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Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.

Bill: 110-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2007-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
History
Military history
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: 
Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.
 
Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.
 
Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.

action_date: 2007-11-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes National Veterans Awareness Week.
 
Supports the designation of a National Veterans History Project Week.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to interview at least one veteran in their families or communities according to guidelines provided by the Veterans History Project.
 
Encourages local, state, and national organizations along with federal, state, city and county governmental institutions to participate in support of the effort to document, preserve, and honor the service of American wartime veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12472-12473)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12472-12473)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 770.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12472-12474)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2007-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Down's syndrome
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Urges Congress to work with health care providers and advocacy organizations to encourage awareness and education regarding Down syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2007-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Automobile drivers
Automobile industry
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Nonprofit organizations
Road construction
Roads and highways
Social Welfare
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: 
Recognizes the American Highway Users Alliance on its 75th anniversary.
 
Commends its many achievements and encourages it to continue its tradition of excellence in service to motorists and the transportation industry.

action_date: 2007-11-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the American Highway Users Alliance on its 75th anniversary.
 
Commends its many achievements and encourages it to continue its tradition of excellence in service to motorists and the transportation industry.

action_date: 2008-01-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the American Highway Users Alliance on its 75th anniversary.
 
Commends its many achievements and encourages it to continue its tradition of excellence in service to motorists and the transportation industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H367)
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H367)
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 772.
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H367-368)
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Mr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-453.
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-453.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Discharged.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3867) to update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3867) to update and expand the procurement programs of the Small Business Administration.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3867 (Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act).
 
 

action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3867 (Small Business Contracting Program Improvements Act).
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12164)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12164)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 180 (Roll no. 1013). (consideration: CR H12167-12168)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 773.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 773.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12164-12168)
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-407, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-407, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals.

Bill: 110-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2007-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Income tax
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the alternative minimum tax on individuals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Cut the Unnecessary Tab Resolution

Bill: 110-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2007-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional budget
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional information resources
Congressional publicity
Economics and Public Finance
Expedited congressional procedure
Federal budgets
Government Operations and Politics
Government spending reductions
House Budget
House Rules
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Rescission of appropriated funds

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: 
Cut the Unnecessary Tab Resolution, or CUT Resolution - Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would limit any amendment that would otherwise be in order to a rescission bill.
 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require the House Budget Committee, whenever a rescission bill passes the House, to reduce the applicable committee allocations by the total amount of resulting reductions in budget authority and outlays.
 
Amends Rule XIII to require the Majority Leader to introduce a rescission bill by certain dates in each session. Makes any motion to discharge the committee from consideration of such a bill privileged 10 legislative days after its introduction, if it was not introduced by one of the deadlines.
 
Makes it out of order to offer any amendment to a rescission bill unless it increases the amount of budget authority to be rescinded.
 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) to make it out of order to consider any rescission bill, its conference report, or amendment, unless: (1) such bill or conference report is made available to Members and the general public on the Internet for at least 48 hours before its consideration; (2) an amendment to such measure made in order by a rule is available within one hour after the rule is filed; or (3) an amendment under an open rule is made available immediately after being offered in a format searchable and sortable.
 
Requires amendments to rescission bills to be germane.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Offering condolences regarding the tragic fire in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, which killed six University of South Carolina students and one student from Clemson University on October 28, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College administration
College teachers
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Emergency Management
Fires
Higher education
North Carolina
School personnel
South Carolina
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Offers the House of Representatives' heartfelt condolences to those killed or deeply affected by the tragic fire on October 28, 2007, in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, which took the lives of six University of South Carolina students and one student from Clemson University.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.

Bill: 110-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Fire prevention
Forest fires

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of those who responded to the October 21, 2007, outbreak of wildfires in southern California.

Expresses support to the state of California and a commitment to the residents as they rebuild.

action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 

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

Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of those who responded to the October 21, 2007, outbreak of wildfires in southern California.

Expresses support to the state of California and a commitment to the residents as they rebuild.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1020). (text: CR H12198)
action_date: 2007-10-30
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1020).(text: CR H12198)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12207-12208)
action_date: 2007-10-30
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: 2007-10-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 778.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12198-12203)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Agronomy.

Bill: 110-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural conservation
Agricultural societies
Agriculture and Food
Agronomy
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Hunger
Quality of life

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Agronomy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-780
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2262 (Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2262 (Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-11-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2262 (Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 1028). (text: CR H12389)
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 1028).(text: CR H12389)
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 1027). (consideration: CR H12395-12396)
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 780.
action_date: 2007-11-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12389-12396)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
action_date: 2007-10-30
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 Natural Resources now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-416, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-416, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3920) to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers and firms, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3920) to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to reauthorize trade adjustment assistance, to extend trade adjustment assistance to service workers and firms.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3920 (Trade and Globalization Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-10-31
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3920 (Trade and Globalization Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 1022). (text: CR H12244)
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 193 (Roll no. 1022).(text: CR H12244)
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 190 (Roll no. 1021). (consideration: CR H12251-12252)
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 781.
action_date: 2007-10-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12244-12252)
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, modified by the amendment printed in part A of this report shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-417, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-417, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House with respect to the Boston Red Sox victory in the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series.

Bill: 110-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series; and (2) the teams that played in the postseason. Commends the Colorado Rockies for advancing to the 2007 World Series.

action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 

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

Congratulates: (1) the Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series; and (2) the teams that played in the postseason. Commends the Colorado Rockies for advancing to the 2007 World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12767-12768)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12767-12768)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 782.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12767-12770)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Mr. Lynch moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.

Bill: 110-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2007-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorations
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal employees
Flags
Government Operations and Politics
Social Welfare
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' organizations
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veteran's service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the &quot;13-fold recital&quot;) at any national cemetery if requested to do so by the family of the deceased. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-30
text: Introduced in House