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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon.

Bill: 110-hres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2007-01-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional voting
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions
Members of Congress
Right of petition

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a new Rule XXIX to prohibit any vote by the House on any bill, joint resolution, conference report, or amendment unless: (1) the text of the measure has been available to all Members and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for at least 10 days; and (2) any amendment that makes substantive changes has been made available for at least 72 hours. Makes exceptions for: (1) legislation containing classified information if Members have at least seven days to study the contents; and (2) congressional declarations of war or authorization of military force to respond to attacks on the United States.
 
Deems any Member who votes for a measure in violation of such Rule to have violated House ethics rules and to be subject to censure. Allows any citizen who is eligible to vote and who is not an executive or judicial branch employee to petition the Committee on Standards and Official Conduct to investigate allegations of violations of such Rule.
 
Prohibits the Rules Committee from waiving such Rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E88)
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Bangladesh should immediately drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury.

Bill: 110-hres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2007-01-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bangladesh
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Islamic fundamentalism
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Political violence
Prosecution
Religious liberty
Reporters and reporting
Searches and seizures
South Asia
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Bangladesh should: (1) drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; (2) return all of Mr. Choudhury's confiscated possessions; and (3) cease harassment of Mr. Choudhury, take steps to protect Mr. Choudhury, and hold accountable those responsible for attacks against Mr. Choudhury. 

action_date: 2007-03-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Bangladesh should: (1) drop all pending charges against Bangladeshi journalist Salah Uddin Shoaib Choudhury; (2) return all of Mr. Choudhury's confiscated possessions; and (3) cease harassment of Mr. Choudhury and take steps to protect Mr. Choudhury. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2448)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 139).(text: CR H2448)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2461)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 64.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2447-2450)
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E115-116)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers.

Bill: 110-hres-65
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5 (College Student Relief Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-01-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5 (College Student Relief Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 30). (text: CR H588)
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 30).(text: CR H588)
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 191 (Roll no. 29). (consideration: CR H596)
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H596-597)
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 65.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H588-594)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5 with 3 hours 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-1, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-1, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-66
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2007-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy alternatives, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007).

 


action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6 (CLEAN Energy Act of 2007).

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 36). (text: CR H675-676)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 36).(text: CR H675-676)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 194 (Roll no. 35). (consideration: CR H687)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 66.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 66.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H675-678, H679-688)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 3 hours 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-2, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-2, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the designation of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4]
Introduced: 2007-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Child abuse
Child health
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Infants
Parent and child
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: 
Calls for the establishment of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
 
Commends the hospitals, child care councils, schools, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-01-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2007-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.

Bill: 110-hres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2007-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Automobile drivers
Automobiles
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Reporters and reporting
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: 
Recognizes Benny Parsons as one of the greatest race car drivers ever to participate in the sport of auto racing and recognizes his many contributions to the nation.

action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 

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

 
Recognizes Benny Parsons as one of the greatest race car drivers ever to participate in the sport of auto racing and recognizes his many contributions to the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1292)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1292)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 69.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1292-1293)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of California at Santa Barbara men's soccer team, the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Champions.

Bill: 110-hres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]
Introduced: 2007-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
California
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Soccer
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: 
Congratulates the University of California at Santa Barbara men's soccer team on an outstanding championship season.

action_date: 2007-01-29
text: 
Congratulates the University of California at Santa Barbara men's soccer team on an outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H956)
action_date: 2007-01-29
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 H956)
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 70.
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H956-957)
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of community development corporations (CDCs).

Bill: 110-hres-71
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2007-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Affordable housing
Alabama
Commerce
Community development
Congressional tributes
Corporations
Depressed areas
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Emergency Management
Floods
Grants-in-aid
Housing and Community Development
Hurricanes
Infrastructure
Job creation
Labor and Employment
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the importance of promoting community development corporations in communities across the United States; (2) acknowledges the contributions community development corporations have made in providing affordable housing, employment, and educational opportunities for community residents; and (3) recognizes the need for the federal government to provide financial assistance to community development corporations to support their continued efforts in economic development, affordable housing production, and job creation in communities having such needs, particularly after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2007-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2007-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the work and accomplishments of Mr. Britt "Max" Mayfield, Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center upon his retirement.

Bill: 110-hres-72
Sponsor: Rep. Mahoney, Tim [D-FL-16]
Introduced: 2007-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Hurricanes
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Scientists in government
Weather forecasting

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: 
Honors Mr. Britt &quot;Max&quot; Mayfield's 34 years of service and his commitment to improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasting as Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. 

action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 

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

 
Honors Mr. Britt &quot;Max&quot; Mayfield's 34 years of service and his commitment to improving the accuracy of hurricane forecasting as Director of the National Hurricane Center's Tropical Prediction Center. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1284-1285)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1284-1285)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 72.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1284-1286)
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-73
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Budget
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 
Elects majority Members to the House Committee on the Budget.

action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 
Elects majority Members to the House Committee on the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H675)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H675)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H675)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Electing minority members to certain committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-74
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2007-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Budget
House Foreign Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on the Budget and to Foreign Affairs. 

action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 

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

 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on the Budget and to Foreign Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H674)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H674)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H674)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-75
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Armed Services
House Financial Services
House Judiciary
House Natural Resources
House Science and Technology
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 
Elects majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services; (2) Financial Services; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Natural Resources; (5) Science and Technology; and (6) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 

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

 
Elects majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services; (2) Financial Services; (3) the Judiciary; (4) Natural Resources; (5) Science and Technology; and (6) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H731)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H731)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H731)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House