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Recognizing College Summit for its achievements in increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students, and encouraging the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how the Federal Government can support the efforts of College Summit.

Bill: 110-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2007-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colleges
Congress
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional committees (Senate)
Congressional tributes
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Higher education
House Education and Labor
Nonprofit organizations
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Social Welfare
Student enrollment

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Recognizes College Summit, a nonprofit organization, for its dedication to increasing college enrollment rates in low-income communities.
 
Encourages the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how to further College Summit's mission to increase the college enrollment rate of low-income students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2007-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Ovarian cancer
Preventive medicine
Special months
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-09-24
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 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
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 H8717)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8717)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8717)
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: 2008-09-24
text: Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2007-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Prostate cancer
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of available prostate cancer screening methods and treatment options; (2) increase research funding commensurate with the seriousness of the disease to improve screening, treatments, and cures; and (3) implement policy that improves access to, and the quality of, health care services that detect and treat prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1957)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of National Preparedness Month and encouraging all Americans to take precautions to preserve lives and minimize the effects of a terrorist attack.

Bill: 110-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2007-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Special months
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its governmental, nongovernmental, and private sector partners to strengthen the nation's readiness for a terrorist attack during National Preparedness Month. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the unequivocal support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to self defense in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Syria.

Bill: 110-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2007-09-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms sales
Biological warfare
Chemical warfare
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomacy
Economic assistance
Environmental Protection
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Iran
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Military assistance
North Korea
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear warfare
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions (International law)
Science, Technology, Communications
South Asia
Sovereignty
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
Technology transfer

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Expresses support for Israel's right to self defense in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Syria.
 
Pledges to continue to work with Prime Minister Olmert to ensure that Israel continues to receive critical military and economic assistance needed to address the growing security threat of Syria and Iran.
 
Condemns: (1) the government of Syria for its continued support of terrorism and its illicit chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons activities, including close cooperation with North Korea; (2) the government of North Korea for providing Syria with technology, expertise, and materials to develop nuclear weapons; and (3) Syria and Iran for continuing to provide support to Hezbollah and Palestinian terrorist groups.
 
Urges President Bush to: (1) condemn the government of North Korea for providing Syria with nuclear technology and expertise and to reexamine diplomatic discussions with North Korean in light of such activities; and (2) support strengthening U.S. sanctions against Syria. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 976) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for small businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2007-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 
Sets forth a rule for the consideration of H.R. 976 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 

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

Sets forth a rule for the consideration of H.R. 976 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 

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

Sets forth a rule for the consideration of H.R. 976 (Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 199, 2 Present (Roll no. 904). (text: CR H10803)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 215 - 199, 2 Present (Roll no. 904).(text: CR H10803)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 197 (Roll no. 903). (consideration: CR H10814-10815)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 675.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On motion to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 190 (Roll no. 902).
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Mr. McGovern moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair (consideration: CR H10804)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Mr. Rogers (MI) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Point of order raised by Mr. Rogers (MI) on the content of the measure. Mr. Rogers (MI) stated that the provisions of H. Res. 675 violate House earmark rules. Point of order overruled by the Chair.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10803-10815)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 976.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-346, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-346, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that it shall continue to be the policy of the United States, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan such defense articles and services as may be necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability.

Bill: 110-hres-676
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2007-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: East Asia
Military assistance
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 
States that: (1) it shall continue to be U.S. policy, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan defense articles and services necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; and (2) the United States should determine the nature and quantity of such defense articles and services based solely upon Taiwan's legitimate defense needs.

action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 

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

 
States that: (1) it shall continue to be U.S. policy, consistent with the Taiwan Relations Act, to make available to Taiwan defense articles and services necessary for Taiwan to maintain a sufficient self-defense capability; and (2) the United States should determine the nature and quantity of such defense articles and services based solely upon Taiwan's legitimate defense needs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11094)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11094)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 676.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11094-11096)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 52) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 52) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2008.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 52 (FY2008 Continuing Resolution).

action_date: 2007-09-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 52 (FY2008 Continuing Resolution).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10910-10911)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10910-10911)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 192 (Roll no. 908). (consideration: CR H10912)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 677.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10910-10912)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: All points of order against the joint resolution and against its consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 rule XXI.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-348, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-348, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2693) to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.

Bill: 110-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2693) to direct the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard regulating worker exposure to diacetyl.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2693 (Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act).

action_date: 2007-09-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2693 (Popcorn Workers Lung Disease Prevention Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10908)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10908)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 193 (Roll no. 909). (consideration: CR H10910, H10912-10913)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10912-10913)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 678, Ms. Sutton moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 678.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10908-10910)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2693 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-349, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-349, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bill: 110-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2007-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Democracy
Ethnic relations
Europe
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Minorities
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and (2) that Bosnia and Herzegovina should begin the process of adopting a new constitution that is based on democracy and civic representation and that fully eliminates ethno-territorial arrangements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial.

Bill: 110-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2007-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
District of Columbia
Monuments and memorials
Vandalism
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 
Condemns all attacks upon the memory of veterans and their service to the United States, as exemplified by the incident of vandalism of September 7, 2007, (at the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, Washington, D.C.).

action_date: 2007-10-23
text: 

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

 
Condemns all attacks upon the memory of veterans and their service to the United States, as exemplified by the incident of vandalism of September 7, 2007, (at the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, Washington, D.C.).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 989). (text: CR H11879)
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 989).(text: CR H11879)
action_date: 2007-10-23
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: 2007-10-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 680.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11879-11883, H11888)
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
To express the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the Medicare national coverage determination on the treatment of anemia in cancer patients.

Bill: 110-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2007-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Blood diseases
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Department of Health and Human Services
Drugs
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Medicaid
Medicare
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should: (1) begin an immediate reconsideration of the final National Coverage Determination on the Use of Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents in Cancer and Related Neoplastic Conditions; (2) consult with members of the clinical oncology community to determine appropriate revisions to such Determination; and (3) implement appropriate revisions to such Determination as soon as feasible and provide a briefing to Congress in advance of announcing such changes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2007-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2007-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Introduced in House