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Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to ensure national security while promoting foreign investment and the creation and maintenance of jobs, to reform the process by which such investments are examined for any effect they may have on national security, to establish the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 556 (National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 556 (National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 556 (National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1982)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1982)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1986)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 195.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1982-1986)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
action_date: 2007-02-27
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 Financial Services now printed in the bill. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII and except pro forma amendments for the purpose of debate. Each amendment so printed may be offered only by the Member who caused it to be printed or his designee and shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-25, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-25, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Commending Vice President Al Gore on his well-deserved recognition for the Academy Award-winning documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth".

Bill: 110-hres-197
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air pollution control
Arts, Culture, Religion
Awards, medals, prizes
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congress
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Motion pictures
Reporters and reporting
Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Congratulates former Vice President Al Gore on the Academy Award for Best Documentary Film given to An Inconvenient Truth. Commends director Davis Guggenheim and producers Lawrence Bender and Laurie David. Recognizes Al Gore's role in making climate change one of the major issues of the 110th Congress. 
 
Expresses the hope that Congress and the President will enact meaningful climate change legislation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Bill: 110-hres-198
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black history
History
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Black 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: 2007-03-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the nation's history.
 
Encourages the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation.
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Black 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: 2007-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2416)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2416)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 198.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2416-2418)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1981-1982)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-199
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 110th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Rules

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Rules for the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2007-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on House Administration for the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 800) to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2007-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 800) to amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 800 (Employee Free Choice Act).

action_date: 2007-03-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 800 (Employee Free Choice Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 113). (text: CR H2043)
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 195 (Roll no. 113).(text: CR H2043)
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 197 (Roll no. 112). (consideration: CR H2053-2054)
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 203.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2043-2054)
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
action_date: 2007-02-28
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 Education and Labor now printed in the bill. Each such amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specificed in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and opponent, shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-26, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-26, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the first annual America Saves Week.

Bill: 110-hres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2007-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Consumer credit
Debt
Finance and Financial Sector
Saving and investment
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
Recognizes the importance of increasing the savings rate and reducing consumer indebtedness in the United States through effective social marketing campaigns.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of America Saves Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 15th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a program funded by the Government of the United States to provide an opportunity for high school students from the countries of the former Soviet Union to study and live in the United States in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia, and supporting the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the FLEX program.

Bill: 110-hres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2007-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Central Asia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Education
Educational exchanges
Elementary and secondary education
Europe
Former Soviet states
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Russia
Secondary education
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a federally-funded program providing high school students from the former Soviet states with the opportunity to study and live in this country in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia.
 
Supports and commends the FLEX program, acknowledging the positive changes that many FLEX alumni have made in their home countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer on the 30th anniversary of her death for her dedication to freedom and justice.

Bill: 110-hres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Voter registration

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: 
 Honors the life, legacy, and contributions of Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer for her dedication to freedom and justice. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to protecting the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution and applauds the efforts of grassroots organizers to preserve principles of democracy by respecting the rights and will of the people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Tenth Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]
Introduced: 2007-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Energy and Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 110th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile.

Bill: 110-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2007-03-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Birth defects
Child health
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Families
Health
Medical personnel
Plastic surgery
Social Welfare
Surgeons
Volunteer workers
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: 
Honors Operation Smile on its 25th Anniversary year as its volunteer medical professionals travel around the world to treat children suffering from facial deformities. 

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the founding of Operation Smile as its volunteer medical professionals continue to travel around the world to treat children suffering from facial deformities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7800)
action_date: 2007-07-16
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 H7800)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 208.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7800-7802)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Anti-Slavery Day.

Bill: 110-hres-209
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2007-03-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Family services
Human rights
Immigration
International cooperation
Prosecution
Repatriation
Slavery
Social Welfare
Special days
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Antislavery Day.
 
 Requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe Antislavery Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
 
 Encourages the Secretary of State to increase collaboration with foreign governments to combat slavery, punish human traffickers and slaveholders, and provide social services to assist in rehabilitation, family reunification, attaining sustainable freedom, and preventing slavery from occurring. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E447)
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA Football Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2007-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
North Carolina
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: 
Commends the Appalachian State University football team for their historic win in the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 1-AA Football Championship. 

action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Commends the Appalachian State University football team for their historic win in the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 1-AA Football Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7625)
action_date: 2007-07-11
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 H7625)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 210.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7625-7627)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the long distance runs that will take place in the People's Republic of China in 2007 and the United States in 2008 to promote friendship between the peoples of China and the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-211
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2007-03-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
East Asia
International cooperation
Running
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: 
Supports the long distance runs that will take place in the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 2007 and the United States in 2008 to promote friendship between the peoples of China and the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Bill: 110-hres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2007-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
College entrance requirements
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational associations
Educational counseling
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: 
Commends the National Association for College Admission Counseling for 70 years of outstanding service to college counseling and admission professionals and the students they serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House