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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.

Bill: 110-hres-484
Sponsor: Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Authorization
Congressional budget
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional information resources
Congressional oversight
Congressional publicity
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional voting
Cost accounting
Debt limit
Economics and Public Finance
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure
Internet
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Record votes
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) require conference reports to include Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates in their accompanying joint statements if such legislation provides for new budget, spending, or credit authority, or otherwise provides an increase or decrease in revenues or tax expenditures; (2) prohibit consideration of such conference reports if the cost estimates are not included; and (3) require roll call votes on legislation authorizing or providing new budget authority of at least $50 million.
 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) to require that any lists of congressional earmarks or limited tax or tariff benefits (and the name of the requesting Member), required for legislation reported or not reported by a committee or included in a conference report, be made publicly available on the Internet in a searchable format at least 48 hours before a measure's consideration.
 
 Revises Rule XIII (prohibiting same-day consideration of Rules Committee reports) to: (1) specify same calendar day; and (2) extend the duration of the prohibition to 17 hours after the same calendar day.
 
Prohibits the Rules Committee from reporting a rule or order without two-thirds of the Members voting, a quorum being present, to waive: (1) the layover requirement concerning the availability of reports; (2) the three-day layover requirement; (3) the three-day Internet availability requirement; or (4) the scope requirement.
 
Prohibits consideration by the House of: (1) reported legislation until the third calendar day on which the underlying measure or matter has been made available by the Rules Committee on its Internet site; or (2) a conference report until the third calendar day on which both it and its joint explanatory statement have been made available on its Internet site.
 
Requires: (1) the report accompanying any general appropriation bill to contain a separate written justification for each earmark; and (2) each committee to report at six-month intervals to the Speaker and the minority leader on its compliance with its oversight plan. Requires such biannual reports to be made available to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert, fondly known as "Mr. Wizard".

Bill: 110-hres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Engineering
Entertainers
Higher education
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Teacher education
Teachers
Television programs

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
 Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's &quot;Mr. Wizard&quot;).
 
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
 
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
 
Tenders the condolences of the House to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 

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

 
 Expresses the appreciation of the House of Representatives for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald Jeffry Herbert (television's &quot;Mr. Wizard&quot;).
 
Recognizes the profound impact of higher educational institutions that train teachers.
 
Encourages students to honor the heritage of Don Herbert by exploring our world through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.
 
Tenders the condolences of the House to the family of Don Herbert, and thanks them for their strong familial support of him.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6586-6587)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6586-6587)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 485.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6586-6588)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which has worked to restore America's voice by re-teaching Americans to sing the national anthem.

Bill: 110-hres-486
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
History
National anthems

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Anthem Project, which re-teaches Americans to sing the national anthem, &quot;The Star-Spangled Banner.&quot;
 
Commends those who have participated in such Project.
 
Encourages learning the national anthem and about its proud history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contribution of modeling and simulation technology to the security and prosperity of the United States, and recognizing modeling and simulation as a National Critical Technology.

Bill: 110-hres-487
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer simulation
Congressional tributes
Economic research
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Engineering
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Intellectual property
Mathematics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Secondary education
Technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Commends members of the modeling and simulation community in government, industry, and academia who have contributed to the modeling and simulation efforts that have developed essential characteristics of our nation and recognizes modeling and simulation as a national critical technology. 

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 

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

 
Commends members of the modeling and simulation community in government, industry, and academia who have contributed to the modeling and simulation efforts that have developed essential characteristics of our nation and recognizes modeling and simulation as a national critical technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7807-7808)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7807-7808)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 487.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7807-7811)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant and for bringing the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan their first trip to the World Series in 22 years.

Bill: 110-hres-488
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Congratulates the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant. 

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant. 


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 H8840-8841)
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 H8840-8841)
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 H8840-8841)
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: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the Work of United Nations Peacekeepers on International Day of United Nations Peacekeeping.

Bill: 110-hres-489
Sponsor: Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3]
Introduced: 2007-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Logistics
Peacekeeping forces
Special days
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: 
Commemorates the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.
 
 Remembers the contributions of U.N. peacekeepers to providing a safer world, particularly those who have lost their lives.
 
 Welcomes the efforts of U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to strengthen and improve U.N. peacekeeping operations and logistical support. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1315)
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.

Bill: 110-hres-490
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2007-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Congressional tributes
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: 
Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs and Coach Gregg Popovich for winning the 2007 National Basketball Association Championship.

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the San Antonio Spurs and Coach Gregg Popovich for winning the 2007 National Basketball Association Championship.


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 H8840)
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 H8840)
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 H8840)
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: 2007-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for earmark reform.

Bill: 110-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional reporting requirements
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Senate rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Makes it out of order, during the remainder of the 110th Congress, to consider a conference report to accompany a regular general appropriation bill unless the joint explanatory statement prepared by the managers on the part of the House and the Senate, respectively, includes a list of congressional earmarks in the conference report or joint statement (and the name of the requesting Member of Congress) that were not committed to the conference committee by either chamber, not in a report on such bill, and not in a report of a committee of the Senate on a companion measure.
 
Makes it out of order to consider a rule or order that waives the application of this resolution.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6623)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6623)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6622-6623)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Ms. Slaughter asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Committee on Rules discharged.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring William "Bill" Clifton France, the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of NASCAR, for his lifetime of contributions and dedication to motorsports.

Bill: 110-hres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Automobiles
Chief executive officers
Commerce
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Honors William Clifton France, the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of NASCAR, for his lifetime of contributions and dedication to motorsports.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the women's water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles, for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo National Championship, and congratulating UCLA on its 100th NCAA sports national title, making it the most accomplished athletic program in NCAA history.

Bill: 110-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
California
College sports
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the women's water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo National Championship; and (2) UCLA on becoming the first school to win 100 NCAA sports national championship titles. 

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the women's water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo National Championship; and (2) UCLA on becoming the first school to win 100 NCAA sports national championship titles. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR 3/10/2008 H1428)
action_date: 2008-03-11
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): 400 - 0 (Roll no. 119).(text: CR 3/10/2008 H1428)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1514-1515)
action_date: 2008-03-10
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: 2008-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 493.
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1428-1429)
action_date: 2008-03-10
text: Mr. Loebsack moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the esteemed former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 61st birthday.

Bill: 110-hres-494
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Clinton Administration
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Honors former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 61st birthday on August 19, 2007.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1321)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, Bermuda's first female barrister, Attorney General, and Opposition Leader in the British Commonwealth.

Bill: 110-hres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2007-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bermuda
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Lawyers
Legislators
Minorities
Women
Women in public life
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' profound sympathy to the family of Dame Lois Browne Evans and the citizens of Bermuda over the passing of Dame Lois Browne Evans.
 
Commends the lifetime achievements of Dame Lois Browne Evans, her commitment to public service, and the pioneering role she played for women and minorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-496
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2007-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Energy and Commerce
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6669)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6669)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6669)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House