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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.

Bill: 110-hres-521
Sponsor: Rep. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2007-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Housing and Community Development
New York State
Olympic games
Small towns
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
Congratulates the Village of Lake Placid, New York, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of hosting the 1932 Winter Olympic Games.

Encourages: (1) all Americans to visit the state-of-the-art Olympic facilities in Lake Placid; and (2) the United States Olympic Committee to select Lake Placid to represent the United States in a future bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Village of Lake Placid, New York, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of hosting the 1932 Winter Olympic Games.
 
Encourages: (1) all Americans to visit the state-of-the-art Olympic facilities in Lake Placid; and (2) the United States Olympic Committee to select Lake Placid to represent the United States in a future bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8213)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8213)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 521.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8213-8214)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical and educational significance of the Freedom Schooner Amistad's 14-month 2007 Atlantic Freedom Tour, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that preserving the legacy of the Amistad story is important in promoting multi-cultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.

Bill: 110-hres-522
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2007-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
History
Sailing ships
Slavery
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
 Recognizes the historical and educational significance of the Freedom Schooner Amistad's Atlantic Freedom Tour. 
 
 Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that preserving the legacy of the Amistad should be regarded as a means of fostering multicultural dialogue, education, and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging recognition, and supporting the goals and ideals, of National Aphasia Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-523
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2007-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Brain
Health
Neurology
Special months
Speech disorders
Stroke

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Aphasia Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1425)
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reaffirm the commitments of the United States to the 2001 Doha Declaration on the TRIPS Agreement and Public Health and to pursuing trade policies that promote access to affordable medicines.

Bill: 110-hres-525
Sponsor: Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Access to health care
Commerce
Developing countries
Drug industry
Drugs
Free trade
Generic drugs
Health
Intellectual property
International Affairs
Medical research
Patents
Pharmaceutical research
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Urges the United States to: (1) honor U.S. commitments made in the 2001 World Trade Organization Doha Declaration on the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement and Public Health, which allows World Trade Organization (WTO) members to fully use the flexibilities in the TRIPS Agreement to protect public health and promote access to medicines for all; (2) not place countries on the &quot;Special 301&quot; Priority Watch List for exercising such flexibilites, such as issuing compulsory licenses to obtain generic medicines; (3) not ask developing countries that are trading partners to adopt measures to protect public health intellectual property rights in excess of protections required in the TRIPS Agreement; and (4) support new global norms for promoting medical research and development. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting home ownership and responsible lending.

Bill: 110-hres-526
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Commerce
Congress
Consumer education
Consumer protection
Counseling
Debtor and creditor
Fees
Finance and Financial Sector
Fines (Penalties)
Foreclosure
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Government regulation
Law
Legislation
Mortgage banks
Mortgages
Real estate appraisal
Social Welfare
Standards
Usury

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Declares the sense of the House that specified government action should be taken that protects buyers from unscrupulous mortgage brokers and lenders.

action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Declares the sense of the House that specified government action should be taken that protects buyers from unscrupulous mortgage brokers and lenders.
 
Declares that such action should: (1) enforce rules to eliminate unfair and deceptive practices in sub-prime mortgage lending; (2) encourage lenders to evaluate a borrower's ability to reasonably repay any mortgage loan; (3) establish clear minimum standards for mortgage originators; (4) require that disclosures clearly and effectively communicate necessary information about any mortgage loan to the potential borrower; (5) reduce or eliminate abuses in prepayment penalties; (6) address appraisal and other mortgage fraud; (7) raise public awareness regarding mortgage originators whose loans have high foreclosure rates; and (8) increase opportunities for loan counseling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 7 (Roll no. 609). (text: CR 7/10/2007 H7448-7449)
action_date: 2007-07-11
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): 411 - 7 (Roll no. 609).(text: CR 7/10/2007 H7448-7449)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7505)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7448-7451)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Mrs. Maloney (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the month of November as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-hres-527
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Aid to dependent children
Cash welfare block grants
Child welfare
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Foster home care
Government Operations and Politics
Homeless
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Supports helping vulnerable youth through current programs authorized under title IV (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act.
 
Encourages the promotion through such programs of assistance for especially foster youth in staying off the streets, staying in school, and obtaining their high school diplomas and further education and training.
 
Applauds the initiative of public and private organizations and individuals dedicated to helping these programs prevent homelessness among youth, and provide aid when prevention fails.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives should recognize National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (November) to support and further encourage such efforts.

action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 

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

Supports helping vulnerable youth through current programs authorized under title IV (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act.

Encourages the promotion through such programs of assistance for especially foster youth in staying off the streets, staying in school, and obtaining their high school diplomas and further education and training.

Applauds the initiative of public and private organizations and individuals dedicated to helping these programs prevent homelessness among youth, and provide aid when prevention fails.

Declares that the House of Representatives should recognize National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (November) to support and further encourage such efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7566)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7566)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 527.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7566-7568)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Town of New Milford, Connecticut.

Bill: 110-hres-528
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Housing and Community Development
Small towns
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Congratulates the Town of New Milford, Connecticut, on the occasion of its 300th anniversary. Honors the town for its history, growth, and contributions to Connecticut and the United States.
 

 

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Town of New Milford, Connecticut, on the occasion of its 300th anniversary. Honors the town for its history, growth, and contributions to Connecticut and the United States.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8236)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8236)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 528.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8236-8237)
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: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Commending Brigadier General George Stannard and the Second Vermont Brigade upon the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Bill: 110-hres-529
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil War
Congressional tributes
History
Military history
Military personnel
Pennsylvania
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Honors the heroic actions of the Second Vermont Brigade on the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg of the Civil War.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Censuring George W. Bush.

Bill: 110-hres-530
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2007-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Bush (George W.) Administration
Crime and Law Enforcement
Diplomats
Federal officials
Intelligence officers
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Misconduct in office
Nuclear weapons
Pardons
Perjury
Presidential ethics
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 
Censures George W. Bush, President of the United States, for conduct in connection with: (1) the prison sentence of I. Lewis &quot;Scooter&quot; Libby; (2) intelligence concerning Iraq; and (3) actions concerning former Ambassador Joseph C. Wilson and his wife, Valerie Plame Wilson.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2669) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2008.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2669 (College Cost Reduction Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H7496)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 608).(text: CR H7496)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198 (Roll no. 607). (consideration: CR H7504)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 531.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7496-7505)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-224, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-224, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the energy and economic partnership between the United States and Honduras.

Bill: 110-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Energy
Energy supplies
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Honduras
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the energy and economic partnership between the United States and Honduras; (2) honors all who are working for the betterment of both countries; and (3) offers its hope that this is the beginning of a long and prosperous energy and economic partnership between the United States and Honduras.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2956) to require the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2956) to require the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
 Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2956 (Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act). 
 

action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2956 (Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 621). (text: CR H7663)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 621).(text: CR H7663)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 197 (Roll no. 620). (consideration: CR H7673)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 533.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7663-7674)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: All points of order against the bill and against its consideration are waived except thos arising under clause 9 or 10 or rule XXI.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-226, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-226, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1851) to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

Bill: 110-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2007-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Housing and Community Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1851) to reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1851 (Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1851 (Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7719-7720)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7719-7720)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7726)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 534.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7719-7726)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 84.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. 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 recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-227, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-227, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Introduced in House