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Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur with essential tactical and utility helicopters.

Bill: 110-hres-1245
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
International military forces
International relief
Military assistance
Military helicopters
Peacekeeping forces
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Urges: (1) the members of the international community, including the United States, that possess the capability to expeditiously provide the tactical and utility helicopters needed for the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur to do so as soon as possible; (2) the President to personally ask other heads of state to contribute aircraft and crews for the Darfur mission; and (3) the Department of State to organize a special meeting of the U.N. Security Council, the Friends of UNAMID working group, and the U.N. Department of Peacekeeping Operations to resolve outstanding force and equipment issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-1246
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hockey
Michigan
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Congratulates the Detroit Red Wings for winning the 2008 Stanley Cup Hockey Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "American Eagle Day", and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-1247
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, David [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Eagles
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special days
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Eagle Day.

action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Eagle Day.
 
Encourages educational entities, organizations, businesses, conservation groups, and government agencies with a shared interest in conserving endangered species to collaborate on education information for use in schools.


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5422)
action_date: 2008-06-18
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 6/17/2008 H5422)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5550)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Ms. Woolsey asked unanimous consent that the ordering of the yeas and nays be vacated to the end that the question be put de novo. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-17
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: 2008-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1247.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5421-5426)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States with valor and bravery in the South Pacific during World War II.

Bill: 110-hres-1248
Sponsor: Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Military personnel
Warships
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Recognizes the men who served aboard the USS Farenholt in the South Pacific during World War II.
 
Recognizes the contributions of the USS Farenholt and commends the men who served aboard her for their selfless service to the nation.

action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Recognizes the men who served aboard the USS Farenholt in the South Pacific during World War II.
 
Recognizes the contributions of the USS Farenholt and her crew in protecting America during such War.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7600)
action_date: 2008-07-30
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 H7600)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1248.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7600-7601)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of the Republic of Iraq to recognize the right of the State of Israel to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1249
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iraq
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Expresses concern that the government of the Republic of Iraq refuses to recognize the existence of Israel and urges Iraq to recognize and establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
 
Calls on the Administration to use its influence to persuade Iraq and other countries with which the United States has diplomatic relations to recognize the right of Israel to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1163)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Texas Air National Guard 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field for protecting the ports, industries, and people of Southeast Texas upon the retirement of its F-16s and its redesignation as the 147th Reconnaissance Wing.

Bill: 110-hres-1250
Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Fighter aircraft
National Guard
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Recognizes the Texas Air National Guard's 147th Fighter Wing for its remarkable achievements.
 
Commends the Wing's members for their long-standing service to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Saluting the life and music of the late Otha Ellas "Bo Diddley" Bates, guitar virtuoso and rock and roll pioneer, whose music continues to influence generations of musicians.

Bill: 110-hres-1251
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2008-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Copyright
Entertainers
Intellectual property
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: 
Honors the life and contributions of Otha Ellas &quot;Bo Diddley&quot; Bates, a rock and roll pioneer and blues guitarist and extends condolences to his family on his death. 

action_date: 2008-06-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Honors the life and contributions of Otha Ellas &quot;Bo Diddley&quot; Bates, a rock and roll pioneer and blues guitarist and extends condolences to his family on his death. 

Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Bo Diddley receive fair protection under the copyright laws for their contributions to American culture. 


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 voice vote. (text: CR H5065-5066)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H5065-5066)
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5065-5067)
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

Bill: 110-hres-1252
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6003) to reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1253
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6003) to reauthorize Amtrak.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 187 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H5119)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 187 (Roll no. 392).(text: CR H5119)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 185 (Roll no. 391). (consideration: CR H5141)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1253, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1253 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1253 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1253.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5119-5125, H5141-5142)
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 232.
action_date: 2008-06-09
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 recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-703, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-703, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Toby Keith's commitment to members of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-hres-1255
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Morale
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Honors Toby Keith's commitment to our country's Armed Forces overseas.
 
Encourages other entertainers to take into consideration his commitment to boosting the morale of our Armed Forces when supporting USO operations.

action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 

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

 
Honors Toby Keith's commitment to our country's Armed Forces overseas.
 
Encourages other entertainers to take into consideration his commitment to boosting the morale of our Armed Forces when supporting USO operations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/15/2008 H8065)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/15/2008 H8065)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Cole (OK) 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: 2008-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1255.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8065-8067)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1256
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
House Energy and Commerce
House Financial Services
House Science and Technology
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Energy and Commerce; (3) Financial Services; (4) Science and Technology; and (5) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2008-06-10
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: (1) Agriculture; (2) Energy and Commerce; (3) Financial Services; (4) Science and Technology; and (5) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5143)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5143)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5143)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1257
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Space activities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6063) to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 188 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR 6/11/2008 H5287)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 188 (Roll no. 406).(text: CR 6/11/2008 H5287)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 183 (Roll no. 405). (consideration: CR H5342)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5342-5343)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1257.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5287-5294)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 233.
action_date: 2008-06-10
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 Science and Technology now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-707, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-707, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship.

Bill: 110-hres-1259
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
New York State
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Congratulates the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship. 

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Congratulates the Hamilton College Continentals on winning the NCAA Division III women's lacrosse championship. 


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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 489). (text: CR H6498)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 489).(text: CR H6498)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6531-6532)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1259.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6498-6500)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House