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Expressing support for designation of April 16, 2008, as "National Golf Day".

Bill: 110-hres-1115
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Charities
Fund raising
Golf
Social Welfare
Special days
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Golf Day. Recognizes the recreational benefits of golf and its importance to the U.S. economy.

 Commends the allied golf associations for their leadership in promoting the game, their efforts to make it accessible, and their support of charitable activities in the community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Claude Denson Pepper, distinguished former Senator and Representative from Florida.

Bill: 110-hres-1116
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Florida
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Declares that the U.S. House of Representatives honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the Honorable Claude Denson Pepper, a former Senator and Representative from Florida, public servant, and statesman.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Declaring the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Earth Day and for developing the scientific and technological capabilities to achieve those goals.

Bill: 110-hres-1117
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alternative energy sources
Energy
Energy conservation
Energy research
Environmental Protection
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Earth Day.

Encourages the Department of Energy to step up its efforts in research, development, and demonstration of renewable energy technology and energy conservation techniques.

 Calls for all segments of American society to work together to ensure that the research and development necessary to uncover solutions to our major environmental problems occurs in a timely manner.

action_date: 2008-04-22
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 Earth Day.

Encourages the Department of Energy to step up its efforts in research, development, and demonstration of renewable energy technology and energy conservation techniques.

 Calls for all segments of American society to work together to ensure that the research and development necessary to uncover solutions to our major environmental problems occurs in a timely manner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2528)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2528)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1117.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2528-2530)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Mr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of John Archibald Wheeler and expressing condolences on his passing.

Bill: 110-hres-1118
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Astrophysics
Congressional tributes
Nuclear physics
Physics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Space activities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Professor John Archibald Wheeler, and expresses condolences on his passing.
 
Recognizes the profound importance of Dr. Wheeler's record as a pioneer in nuclear and theoretical physics and a long-time contributor to advancing mankind's understanding of the nature and workings of the universe.

action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 

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

Honors the life and accomplishments of Professor John Archibald Wheeler, and expresses condolences on his passing.

Recognizes the profound importance of Dr. Wheeler's record as a pioneer in nuclear and theoretical physics and a long-time contributor to advancing mankind's understanding of the nature and workings of the universe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2513-2514)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2513-2514)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1118.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2513-2515)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.

Bill: 110-hres-1119
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.
 
Acknowledges the diligent efforts of our major federally funded community service and volunteer programs. 

Recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of dedicated and caring individuals who have chosen to serve others through volunteerism.

Encourages all American people, of any age and background, to seek out opportunities to serve through volunteerism.

action_date: 2008-04-30
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.

Acknowledges the diligent efforts of our major federally funded community service and volunteer programs. 

Recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of dedicated and caring individuals who have chosen to serve others through volunteerism.

Encourages all American people, of any age and background, to seek out opportunities to serve through volunteerism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Ms. Giffords asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays be vacated to the end that the Chair put the question de novo. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2903-2904)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2903-2904)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1119.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2903-2904)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Supports the establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.

Bill: 110-hres-1120
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Antitrust law
Civil actions and liability
College sports
Education
Football
Governmental investigations
Higher education
Law
Restrictive trade practices
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
 Rejects the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I A Bowl Championship Series (BCS) football playoff system as an illegal restraint of trade that violates the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Calls for: (1) the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division to investigate and bring appropriate action to have the BCS system declared illegal and to require a playoff to determine a national champion; and (2) establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E644)
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Commending Miller Motorsports Park, the county of Tooele, and the State of Utah for hosting the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Superbike World Championship May 29 through June 1, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1121
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Motorcycles
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Salutes the riders and teams that compete at a professional, world-class level in the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Superbike World Championship. 
 
Congratulates Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele county, and the state of Utah for hosting the Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Armed Forces Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1122
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Coast guard
Marines
Military personnel
Navy
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Recognizes Armed Forces Day in appreciation of the members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Armed Forces Day in appreciation of the members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10216)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10216)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215-10216)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President of the United States not to commit the United States to any status of forces agreement or any other bilateral agreement with the Republic of Iraq that involves the continued presence of the United States Armed Forces in Iraq unless the agreement includes a provision under which the Republic of Iraq agrees to reimburse the United States for all costs incurred by the United States related to the presence of United States Armed Forces in Iraq after the effective date of the agreement.

Bill: 110-hres-1123
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2008-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Defense budgets
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements
Military occupation
Military operations
Military pay
President and foreign policy

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: 
Calls on the President not to commit the United States to any status of forces agreement or any other bilateral agreement with the Republic of Iraq that involves the presence of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq unless under the agreement Iraq agrees to reimburse the United States for all costs related to the presence of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq after such agreement's effective date, including pay and allowance costs for U.S. Armed Forces members serving in Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1124
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Brain diseases
Cancer
Caregivers
Congressional tributes
Families
Health
Health education
Medical personnel
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Calls for establishment of a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.

Applauds the actions of medical professionals and others who strive to combat and raise public awareness of brain tumors and brain cancer.

action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 
Calls for establishment of a National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
 
Applauds the actions of medical professionals and others who strive to combat and raise public awareness of brain tumors and brain cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/20078 H4123)
action_date: 2008-05-21
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 5/19/20078 H4123)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4433)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Smith (NJ) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1124.
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4123-4124)
action_date: 2008-05-19
text: Ms. Schakowsky moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5819) to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1125
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5819) to amend the Small Business Act to improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 190 (Roll no. 212). (text: CR H2577)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 190 (Roll no. 212).(text: CR H2577)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 211). (consideration: CR H2597-2598)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2597-2598)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1125, Mr. Welch moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) 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: 2008-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1125.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2577-2586)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 208.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-603, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-603, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830) to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1126
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2830 to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 183 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H2586)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 183 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H2586)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 187 (Roll No. 218). (consideration: CR H2594-2595, H2628-2629; text CR H2595)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2594-2595, H2628-2629)
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1126 Mr. Arcuri moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded a recorded vote which was ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1126.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1126.
action_date: 2008-04-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2586-2593)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 209.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendments in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and the Judiciary now printed in the bill, 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 printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. In the engrossment of H.R. 2830, the Clerk shall add the text of H.R. 2399, as passed by the House, as new matter at the end of H.R. 2830; conform the title of H.R. 2830 to reflect the addition to the engrossment of H.R. 2399 and to further conform the engrossment as necessary.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-604, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-604, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Introduced in House