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Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1311
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Federal aid to education
Higher education
Scholarships
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National GEAR UP Day. (GEAR UP is the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program, created to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.)

action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the designation of a National GEAR UP Day. (GEAR UP is the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program, created to facilitate the transition of low-income high school students into postsecondary education.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 513). (text: CR H6781)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 513).(text: CR H6781)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6794-6795)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1311.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6781-6783)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Space Foundation.

Bill: 110-hres-1312
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Education
Foundations
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Social Welfare
Space activities
Space exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Recognizes the contributions made by the Space Foundation and commemorates its 25 years of excellence and support to the nation. 

action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 

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

Recognizes the contributions made by the Space Foundation and commemorates its 25 years of excellence and support to the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6256)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6256)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1312.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6256-6257)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education.

Bill: 110-hres-1313
Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Astronauts
Congressional tributes
Engineers
Infrastructure
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Space activities
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Celebrates the 25th anniversary of Dr. Sally K. Ride as the first American woman in space.
 
Extends the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives for Dr. Ride's excellence in service to the nation as an astronaut, educator, and advocate for the next generation of women scientists and engineers.

action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 

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

Celebrates the 25th anniversary of Dr. Sally K. Ride as the first American woman in space.

Extends the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives for Dr. Ride's excellence in service to the nation as an astronaut, educator, and advocate for the next generation of women scientists and engineers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/9/2008 H6254)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/9/2008 H6254)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6373-6374)
action_date: 2008-07-09
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: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1313.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6254-6256)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1366)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extending the deepest sympathies of the House of Representative to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1314
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Famines
Free enterprise
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Russia
U.S.S.R.
Ukraine
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Remembers the 75th anniversary of the 1932-1933 Ukrainian Famine-Genocide and: (1) extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy; and (2) encourages dissemination of information regarding the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide. 
 
Condemns the Soviet government's systematic violations of the Ukrainian people's human rights. 
 
Supports Ukraine's continuing efforts toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and full respect for human rights. 

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Remembers the 75th anniversary of the 1932-1933 Ukrainian Famine-Genocide (Holodomor) and: (1) extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of this tragedy; and (2) encourages dissemination of information regarding the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide. 
 
Condemns the Soviet government's systematic violations of the Ukrainian people's human rights. 
 
Supports Ukraine's continuing efforts toward ensuring democratic principles, a free-market economy, and full respect for human rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8633)
action_date: 2008-09-23
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 H8633)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1314.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8633-8635)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Bill: 110-hres-1315
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aeronautics
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Science, Technology, Communications
Space activities
Space exploration
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Honors the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
 
Acknowledges the value of NASA's discoveries and accomplishments.
 
Pledges to maintain America's position as the world leader in aeronautics and space exploration and technology.

action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 

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

Honors the men and women of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.

Acknowledges the value of NASA's discoveries and accomplishments. 

Pledges to maintain America's position as the world leader in aeronautics and space exploration and technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/9/2008 H6257)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/9/2008 H6257)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6373-6374)
action_date: 2008-07-09
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: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1315.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6257-6261)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Mr. Lampson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1286) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.

Bill: 110-hres-1317
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1286) to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 182 (Roll no. 481). (text: CR H6349)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 182 (Roll no. 481).(text: CR H6349)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 185 (Roll no. 480). (consideration: CR H6364)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1317, 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 on H.Res. 1317 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1317.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6349, H6354-6355 H6363-6364)
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 245.
action_date: 2008-07-08
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, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report, shall be considered as an orginial bill for the purpose of amendment.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-744, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-744, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1318
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5811) to amend title 44, United States Code, to require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies, to require a certification and reports relating to Presidential records.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 475). (text: CR H6238)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 475).(text: CR H6238)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 474). (consideration: CR H6293-6294)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6293-6294)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1318, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1318 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1318.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6238-6243)
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 246.
action_date: 2008-07-08
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 Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-745, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-745, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Four Immortal Chaplains Day in remembrance of the 4 men who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths.

Bill: 110-hres-1319
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Military chaplains
Religion
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: 
Remembers the Four Immortal Chaplains (chaplains of different religious denominations who died in service during World War II) who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of compassion for those of different races and faiths. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".

Bill: 110-hres-1320
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Child health
Child safety
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Health
Parent-school relationships
Special days
Year round schools

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: 
Supports the designation of July 10, 2008, as National Summer Learning Day.
 
Urges people to promote summer learning activities to send youth back to school ready to learn, support working parents and their children, and keep children safe and healthy during the summer months.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program for its outstanding achievements.

Bill: 110-hres-1321
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civics education
Compensatory education
Congressional tributes
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Leadership
Mentoring
Military training
National Guard
Nonprofit organizations
Oregon
Scholarships
Service learning
Social Welfare
Student aid
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: 
Honors and recognizes the: (1) 125 Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program (Program) cadets who graduated on June 18, 2008; and (2) more than 3,500 cadets who have entered the Program since 1994.
 
Encourages all Program graduates to further their intellectual inquiry and academic studies.
 
Supports the continued social engagement of such graduates to utilize their knowledge and skills for the betterment of their communities and the social, cultural, and economic advancement of the United States.
 
Recognizes the Program as a national model.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1409)
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires.

Bill: 110-hres-1322
Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Fire fighters
Forest fires
National forests
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: 
Commends firefighters for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting wildfires on National Forest System land and other public lands in California. Acknowledges their continued work to protect public lands and private property from further damage.

Praises the people of California for their courage in this time of crisis. Extends sympathies to the families of those who have lost loved ones or their homes, businesses, or other property in the wildfires.

action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 

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

Commends firefighters for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting wildfires on National Forest System land and other public lands in California. Acknowledges their continued work to protect public lands and private property from further damage.

Praises the people of California for their courage in this time of crisis. Extends sympathies to the families of those who have lost loved ones or their homes, businesses, or other property in the wildfires.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6291)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6291)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1322.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6291-6293)
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House