action_date: 2007-03-20
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 161).(text: CR H2677)
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2687)
action_date: 2007-03-20
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: 2007-03-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 42.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2677-2680)
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Mrs. Boyda (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2267)
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should implement Recommendation 9 of the Iraq Study Group Report.

Bill: 110-hconres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Diplomacy
Iran
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Negotiations
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 

 
Resolves that the President should implement Recommendation 9 of the Iraq Study Group Report. (The report's Recommendation 9 urges the United States to engage directly with Iran and Syria and to consider incentives, as well as disincentives, in seeking constructive results.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the new strategy in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hconres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2007-01-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congress and military policy
Diplomacy
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval supplies
Military occupation
Military operations
Military training
President and foreign policy
Special forces (Military science)
Terrorism
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the House of Representatives supports the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group that: (1) the repositioning of U.S. troops to reflect strategic and tactical needs as determined by U.S. commanders in Iraq meet the objectives of training and equipping the Iraqi military, containing terrorism through special operations and rapid reaction forces, and ensuring the transfer of responsibility from United States to Iraqi control; (2) the United States establish an explicit framework for cooperation and coordination with Iraqi leaders that includes the achievement of specific milestones and objectives within a reasonable time frame; (3) the U.S. government launch a new diplomatic initiative to unite the region and build international consensus for stability and reconstruction in Iraq; and (4) any policies enacted by the Administration with regard to Iraq are implemented in direct and continued consultation with Congress and relevant House and Senate committees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq and not to exercise United States control of the oil resources of Iraq.

Bill: 110-hconres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Energy
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military bases
Military occupation
Military operations
Petroleum
Petroleum industry

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: 
Declares that it is the policy of the United States not to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq; and (2) exercise U.S. control over Iraqi oil resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the efforts and contributions of the members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the United States Armed Forces during and following World War II who were responsible for the preservation, protection, and restitution of artistic and cultural treasures in countries occupied by the Allied armies.

Bill: 110-hconres-48
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Cultural property
Cultural relations
East Asia
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
History
Military occupation
Monuments and memorials
Officer personnel
Presidential commissions
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Recognizes the men and women who served in the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program under the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the U.S. Armed Forces for their heroic role in the preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and other artifacts of inestimable cultural importance in Europe and Asia during and following World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Veterans' organizations
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces.
 
Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States.
 
Encourages all Americans to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 
Congratulates the Military Order of the Purple Heart on its 75th anniversary as a national organization whose goals are to preserve and sustain the honor of the Armed Forces.
 
Commends all Purple Heart recipients for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
 
Encourages all Americans to learn about the Purple Heart and the honor, courage, and bravery it symbolizes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8927)
action_date: 2007-07-30
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 7/31/2007 H8927)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 49.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8927-8928)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.

Bill: 110-hconres-50
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil-military relations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Dissenters
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
International law
Latin America
Law
Murder
Opposition (Political science)
Organization of American States (OAS)
Police brutality
Political parties
Political persecution
Rule of law
Torture
Treaties
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. 
 
Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military. 
 
Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela.
 
Expresses support for the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for his continued attention and support for freedom of expression in Venezuela.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Wear Red Day.

Bill: 110-hconres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2007-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Agriculture and Food
Alcoholism
Cardiovascular diseases
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Diet
Drug abuse
Eating disorders
Exercise
Health education
Medical personnel
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Obesity
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Smokeless tobacco
Smoking
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Wear Red Day. 
 
Encourages: (1) Americans nationwide to wear red on that day to show support for women's heart disease awareness; (2) all American women to embrace the goals of The Heart Truth campaign and take action to modify, prevent, and control their risk factors for heart disease; and (3) all Americans to exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight, develop good eating habits, avoid tobacco, drugs, and excessive alcohol, and have regular checkups to take advantage of screenings that can detect heart disease-related problems early. 
 
Reaffirms our nation's commitment to fighting heart disease by promoting awareness about its causes, risks, and prevention and by promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during National Architecture Week.

Bill: 110-hconres-53
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2007-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Architecture
Arts, Culture, Religion
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: 
Expresses that it is the sense of Congress that the contributions of the architectural profession should be recognized and celebrated during &quot;National Architecture Week.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E259)
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Southwest Louisiana.

Bill: 110-hconres-54
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-7]
Introduced: 2007-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Museums
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: 
Supports and encourages the creation of National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana. 

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 and encourages the creation of National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in southwest Louisiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 H5937-5938)
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 H5937-5938)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 54.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5937-5939)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the plight of Kashmiri Pandits has been an ongoing concern since 1989 and that their physical, political, and economic security should be safeguarded by the Government of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir.

Bill: 110-hconres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2007-02-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ethnic relations
Hinduism
Human rights
Immigration
India
Indigenous peoples
Islamic fundamentalism
Minorities
Pakistan
Political violence
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
Repatriation
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: 
Condemns the human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits. 
 
Urges the government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism by dismantling the terrorist infrastructure on territory under its control, so that all Kashmiris can live, work, and worship in peace.
 
 Encourages the government of the Republic of India and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir to ensure that Kashmiri Pandits are treated with respect and are able to safely return to Kashmir. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of peoples of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Historians
History
Leadership
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that Arthur Schomburg should be recognized for his leadership and contributions in documenting, recording, and researching the historical contributions to society of people of African descent and for his efforts to combat racial and ethnic discrimination in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
History
Immigrants
Immigration
Internal migration
Libraries
Minorities
New York City
Racial discrimination
Racial violence
Research centers
Slavery

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in educating the people of the United States about the African-American migration experience.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her commitment to the African-American community.

Bill: 110-hconres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Minority business enterprises
Women
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be recognized as one of history's greatest businesswomen and role models for the Nation's young people.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House