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Recognizing the accomplishments of Roger D. Kornberg, Andrew Fire, Craig Mello, John C. Mather, and George F. Smoot for being awarded Nobel Prizes in the fields of chemistry, physiology or medicine, and physics.

Bill: 110-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Chemistry
Chemists
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Medical research
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation
Physics
Physiology
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
 Congratulates Roger D. Kornberg, Andrew Fire, Craig Mello, John C. Mather, and George F. Smoot for being awarded Nobel Prizes in science.

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Roger D. Kornberg, Andrew Fire, Craig Mello, John C. Mather, and George F. Smoot for being awarded Nobel Prizes in science.
 
Recognizes the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for their support of the physics Nobel Prize winners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4220)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4220)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 316.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4220-4221)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Mr. McNerney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363) to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 363) to authorize appropriations for basic research and research infrastructure in science and engineering, and for support of graduate fellowships.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 363 (Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act).

action_date: 2007-04-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 363 (Sowing the Seeds Through Science and Engineering Research Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 187 (Roll no. 249). (text: CR H3800)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 187 (Roll no. 249).(text: CR H3800)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3803-3804)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 318, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Cardoza demaned the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3802)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 318.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3800-3802)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 40.
action_date: 2007-04-18
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 Science and Technology now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-99, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-99, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1495) to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1495) to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-04-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1495 (Water Resources Development Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3566)
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3566)
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3568)
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: AMENDMENT MODIFICATION - Ms. Matsui asked unanimous consent that during consideration of H.R. 1495, amendment number 1 printed in House Report 110-100 be considered in a modified form. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 319.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3566-3568)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 41.
action_date: 2007-04-18
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: 2007-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-100, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-100, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Tennessee
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
 Congratulates the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.

action_date: 2007-04-25
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Tennessee women's basketball team for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 266). (text: CR H4079-4080)
action_date: 2007-04-25
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 266).(text: CR H4079-4080)
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4158)
action_date: 2007-04-25
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: 2007-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 320.
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4079-4082)
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington.

Bill: 110-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
New York City
Politicians
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Honors Dick Brown as a great American political reformer and as one of New York's greatest ambassadors to Washington, D.C.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of National Infertility Awareness Week to raise awareness about the disease of infertility and the challenges men and women face in building a family, including protecting fertility, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2007-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Diseases
Health education
Medical research
Medical technology
Reproduction
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) infertility is a disease; and (2) knowledge about infertility will help people make educated decisions about family building. Commends RESOLVE: the National Infertility Association and other organizations for their efforts to promote greater public awareness about infertility. Expresses support for the goals of National Infertility Awareness Week.
 
Acknowledges federal responsibility to raise awareness and improve education, encourage research, and improve access to information regarding infertility.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Foreign Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: 
Elects Majority Members to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

action_date: 2007-04-19
text: 
Elects Majority Members to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3673)
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3673)
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3673)
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on the occasion of his death.

Bill: 110-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2007-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: 
Extends condolences to the family of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. (author of the novel &quot;Slaughterhouse Five&quot;) on the occasion of his death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Michigan State University Spartans for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-325
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2007-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Hockey
Michigan
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: 
Commends the Michigan State University Spartans for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship. 

action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Commends the Michigan State University Spartans for their victory in the 2007 NCAA Hockey Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4519)
action_date: 2007-05-07
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 H4519)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 325.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4519-4520)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Bill: 110-hres-326
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2007-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
National monuments
Vietnam veterans
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: 
Honors the sacrifice of the men and women who lost their lives in service of the United States during the Vietnam War.
 
Recognizes the service of all men and women who were members of the Armed Forces during such War.
 
Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 
Honors the sacrifice of the men and women who lost their lives in service of the United States during the Vietnam War.
 
Recognizes the service of all men and women who were members of the Armed Forces during such War.
 
Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10482)
action_date: 2007-09-18
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 H10482)
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 326.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10482-10484)
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Ms. Shea-Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 362) to authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-327
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 362) to authorize science scholarships for educating mathematics and science teachers.
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 362 (10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act ).

action_date: 2007-04-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 362 (10,000 Teachers, 10 Million Minds Science and Math Scholarship Act ).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 188 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H3797)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 188 (Roll no. 248).(text: CR H3797)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3802-3803)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 327, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Washington demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3799)
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 327.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3797-3799)
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 42.
action_date: 2007-04-23
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 orginal bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-105, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-105, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Representative from the State of California.

Bill: 110-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2007-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Cemeteries and funerals
Congress
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Representative from California.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on April 23, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Millender-McDonald.

action_date: 2007-04-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Juanita Millender-McDonald, a Representative from California.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on April 23, 2007, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Representative Millender-McDonald.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3743)
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3743)
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 328.
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3743-3753)
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Introduced in House