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Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.

Bill: 110-hres-409
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on S.Con.Res. 21 (congressional budget).

action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on S.Con.Res. 21 (congressional budget).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 194 (Roll no. 376). (text: CR H5355)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 194 (Roll no. 376).(text: CR H5355)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 375). (consideration: CR H5360)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 409.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5355-5361)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read and shall be debatable for one hour.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-156, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-156, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the increase in rates of postage for standard mail that went into effect on May 14, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-410
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2007-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commerce
Fees
Mail-order business
Postal service
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the increase in standard mail postage rates that went into effect on May 14, 2007, may have a very detrimental impact on small and large businesses, especially mail-order businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby.

Bill: 110-hres-411
Sponsor: Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3]
Introduced: 2007-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Horse racing
Kentucky
Louisiana
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: 
Commends Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing gratitude to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, for their State Visit to the United States and reaffirming the friendship that exists between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Bill: 110-hres-412
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Monarchy
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
States that the House of Representatives is deeply appreciative of the State Visit recently conducted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and celebrates the State Visit as having been an occasion to reaffirm the depth of the friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom. 

action_date: 2007-06-05
text: 
States that the House of Representatives is deeply appreciative of the State Visit recently conducted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and celebrates the State Visit as having been an occasion to reaffirm the depth of the friendship between the United States and the United Kingdom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5954-5955)
action_date: 2007-06-05
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 H5954-5955)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 412.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5954-5955)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the service of United States Merchant Marine veterans.

Bill: 110-hres-413
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Labor and Employment
Merchant marine
Merchant seamen
Special days
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Recognizesm on National Maritime Day, the heroic and invaluable sacrifices that the U.S. Merchant Marine veterans have made to help ensure our nation's prosperity and safety.

action_date: 2007-05-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes, on National Maritime Day, the heroic and invaluable sacrifices that the U.S. Merchant Marine veterans have made to help ensure our nation's prosperity and safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5544-5545)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5544-5545)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 413.
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5544-5547)
action_date: 2007-05-22
text: Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that foreign governments should work diligently to legalize all computer software used by such foreign governments, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-414
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer software
Copyright
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Grants-in-aid
Intellectual property
International law
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that foreign governments should: (1) work to legalize all computer software used by government agencies in order to give full effect to copyrights associated with computer software; (2) require all government agencies to implement procedures to ensure that such agencies have present on their computers only computer software that does not violate applicable copyright laws; and (3) require that contractors and other recipients of government funds or financial assistance have appropriate systems to ensure that government funds are not used to acquire or maintain computer software in violation of applicable copyright laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1085)
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who fought in the United States Civil War.

Bill: 110-hres-415
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Asian American ethnic groups
Civil War
Congressional tributes
History
Minorities
Pacific Islanders

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Recognizes the contributions made during the Civil War by soldiers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Honors the two most documented of those soldiers, Edward Day Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce, for their distinguished and dedicated service. 

action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Recognizes the contributions made during the Civil War by soldiers of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Honors the two most documented of those soldiers, Edward Day Cohota and Joseph L. Pierce, for their distinguished and dedicated service. 


Legislative actions:
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 H7599)
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 H7599)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 415.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7599-7600)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Mr. Ellsworth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the public service of Tony Blair, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Bill: 110-hres-416
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2007-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: 
Recognizes the public service of Tony Blair during his tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

 Expresses appreciation to Mr. Blair for his support for the United States and Britain's invaluable alliance to our nation.

action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the public service of Tony Blair during his tenure as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
 
 Expresses appreciation to Mr. Blair for his support for the United States and Britain's invaluable alliance to our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7017)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7017)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 416.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7017-7019)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the President to request his resignation.

Bill: 110-hres-417
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Attorneys general
Bush (George W.) Administration
Cabinet officers
Congress
Congressional-executive relations
Department of Justice
Presidential appointments
Resignation from office
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives and the American people have lost confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Urges the President to request his resignation and to nominate a new candidate more capable of serving as the head of the Department of Justice (DOJ).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and welcoming the delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers from the Caribbean to Washington, D.C., and commending the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for holding the Conference on the Caribbean.

Bill: 110-hres-418
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Caribbean area
Commemorations
Conferences
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Dominica
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
International agencies
Jamaica
Latin America
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Trinidad and Tobago

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Recognizes the historic ties between the peoples of the United States and the Caribbean.
 
 Commends the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for holding the Conference of the Caribbean, and welcomes the delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers to Washington, DC. 

action_date: 2007-06-11
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the historic ties between the peoples of the United States and the Caribbean.
 
 Commends the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for holding the Conference of the Caribbean, and welcomes the delegation of Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Foreign Ministers to Washington, DC. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0 (Roll no. 450). (text: CR H6195)
action_date: 2007-06-11
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): 386 - 0 (Roll no. 450).(text: CR H6195)
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6205-6206)
action_date: 2007-06-11
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: 2007-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 418.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6194-6198)
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May 20-26, 2007, as National Dog Bite Prevention Week and calling upon all municipalities to work with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Postal Service, and the American Academy of Pediatrics to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs to protect Postal Service employees, including laws encouraging responsible dog ownership.

Bill: 110-hres-419
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Animal behavior
Animals
Dogs
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Human-animal relationships
Local laws
Postal service
Special weeks
United States Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Dog Bite Prevention Week. 

Urges: (1) municipalities to work with the U.S. Postal Service to adopt and implement effective dog bite injury prevention programs; and (2) communities to consider the many factors contributing to a dog's tendency to bite Postal employees and to enact model programs and legislation addressing those factors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent murders of three Christian workers in Turkey and expressing support for the efforts of the Government of Turkey to investigate and prosecute those individuals responsible for the murders under charges of terrorism.

Bill: 110-hres-420
Sponsor: Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Christianity
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Europe
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Islamic fundamentalism
Middle East and North Africa
Murder
Prosecution
Religion
Religious liberty
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Condemns the April 2007 murders of the three Christian workers in Turkey.
 
Supports the government of Turkey's efforts to investigate and prosecute those individuals responsible in order to underline the defense of all residents and citizens of Turkey from attacks by Islamic extremists.
 
Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) take further steps to ensure that religious minority groups in Turkey are protected from such acts of terror by Islamic extremists; and (2) promote freedom of speech and peaceful religious expression in Turkey.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the trailblazing accomplishments of the "Mercury 13" women, whose efforts in the early 1960s demonstrated the capabilities of American women to undertake the human exploration of space.

Bill: 110-hres-421
Sponsor: Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft pilots
Astronautics
Astronauts
Congressional tributes
Engineering
Engineers
Labor and Employment
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Space activities
Transportation and Public Works
Women
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Recognizes and honors the contributions of the "Mercury 13 women&quot;: Myrtle Cagle, Geraldyn &quot;Jerrie&quot; Cobb, Jan Dietrich, Marion Dietrich, Mary Wallace &quot;Wally&quot; Funk, Jane Briggs Hart, Jean Hixson, Gene Nora Stumbough Jessen, Irene Leverton, Sarah Lee Gorelick Ratley, Bernice Trimble Steadman, Geraldine &quot;Jerri&quot; Sloan Truhill, and Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman.

Encourages young women to follow in the footsteps of those women and pursue careers of excellence in aviation and astronautics, as well as in engineering and science.

action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 

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

Recognizes and honors the contributions of the "Mercury 13 women&quot;: Myrtle Cagle, Geraldyn &quot;Jerrie&quot; Cobb, Jan Dietrich, Marion Dietrich, Mary Wallace &quot;Wally&quot; Funk, Jane Briggs Hart, Jean Hixson, Gene Nora Stumbough Jessen, Irene Leverton, Sarah Lee Gorelick Ratley, Bernice Trimble Steadman, Geraldine &quot;Jerri&quot; Sloan Truhill, and Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman.

Encourages young women to follow in the footsteps of those women and pursue careers of excellence in aviation and astronautics, as well as in engineering and science.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6020)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6020)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 421.
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6019-6021)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Poudre High School science bowl team on winning the 2007 United States Department of Energy Science Bowl.

Bill: 110-hres-423
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
Mathematics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Secondary education
Students
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Commends the Poudre High School science bowl team from Colorado on winning the 2007 United States Department of Energy Science Bowl.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House