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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Bill: 110-hres-1339
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 415) to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 498). (text: CR H6587)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 498).(text: CR H6587)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 198 (Roll no. 497). (consideration: CR H6596, H6598)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6598-6599)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of ordering the previous question and on adoption of both H.Res. 1343 and H.Res. 1339, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1339, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1339.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6587-6596)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-758, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-758, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and bravery during World War II and commending its successor, the 122nd Fighter Wing, for continuing its legacy of excellence in service.

Bill: 110-hres-1340
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Military history
Military personnel
National Guard
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 
Honors the 358th Fighter Group for its outstanding service and bravery during World War II. 
 
Commends its successor, the 122nd Fighter Wing, for continuing its legacy of excellence in service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2008

Bill: 110-hres-1341
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3890 (Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007) with amendments.

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 3890 (Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007) with amendments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6513-6518)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6513-6518)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1341.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6513-6520)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1342
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Oversight and Government Reform
House Science and Technology
House Transportation and Infrastructure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform; Science and Technology; and Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 

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

 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Oversight and Government Reform; Science and Technology; and Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6534)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6534)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6534)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1343
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5959) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 496). (text: CR H6582)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 496).(text: CR H6582)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 192 (Roll no. 495). (consideration: CR H6587, H6596)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6596-6597)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1343, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1343.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6582-6587)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 248.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 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 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-759, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-759, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1344
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3999) to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of Federal-aid highway bridges, to strengthen bridge inspection standards and processes, to increase investment in the reconstruction of structurally deficient bridges on the National Highway System.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 523). (text: CR H7013)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 523).(text: CR H7013)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll No. 522). (consideration: CR H7017)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1344.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7013-7018)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 249.
action_date: 2008-07-15
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 printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-760, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-760, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching George W. Bush, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 110-hres-1345
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Impeaches President George W. Bush for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Sets forth an article of impeachment stating that President Bush, in violation of his oath of office, deceived Congress with fabricated threats of Iraq weapons of mass destruction to fraudulently obtain support for the authorization of use of force against Iraq and to commit troops to combat in Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 492).
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Kucinich moved to refer to Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: The Clerk completed the reading of H.Res. 1345 and the Chair announced that the resolution met the required threshold under the rule. The Chair announced further that under a previous special order of the House, the previous question on the resolution was ordered without intervening motion, except one motion to refer or one motion to table.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Kucinich rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered a resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent that if Mr. Kucinich offers a resolution as a question of the privileges of the House at any time on the legislative day of July 15, 2008 - (1) the previous question shall be considered as ordered thereon without intervening motion except one motion to refer and one motion to table (which shall have precedence in the order stated); and (2) the Speaker may postpone further proceedings on such a vote on any such motion as through under clause 8(a)(1)(A) of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that more than 160,000,000 people in India are considered untouchable and dehumanized by the caste system.

Bill: 110-hres-1346
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Discrimination
Human rights
India
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
 Recognizes the caste system's debilitating influence on the daily lives of millions in India and encourages the United States to work with India to find new approaches to this age-old problem.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Praising relief efforts by Chinese individuals and nongovernmental organizations to assist victims of the recent earthquake in the People's Republic of China, recognizing the Chinese Government for allowing such efforts to proceed and for allowing open media coverage of the earthquake, and encouraging the Chinese Government to continue this new era of openness.

Bill: 110-hres-1347
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
East Asia
Emergency Management
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International relief
Nongovernmental organizations
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
 Praises the Chinese individuals who have formed voluntary relief efforts for their commitment to aid the May 2008 earthquake victims. 
 
Recognizes the Chinese government for allowing individuals and nongovernmental organizations unprecedented latitude in assisting earthquake victims and for allowing unprecedented open media coverage of the earthquake.
 
 Encourages the Chinese government to continue this new era of openness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1461)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Anne d'Harnoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader and art scholar.

Bill: 110-hres-1348
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Art
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Museums
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Recognizes and honors Anne d'Hanoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader and art scholar. 
 
Expresses condolences of the House of Representatives upon the death of Anne d'Hanoncourt to her husband Joseph J. Rishel, and her surviving family members and friends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, across the Philadelphia region and around the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Government of the Czech Republic for formally agreeing to station on its territory a United States radar system for the purpose of tracking the trajectories of any ballistic missiles within its range that would threaten the collective security of the United States, the Czech Republic, and their North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies.

Bill: 110-hres-1349
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Ballistic missile defenses
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Czech Republic
Democracy
Energy
Energy security
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
International cooperation
Military agreements
NATO countries
NATO military forces
Radar
Terrorism
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the government of the Czech Republic is to be commended for formally agreeing to station on its territory a U.S. radar system to track ballistic missiles that would threaten the collective security of the United States, the Czech Republic, and their North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies; and (2) this agreement will deepen the bilateral strategic relationship between the United States and the Czech Republic and could make a substantial contribution to NATO's capability to counter ballistic missile threats. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1350
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: 
Makes it in order at any time on July 17, 2008, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure concerning the domestic production of oil and natural gas.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 510). (text: CR H6688)
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 510).(text: CR H6688)
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 509). (consideration: CR H6695-6696)
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1350.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6688-6697)
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 250.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, July 17, 2008, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to a measure concerning the domestic production of oil and natural gas.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-761, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-761, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation as a soldier, naturalist, statesman, and public servant on the 150th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 110-hres-1352
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics
Roosevelt (Theodore) Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
Honors Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, on the 150th anniversary of his birth for his invaluable contributions to the nation as a soldier, naturalist, statesman, and public servant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Remembering Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, known as the "best surgeon who ever lived", who served our Nation throughout his career and was the father of cardiovascular medicine and Veterans Administration Medical Research.

Bill: 110-hres-1353
Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2008-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical education
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: 
Honors Dr. Michael E. DeBakey for his legendary career as a skilled surgeon, caring healer, inventor, teacher, medical statesman, leader, and patriot.
 
Expresses condolences on his passing to his family, friends, and all those affected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to Subcommittee on Health Prior to Introduction on (July 16, 2008)..
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-17
text: Introduced in House