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Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.

Bill: 110-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Education
Entertainers
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Performing arts
Teachers
Theater
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. Recognizes her immeasurable contributions to the arts and all of humanity. 

action_date: 2008-07-23
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham. Recognizes her immeasurable contributions to the arts and all of humanity. 


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7039)
action_date: 2008-07-23
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 H7039)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 655.
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7039-7041)
action_date: 2008-07-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense, and the Congress should take immediate action to implement the recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-656
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2007-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Continuum of care
Disabled
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Legislation
Military dependents
Military medicine
Presidential commissions
Quality of care
Rehabilitation of the disabled
Veterans' medical care
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs should take immediate action to implement the recommendations of the President's Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in the States of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2007-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cabinet officers
Charities
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Federal officials
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Illinois
Iowa
Local officials
Minnesota
Ohio
Social Welfare
State officials
Storms
Water Resources Development
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army.

Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild.

action_date: 2007-10-02
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding during August 2007 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin and conveys gratitude to the officials and emergency personnel who responded swiftly to the crisis.

Recognizes the generous support of citizens, local businesses, the American Red Cross, the United Way, Catholic Charities, and the Salvation Army.

Reaffirms support for helping the victims rebuild.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11082)
action_date: 2007-10-02
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 H11082)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 657.
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11081-11085)
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Mr. Walz (MN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Federal Credit Union Month and recognizing the importance of Federal credit unions to the economy, and their critical mission in serving those of modest means.

Bill: 110-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Credit unions
Finance and Financial Sector
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Federal Credit Union Month.
 
Recognizes the importance of federal credit unions to the economy, and their critical mission in serving those of modest means.

action_date: 2007-09-24
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 Federal Credit Union Month.

Recognizes the importance of federal credit unions to the economy, and their critical mission in serving those of modest means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10732-10733)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10732-10733)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 658.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10732-10733)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Kanjorski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of a bill (amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with respect to the safety of drugs) on the same day it is presented to the House.

action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of a bill (amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to revise and extend the user-fee programs for prescription drugs and for medical devices, and to enhance the postmarket authorities of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with respect to the safety of drugs) on the same day it is presented to the House.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 677, H. Res. 659 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-332, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-332, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2761) to extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2761) to extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2761 (Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-09-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2761 (Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 880). (text: CR H10516-10517)
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 880).(text: CR H10516-10517)
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 879). (consideration: CR H10523-10524, H10524-10525)
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10525-10526)
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 660, Mr. Arcuri moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Arcuri demanded the Yeas and Nays which were ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 660.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10516-10524)
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 117.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of Rules XXI. The rule provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of this report, shall be considered as adopted. The rule makes in order only those further amendments printed in Part B of this report.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-333, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-333, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Assisted Living Week.

Bill: 110-hres-662
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2007-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congregate housing
Disabled
Housing and Community Development
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Assisted Living Week.
 
Urges all people of the United States to: (1) visit friends and loved ones who reside at assisted living facilituies; and (2) learn more about assisted living services, including how assisted living services benefit communities in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.

Bill: 110-hres-663
Sponsor: Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2]
Introduced: 2007-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.

action_date: 2007-09-25
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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 898). (text: CR 9/24/2007 H10707-10708)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 898).(text: CR 9/24/2007 H10707-10708)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10775-10776)
action_date: 2007-09-24
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: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 663.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10707-10709)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2881) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-664
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2881) to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2881 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-09-20
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2881 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 196 (Roll no. 888). (text: CR H10631)
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 196 (Roll no. 888).(text: CR H10631)
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 189 (Roll no. 887). (consideration: CR H10634-10635)
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 664.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 664.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10631-10633, H10634-10635)
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: All points of order againist consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of substitute recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendment printed in part B of such report, shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Commmittee of the Whole.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-335, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-335, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Endorsing reforms for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.

Bill: 110-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2007-09-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Communism
Democracy
Dissenters
East Asia
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Legislative bodies
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of property
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: 
Endorses reforms for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, including those reforms advocated by Dr. Nguyen Dan Que's 9-point road map to democracy. 
 
Urges the U.S. government to utilize such reforms to peacefully bring democracy and human rights to Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 35th anniversary of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2007-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
Government Operations and Politics
National parks
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: 
Recognizes and celebrates the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Honors the National Park Service (NPS) for its service to the Guadalupe Mountains region and the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-667
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Armed Services
House Homeland Security
House Science and Technology
House Small Business
House Transportation and Infrastructure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services; (2) Homeland Security; (3) Science and Technology; (4) Small Business; and (5) Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2007-09-20
text: 

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

 
Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services; (2) Homeland Security; (3) Science and Technology; (4) Small Business; and (5) Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10635)
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10635)
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10635)
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the lifetime accomplishments of former Congressman Charles Vanik.

Bill: 110-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2007-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: 
Honors the lifetime accomplishments and legacy of Charles Vanik for his numerous contributions to human rights and democracy, and expresses deep condolences to the Vanik family on their loss.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Introduced in House