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Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Bill: 110-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2007-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Emergency Management
Floods
Gulf States
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the Gulf Coast region to the U.S. economy, as well as the cultural contributions of its people.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for all individuals still affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita two years after these terrible natural disasters struck.

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of the Gulf Coast region to the U.S. economy, as well as the cultural contributions of its people.
 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for all individuals still affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita two years after these terrible natural disasters struck.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8839-8840)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8839-8840)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8839-8840)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Mourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contributions to the people of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-553
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2007-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Johnson Administration
Married people
Presidential families
Women
Women in public life

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: 
Honors the life of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson.

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

Honors the life of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson.


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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 688). (text as passed in House: CR H8237)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 688).(text as passed in House: CR H8237)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8254-8255)
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. 553.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8237-8241)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.

Bill: 110-hres-554
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10097)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10097)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 554.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10097-10098)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Mr. Welch (VT) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-08-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.

Bill: 110-hres-555
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Health
Health education
Minorities
Minority health
Special days
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc.

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as "America's National Churchill Museum", and commending its efforts to recognize the importance of the historic legacy of Sir Winston Churchill and to educate the people of the United States about his legacy of character, leadership, and citizenship.

Bill: 110-hres-556
Sponsor: Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9]
Introduced: 2007-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Archives
Arts, Culture, Religion
Cold War
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
History
International Affairs
Libraries
Military history
Missouri
Museums
United Kingdom
World War I
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as &quot;America's National Churchill Museum&quot;; (2) the importance of the continuing collection, preservation, and interpretation of the historical materials held by the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library toward enhancing the knowledge and understanding of Sir Winston Churchill's historic legacy; and (3) the immense importance of World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Commends the &quot;Lessons of Leadership&quot; offered by the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library educational outreach programs about the life and leadership of Sir Winston Churchill during those conflicts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-558
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3074) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008).

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3074 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008).


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8245)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8245)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 179 (Roll no. 690). (consideration: CR H8255-8256)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8255-8256)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 558, the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 558.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8245-8252)
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-242, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-242, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 479) to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for enforcement of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-559
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2007-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 479) to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for enforcement of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Boehner. Petition No: 110-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis2.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Regarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela.

Bill: 110-hres-560
Sponsor: Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6]
Introduced: 2007-07-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American investments
Americans in foreign countries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Energy
Energy industries
Engineers
Expropriation
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Petroleum industry
Public-private partnerships
Right of property
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Stockholders
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: 
Expresses outrage over Hugo Chavez's recent actions respecting control of energy companies operating in Venezuela.
 
 Encourages the protection of investment and respect for the sanctity of property rights.
 
 Recognizes the hard work and contributions of American workers, engineers, and scientists abroad, without whom, projects in Venezuela would not exist.
 
 Urges: (1) American companies to stand up for their shareholders' property rights; and (2) the U.S. government to continue providing a model of public-private cooperation to the world in delivering on the energy needs of its citizens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3093) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-562
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3093) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008).

action_date: 2007-07-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3093 (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8412)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8412)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 195 (Roll no. 716). (consideration: CR H8417-8418)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8412-8418)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
action_date: 2007-07-23
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: 2007-07-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-255, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-255, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for the African-American community.

Bill: 110-hres-563
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2007-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Cabinet officers
Clinton Administration
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 
 Recognizes the dedication and devotion of former Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown to public service.
 
 Commends his actions and achievements and his inspiring example to the African-American community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters.

Bill: 110-hres-565
Sponsor: Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
Congressional voting
House Rules
House rules and procedure
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 
Amends Rule XVI (Motions and Amendments) of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the division of a question under debate. Provides that any division of a question into distinct propositions shall depend on the propositions involved and not upon grammatical structure.
 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive clause 5 (on the divisibility of questions under debate) of Rule XVI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Electing a minority member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-566
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2007-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Homeland Security
House Science and Technology
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Homeland Security and on Science and Technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8605)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8605)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8605)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-567
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1 (Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-07-27
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 1 (Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8789)
action_date: 2007-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8789)
action_date: 2007-07-27
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8797)
action_date: 2007-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 567.
action_date: 2007-07-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8789-8797)
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-260, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-260, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion") of the Iowa National Guard.

Bill: 110-hres-568
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Infantry
Iowa
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
National Guard

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: 
Expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the members and families of the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard upon their return home from their deployment in Iraq.

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses gratitude for the service and sacrifices of the members and families of the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry of the Iowa National Guard upon their return home from their deployment in Iraq.


Legislative actions:
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8928)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8928)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 568.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8928-8930)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House