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Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-362
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Customs administration
Diplomacy
Energy
Energy industries
Export controls
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign banks and banking
Foreign leaders
Gas industry
International banking
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Right to travel
Sanctions (International law)
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
Uranium enrichment

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Declares that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability through economic, political, and diplomatic means is vital to U.S. national security.
 
Urges the President to use his authority to impose sanctions on: (1) Iranian banks engaged in proliferation activities or the support of terrorist groups; (2) international banks which conduct financial transactions with proscribed Iranian banks; (3) energy companies with large investments in the Iranian petroleum or natural gas sector; and (4) all companies which do business with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
 
Demands that the President initiate an international effort to increase economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities. 
 
Urges the President to lead a regional diplomatic effort to support the legitimate governments in the region against Iranian destabilization efforts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-363
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Caribbean area
Health
Health education
Hispanic Americans
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Recognizes the third anniversary of observing that day; and (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among communities of color.
 
Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize that day, publicize its importance, and encourage Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United States and its territories to know their status and undergo HIV testing; and (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of that day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-364
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caribbean area
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 

action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 

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

Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June).

Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6778)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6778)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 364.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6777-6780)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.

Bill: 110-hconres-365
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-1]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural industries
Agriculture and Food
California
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Wine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Honors the life of Robert Mondavi, a pioneer and patriarch of the California wine industry.

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of Robert Mondavi, a pioneer and patriarch of the California wine industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 857.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5993)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5993)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 365.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5993-5994)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.

Bill: 110-hconres-366
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2008-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Curricula
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Federal aid to education
Higher education
Mathematics
Minorities
Minority education
Scholarships
Scientific education
Student aid
Student loan funds
Technical education
Women
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: 
Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) this nation should dedicate its resources to the development of a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology; (2) a national science education policy in the coming decade should address specified crucial need areas; and (3) this national challenge can be met through strong leadership from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, other federal, state, and local governments, and with long-term commitments from the civic, business, and engineering communities.

action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 

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

Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) this nation should dedicate its resources to the development of a broad pool of citizens who are functionally literate in science, mathematics, and technology; (2) a national science education policy in the coming decade should address specified crucial need areas; and (3) this national challenge can be met through strong leadership from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, other federal, state, and local governments, and with long-term commitments from the civic, business, and engineering communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4912)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4912)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Con. Res. 366.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 366.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4911-4917)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week".

Bill: 110-hconres-367
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Health information systems
Information technology
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Health Information Technology Week. 

Recognizes the value of information technology and management systems to transforming health care. Encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon all stakeholders to promote the use of such systems to transform the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing May 2, 2008, as the 88th anniversary of the first National Negro League baseball game.

Bill: 110-hconres-368
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2008-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Baseball
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 88th anniversary of the first National Negro League baseball game; and (2) the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hconres-369
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug abuse
Drug law enforcement
Federal employees
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on its 35th anniversary, honors the heroic sacrifice of its employees, and gives heartfelt thanks to the men and women of the DEA for their past and continued efforts to defend the American people from illegal drugs and terrorism.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

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

Congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on its 35th anniversary, honors the heroic sacrifice of its employees, and gives heartfelt thanks to the men and women of the DEA for their past and continued efforts to defend the American people from illegal drugs and terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6433-6434)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6433-6434)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 369.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6433-6435)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Schiff moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-370
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Entertainers
Music
Religion
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2008), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month (September 2008), which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-27
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5985)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5985)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Foxx objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 370.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5984-5988)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-372
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Minorities
Music
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.

action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 

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

Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Black Music Month (June 2008); (2) honors the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, musicians, composers, and producers have made to this country; and (3) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 439). (text: CR H5834-5835)
action_date: 2008-06-23
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): 353 - 0 (Roll no. 439).(text: CR H5834-5835)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5842-5843)
action_date: 2008-06-23
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: 2008-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 372.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5834-5836)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing Frank Woodruff Buckles to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death.

Bill: 110-hconres-373
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Cemeteries and funerals
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
World War I

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Permits Frank Woodruff Buckles, the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol upon his death, so that U.S. citizens may pay their last respects to this great American.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Concurrent resolution supporting Christian, Jewish, and Muslim interfaith dialogue that promotes peace, understanding, unity, and religious freedom.

Bill: 110-hconres-374
Sponsor: Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Christianity
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ethnic relations
Extremist movements in politics
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Islam
Jews
Minorities
Peace
Religion
Religious liberty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States: (1) supports the spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed both in the letter from 138 leading Muslim scholars to the Pope and to other Christian leaders, and in the Pope's response to the letter; (2) should encourage those Muslims throughout the world who stand for peace; and (3) appreciates those voices within all faiths who have condemned genocide, terrorism, death, and destruction and who call for global peace between the Abrahamic religions.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States: (1) supports the spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in interfaith dialogue among leaders of the three Abrahamic faiths; (2) encourages the many people of faith around the world who reject terrorism and extremism to join these and similar efforts to build a common bond based on peace, reconciliation, and tolerance; and (3) appreciates those voices around the world who condemn terrorism, intolerance, genocide, and ethnic and religious hatred, and instead commit themselves to a global peace anchored in respect and understanding among adherents of the three Abrahamic faiths.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8655)
action_date: 2008-09-23
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 H8655)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 374.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8655-8657)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House