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Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.

Bill: 110-hres-1088
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Education
Higher education
History
Minorities
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Recognizes and commends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a cultural ambassador of the United States to the world, during which it has provided world-class American modern dance to people across the globe.

Recognizes that: (1) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been a true pioneer in the world of dance by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people while using the beauty and humanity of African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people; and (2) the Ailey II company, the Ailey School, and the extensive and innovative Arts in Education and Community Programs train future generations of dancers and choreographers while exposing young people to the arts. 

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Recognizes and commends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a cultural ambassador of the United States to the world, during which it has provided world-class American modern dance to people across the globe. 

Recognizes that: (1) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been a true pioneer in the world of dance by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people while using the beauty and humanity of African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people; and (2) the Ailey II company, the Ailey School, and the extensive and innovative Arts in Education and Community Programs train future generations of dancers and choreographers while exposing young people to the arts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6502-6503)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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 H6502-6503)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1088.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6502-6504)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the government of Vietnam to release from prison, end the detention without trial, and cease the harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, and expressing the sense of Congress that the President should encourage Vietnam to release such people from prison and to direct the Secretary of State to establish a Countries of Particular Concern list to condemn countries like Vietnam, which engage in "particularly severe violations" of human rights.

Bill: 110-hres-1089
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arrest
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Detention of persons
Dissenters
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Calls on the government of Vietnam to release from prison, end the detention without trial, and cease the harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam.
 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the members of the Bloc 8406 should be commended for their efforts to bring democracy and human rights to the Vietnamese people; and (2) the President should encourage Vietnam to release such people from prison, including U.S. citizen Dr. Nguyen Quoc Quan, and direct the Secretary of State to establish a Countries of Particular Concern list to condemn countries like Vietnam, which engage in &quot;particularly severe violations&quot; of human rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2167)
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the esteemed former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Bill: 110-hres-1090
Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Peace negotiations
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Honors former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 90th birthday (July 18, 2008) and extends best wishes to him and his family.
 
Congratulates him for his efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts between people in Africa and around the world.

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Honors former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela on his 90th birthday (July 18, 2008) and extends best wishes to him and his family.
 
Honors his many accomplishments on behalf of all South Africans.
 
Congratulates him for his efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts between people in Africa and around the world.
 
Celebrates his contributions to South Africa, the United States, and the international community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 494). (text: CR H6507)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 494).(text: CR H6507)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6545-6546)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1090.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6507-6510)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father.

Bill: 110-hres-1091
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Motion pictures

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston.
 
Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the family of Charlton Heston for his loss.

action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 

 
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston. 
 
Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the family of Charlton Heston for his loss.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/5/2008 H3039)
action_date: 2008-05-07
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 5/5/2008 H3039)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3177)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bonner 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: 2008-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1091.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3038-3041)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President not to attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing until China takes credible steps to persuade Sudan to end the genocide in Darfur and allow full deployment of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur.

Bill: 110-hres-1093
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2008-04-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms sales
China
Crime and Law Enforcement
East Asia
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Olympic games
Peacekeeping forces
President and foreign policy
Sports and Recreation
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: 
Calls on the President to not attend the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing until China: (1) persuades Sudan to end attacks in Darfur and allow for the full deployment of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur; and (2) takes steps to stop arms sales to Sudan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April as "National Donate Life Month" and expressing gratitude to all Americans who have communicated their intent to be organ and tissue donors.

Bill: 110-hres-1094
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2008-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Health
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a National Donate Life Month; (2) Americans who have communicated their intent to be organ and tissue donors upon their deaths; and (3) the public events that will be conducted in April to thank donors and their families and to publicize the organ shortage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act) and the 20th anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.

Bill: 110-hres-1095
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2008-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Housing and Community Development
Housing discrimination
Legislation
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.

action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Act and the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. Encourages all people and levels of government to rededicate themselves to fair housing law enforcement and ideals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2280-2281)
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2280-2281)
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1095.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2280-2284)
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball championship.

Bill: 110-hres-1096
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Dennis [D-KS-3]
Introduced: 2008-04-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Kansas
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: 
Commends the University of Kansas men's basketball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Basketball Championship. 

action_date: 2008-04-30
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Kansas men's basketball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Basketball Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2894)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2894)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1096.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to provide attention to the tragic circumstances that face some of our Nation's children on a daily basis and to underscore our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect so that all children can live in safety and security.

Bill: 110-hres-1097
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child abuse
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of April 2008 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of April 2008 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR 04/14/2008 H2241)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 202).(text: CR 04/14/2008 H2241)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2411)
action_date: 2008-04-14
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: 2008-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1097.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2241-2243)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran.

Bill: 110-hres-1098
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Encourages the American people to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices the American veteran demonstrates in the name of freedom.
 
Encourages the education of the American people on the many contributions of the American veteran to American society.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran.

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

 
Encourages the American people to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices the American veteran demonstrates in the name of freedom.
 
Encourages the education of the American people on the many contributions of the American veteran to American society.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran.


Legislative actions:
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 470). (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5965)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 470).(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5965)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6145)
action_date: 2008-06-24
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: 2008-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1098.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5965-5968)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Arbella Perkins Ewings.

Bill: 110-hres-1099
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Congressional tributes
Longevity
Minorities
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Commemorates the life of Arbella Perkins Ewings, who died at age 114, and expresses condolences to her family. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team on Winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships.

Bill: 110-hres-1100
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Iowa
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Congratulates the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team for winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championship, on winning their 21st national title since 1975, and on finishing the season with a 21-1 overall dual record and a perfect 8-0 conference record.

action_date: 2008-04-30
text: 
Congratulates the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team for winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championship, on winning their 21st national title since 1975, and on finishing the season with a 21-1 overall dual record and a perfect 8-0 conference record.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2896-2897)
action_date: 2008-04-30
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 H2896-2897)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1100.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2896-2898)
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and commending The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., for hosting the 2008 Science Olympiad National Tournament.

Bill: 110-hres-1101
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colleges
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Secondary education
Student activities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: 
Commends The George Washington University for hosting the 2008 Science Olympiad National Tournament for teams of students from middle schools and high schools across the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-10
text: Introduced in House