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Recognizing and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.

Bill: 110-hres-1286
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Artists
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Exhibitions
Higher education
Minorities
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival.

action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 

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

Recognizes the important role that arts and arts education plays in the lives of Americans.

Recognizes the continuing contributions and influence of African-American art work to America's cultural life.

Urges all citizens to support efforts to strengthen artistic training and appreciation in schools. 

Recognizes the 20th anniversary of the National Black Arts Festival. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7037)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7037)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1286.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7037-7038)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Honor Flight Network, its volunteers, and donors, for enabling World War II veterans to travel to our Nation's capital to see the World War II Memorial created in their honor.

Bill: 110-hres-1287
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Charitable contributions
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
History
National monuments
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Expresses appreciation to the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors, who honor America's World War II veterans with an opportunity to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Expresses appreciation to the Honor Flight Network and its volunteers and donors, who honor America's World War II veterans with an opportunity to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8481-8482)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8481-8482)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1287.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8481-8483)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1288
Sponsor: Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alcoholism
Colleges
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Education
Higher education
School security
Special months
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to all students throughout the year.

action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month. 
 
Encourages colleges and universities to provide campus safety and other crime awareness and prevention programs to all students throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/29/2008 H7263)
action_date: 2008-07-31
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 7/29/2008 H7263)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Keller 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: 2008-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1288.
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7263-7265)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Mr. Hare moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to work with the United Kingdom Financial Services Authority to establish position limits on oil futures traded by traders on the Intercontinental Exchange that are similar to those established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for traders on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Bill: 110-hres-1289
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Derivative securities
Energy
Europe
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Futures trading
Government Operations and Politics
Independent regulatory commissions
International Affairs
International cooperation
Law
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Securities regulation
Swaps (Finance)
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Urges the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to require institutional investors to abide by position limits already established for the greater crude oil trading community.
 
Urges the President to direct the CFTC to work with the United Kingdom Financial Services Authority to establish position limits on oil futures traded by traders on the Intercontinental Exchange that are similar to those established by the CFTC for traders on the New York Mercantile Exchange. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Joining the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in observance of World Refugee Day and calling on the United States Government, international organizations, and aid groups to take immediate steps to secure urgently needed humanitarian relief for the more than 2,000,000 people displaced by genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Bill: 110-hres-1290
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2008-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Chad
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Displaced persons
Genocide
Immigration
Insurgency
Nongovernmental organizations
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
Refugees
Repatriation
Special days
Sudan
United Nations
War

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms the historic commitment of the United States as a nation founded by refugees. 
 
Calls on: (1) the Department of State to support the refugee assistance efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and of nongovernmental organizations; (2) the U.S. government to continue its international leadership role in response to the people of the Darfur region of Sudan who have been displaced by Sudan's genocide; and (3) the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security to facilitate the resettlement of an appropriate number of Darfuris. 
 
Urges the parties to the conflicts in and between Chad and Sudan to conclude a cessation of hostilities agreement. 
 
Calls upon the Joint African Union-United Nations Special Representative for Darfur to ensure that displaced persons are fairly represented in peace negotiations.
 
Affirms the goals of World Refugee Day and reiterates a strong commitment to protecting the millions of refugees who live without material, social, and legal protections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-1291
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2008-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Religion
Religious liberty
Sex discrimination
Veterans' benefits
Veterans' organizations
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: 
Recognizes the need for equal access to veterans' benefits for all who have honorably served.
 
Supports the goals, ideals, and deeds of the American GI Forum and its members.
 
Commends the work of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
 
Encourages others to join with the American GI Forum to ensure that veterans are never again denied the benefits they rightfully deserve.
 

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the need for equal access to veterans' benefits for all who have honorably served.
 
Supports the goals, ideals, and deeds of the American GI Forum and its members.
 
Commends the work of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
 
Encourages others to join with the American GI Forum to ensure that veterans are never again denied the benefits they rightfully deserve.
 


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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5975)
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 464).(text: CR 6/24/2008 H5975)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6102-6103)
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. 1291.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5975-5977)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a national goal for the universal deployment of next-generation broadband networks to access the internet and for other uses by 2015, and calling upon Congress and the President to develop a strategy, enact legislation, and adopt policies to accomplish this objective.

Bill: 110-hres-1292
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2008-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadband
Congress
Internet
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: 
 Establishes a national next-generation broadband network goal to bring, for households, businesses, and government offices, universal and affordable access to networks with the capability of transmitting data bidirectionally at: (1) 10 megabits per second by 2010; and (2) 100 megabits per second by 2015.
 
Directs relevant congressional committees to work with the President to develop a strategy to achieve the goal and begin, by the end of 2009, to enact specific legislation and adopt policies to implement the strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the deaths of civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner in Philadelphia, Mississippi, while working in the name of American democracy to register voters and secure civil rights during the summer of 1964, which has became known as "Freedom Summer".

Bill: 110-hres-1293
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights movements
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Mississippi
Murder
Voter registration
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: 
Encourages all Americans to: (1) pause and remember Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner and the 44th anniversary of their deaths; (2) commemorate their lives and work, and those of all other brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of civil rights and voting rights for all Americans; and (3) commemorate and acknowledge the legacy of the brave Americans who participated in the civil rights movement and the role that they played in changing the hearts and minds of Americans, and creating the political climate necessary to pass legislation to expand such rights.

action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 

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

 
Encourages all Americans to: (1) pause and remember Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, and Michael Schwerner and the 44th anniversary of their deaths; (2) commemorate their lives and work, and those of all other brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of civil rights and voting rights for all Americans; and (3) commemorate and acknowledge the legacy of the brave Americans who participated in the civil rights movement and the role that they played in changing the hearts and minds of Americans, and creating the political climate necessary to pass legislation to expand such rights.


Legislative actions:
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 voice vote. (text: CR H5807-5808)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H5807-5808)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1293.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5807-5811)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week.

Bill: 110-hres-1294
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2008-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Income tax
Labor and Employment
Pension funds
Retirement
Saving and investment
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Tax preferences
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week (October 19-25, 2008).
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of efficiently utilizing substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize retirement savings, revenues in excess of $170 billion for the 2007 Fiscal Year Budget.
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of the importance to save adequately for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.

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 goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week (October 19-25, 2008).
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of efficiently utilizing substantial tax revenues that currently subsidize retirement savings, revenues in excess of $170 billion for the 2007 Fiscal Year Budget.
 
Supports the need to raise public awareness of the importance to save adequately for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.


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 voice vote. (text: CR 6/24/2008 H5932)
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 H5932)
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. Mr. Johnson, Sam 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. Res. 1294.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5932-5934)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Ms. Schwartz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commemorating the efforts and contributions of outstanding female veterans of the Armed Forces, and the vital roles women play today as service members in the defense of the Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-1295
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2008-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Veterans' benefits
Women
Women soldiers
Women veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of female veterans to the country's security and military defense.
 
Recognizes the need of the federal government to increase and enhance the number and types of programs made available for female veterans.
 
Supports and salutes the growing role of women in active and reserve military service, including the National Guard.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of children's charities and youth-serving organizations across the United States and recognizing their efforts on behalf of children and youth as a positive investment for the future of our Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-1296
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-44]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charities
Congressional tributes
Families
Social Welfare
Special months
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote the awareness of children's charities and youth-servicing organizations across the United States.
 
Recognizes the efforts of such charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as a critical contribution to the future of our nation.

action_date: 2008-07-24
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Child Awareness Month to promote the awareness of children's charities and youth-servicing organizations across the United States.

Recognizes the efforts of such charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as a critical contribution to the future of our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR 7/23/2008 H7041)
action_date: 2008-07-24
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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR 7/23/2008 H7041)
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7134)
action_date: 2008-07-23
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: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1296.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7041-7042)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House