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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1213
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4337)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4337)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 340). (consideration: CR H4347-4348)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4347-4348)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1213, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that 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. 1213 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1213.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4337-4341)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-661, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-661, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

Bill: 110-hres-1214
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 199 (Roll no. 342). (text: CR H4341)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 199 (Roll no. 342).(text: CR H4341)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 186 (Roll no. 341). (consideration: CR H4348-4349)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4348-4349)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. The yeas and nays were demanded and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1214.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4341-4346)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 225.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-662, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-662, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Armed Forces from the Inland Empire in California and their families for their extraordinary sacrifices serving the United States in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 110-hres-1215
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Military medicine
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 
 Recognizes that Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire region of southern California, including San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, gave, and continue to give, to our nation.
 
 Commits to providing wounded warriors with the highest quality of medical care available, including for their families.
 
 Commends Inland Empire citizens and organizations who volunteer to support America's wounded warriors.
 
 Encourages Members and citizens to show support and appreciation for returning troops.
 
 Honors the sacrifices made by Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire and their families.
 
 Understands that the American people are forever grateful to Armed Forces members from the Inland Empire for their service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the efforts to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure through computed tomography scans for children, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1216
Sponsor: Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2008-05-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety
Families
Imaging systems in medicine
Quality of care
Radioisotopes in medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
X-rays

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 
Encourages: (1) radiologists, medical physicists, pediatricians, other pediatric health care providers, and parents to consider the different needs of children when it comes to radiation dosing; (2) appropriate use of computed tomography scans in children; and (3) radiation protection efforts in pediatric imaging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the prevention of mental disorders and substance abuse among children, youth, and young adults, and the promotion of mental health and wellness among these populations, should be a public health priority.

Bill: 110-hres-1217
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2008-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Mental health services
Mental illness
Preventive medicine
Public health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the prevention of mental disorders and substance abuse among children, youth, and young adults and the promotion of their mental health and wellness should be a public health priority. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1218
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2008-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5658) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 197 (Roll no. 351). (text: CR H4457)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 197 (Roll no. 351).(text: CR H4457)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 350). (consideration: CR H4467-4468)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1218.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4457-4468)
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 226.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: No further general debate shall be in order. 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 Committeee on Armed Services now printed in the bill. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. In the engrossment of H.R. 5658, the Clerk shall add the text of H.R. 6048 as passed by the House as new matter at the end of H.R. 5658. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, May 22, 2008, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules relating to any measure pertaining to agricultural programs.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-666, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-666, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1219
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Flags
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: 
Celebrates the U.S flag. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Flag Day. 

action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 

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

Celebrates the U.S flag. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Flag Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5426)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/17/2008 H5426)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1219.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5432-5435)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives of Dr. Victor Westphall and Mrs. Jeanne Westphall and their contributions to the Nation's veterans.

Bill: 110-hres-1220
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Federal-state relations
Government Operations and Politics
Monuments and memorials
New Mexico
Public Lands and Natural Resources
State parks
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
 Recognizes the contributions made by Dr. Victor Westphall and Mrs. Jeanne Westphall to honor all veterans and memorialize the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.
 
 Honors the memory of Dr. and Mrs. Westphall, both of whom embodied outstanding principles, courage, and service.
 
 Encourages the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior, which manages the Vietnam Veterans National Memorial, to seek collaboration and partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park in New Mexico, as appropriate, as a way of honoring in an enduring way Dr. and Mrs. Westphall and all Vietnam veterans for their contribution and service to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2008-05-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR  E1058)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 110-hres-1221
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional leadership
Congressional privileges and immunities
Congressional voting
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
House Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Veto

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to begin an immediate investigation into the abuse of power surrounding the inaccuracies in the process and enrollment of H.R. 2419 ( Food and Energy Security Act of 2007), vetoed by the President on May 21, 2008.
 
Admonishes the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and other Members of the Democratic Leadership for their roles in the events surrounding this enrollment error.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 188, 10 Present (Roll no. 352).
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Mr. Cardoza moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4468-4469; text of measure as inroduced: CR H4468-4469)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Voting Record Transparency Resolution

Bill: 110-hres-1222
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional publicity
Congressional voting
Cost accounting
Economics and Public Finance
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Legislation
Members of Congress
Record votes
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Voting Record Transparency Resolution - Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to post on the public Internet site of the Office of the Clerk a record, organized by Member name, of the recorded votes of each Member (including each Delegate or Resident Commissioner) taken in the House, including the roll, date, issue, question, result, and title or description of the vote, and any cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) related to the vote.
 
Requires each Member of the House who maintains an official public Internet site using amounts from the Members' Representation Allowance to provide a clearly presented electronic link on the site to his or her individual recorded vote information.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus, United States Army Reserve.

Bill: 110-hres-1223
Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces reserves
Army
Congress
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Illinois
Members of Congress
Officer personnel
Retired military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
 Honors Lieutenant Colonel John M. Shimkus for his service of over 28 years on the occasion of his retirement from the Army Reserve.
 
 Commends Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus for his dedication and commitment to excellence.
 
 Recognizes the tremendous dedication and fortitude with which Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus has led an exemplary career in public service, three times the citizen, having balanced his time in the Army Reserve with his duties as husband, father, businessman, community leader, high school teacher, citizen-soldier, and Congressman with consummate professionalism and boundless devotion to each.
 
 Recognizes Lieutenant Colonel Shimkus as a soldier, leader, and statesman, for displaying the highest levels of leadership, professional competence, integrity, and moral courage throughout his military service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as "National Safety Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1225
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Health
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Occupational health and safety
Safety measures
School health programs
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Safety Month.

Recognizes the contributions of the National Safety Council and its ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the need for the implementation of safe practices in our schools and jobs.

action_date: 2008-06-09
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 National Safety Month.

Recognizes the contributions of the National Safety Council and its ongoing commitment to raising awareness about the need for the implementation of safe practices in our schools and jobs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H5067)
action_date: 2008-06-09
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): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H5067)
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5086-5087)
action_date: 2008-06-09
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: 2008-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1225.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5067-5069)
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House