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Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of Illinois and the United States of America.

Bill: 110-hres-843
Sponsor: Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2007-12-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of former Congressman Henry J. Hyde of Illinois; (2) notes that he was preceded in death by his former wife Jeanne Simpson and his son, Henry &quot;Hank&quot; Hyde; and (3) tenders its deep sympathy to his wife, Judy Wolverton, to his children, Robert, Laura, and Anthony, and to his entire family and former congressional staff.
 


action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses its appreciation for the profound dedication and public service of former Congressman Henry J. Hyde of Illinois; (2) notes that he was preceded in death by his former wife Jeanne Simpson and his son, Henry &quot;Hank&quot; Hyde; and (3) tenders its deep sympathy to his wife, Judy Wolverton, to his children, Robert, Laura, and Anthony, and to his entire family and former congressional staff.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15504)
action_date: 2007-12-17
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 H15504)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 843.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15504-15507)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the service and dedication of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and celebrating his 80th birthday.

Bill: 110-hres-844
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2007-12-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Buddhism
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Peace
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: 
Recognizes the service and dedication of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda and celebrates his 80th birthday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 6) to reduce our Nation's dependency on foreign oil by investing in clean, renewable, and alternative energy resources, promoting new emerging energy technologies, developing greater efficiency, and creating a Strategic Energy Efficiency and Renewables Reserve to invest in alternative energy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-846
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: 
Makes it in order to consider the Senate amendments to H.R. 6 (Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-12-05
text: 
Makes it in order to consider the Senate amendments to H.R. 6 (Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Makes it in order to consider the Senate amendments to H.R. 6 (Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 195 (Roll no. 1137). (text: CR H14255-14256)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 195 (Roll no. 1137).(text: CR H14255-14256)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 192 (Roll no. 1136). (consideration: CR H14768)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 846.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H14255-14259, H14260-14269)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: On motion to consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 188 (Roll no. 1134).
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 846 on the grounds that it allows for an unfunded mandate. Pursuant to the rule, the Chair announced that the threshold for identifying specific language related to an unfunded mandate had been met and that the question would be put on the consideration of the resolution. Subsequently, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the question of consideration of H. Res. 846.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 846 - By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Welch called up H. Res. 846 and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-474, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-474, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.

Bill: 110-hres-847
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Christianity
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Religion
Religious liberty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world. 
 
Acknowledges: (1) the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith; and (2) the role of Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization.
 
Rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians. 
 
 Expresses respect to American Christians and Christians throughout the world. 

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Recognizes the Christian faith as one of the great religions of the world. 
 
Acknowledges: (1) the international religious and historical importance of Christmas and the Christian faith; and (2) the role of Christians and Christianity in the founding of the United States and in the formation of the western civilization.
 
Rejects bigotry and persecution directed against Christians. 
 
 Expresses support for and respect to Christians in the United States and throughout the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143). (text: CR H15233)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
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): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143).(text: CR H15233)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15274)
action_date: 2007-12-11
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: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 847.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15233-15234)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mr. Meeks (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring Prevent Blindness America for its 100 years of dedication to preventing blindness and preserving eyesight.

Bill: 110-hres-848
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Eye care
Health
Medical screening
Medical tests
Nonprofit organizations
Preventive medicine
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Recognizes the invaluable contributions and positive impact of Prevent Blindness America and its affiliates. Congratulates and commends such organization for 100 years of preventing blindness and preserving sight.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2761) to extend the Terrorism Insurance Program of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-849
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2761 (Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007).
 

action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2761 (Terrorism Risk Insurance Revision and Extension Act of 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 893, H. Res. 849 is laid on the table. (consideration: CR H16887-16888)
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Upon the adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to move to take from the Speaker's table the bill H.R. 2761 with the Senate amendment thereto, and agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-475, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-475, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2007-12-06
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-850
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008) on the same day it is presented to the House.
 

action_date: 2007-12-06
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 the Senate amendment to H.R. 2764 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2008) on the same day it is presented to the House.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-13
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 869, H. Res. 850 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 165.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-476, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-476, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2008 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-hres-852
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2007-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Police
Public prosecutors
Special months
Stalking
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: 
 Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.

action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) National Stalking Awareness Month provides an opportunity to educate Americans about stalking; (2) all Americans should applaud efforts to promote awareness about stalking; and (3) policymakers and other interested groups should recognize the need to increase awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims. 

Urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote, through National Stalking Awareness Month, awareness of the crime of stalking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H422)
action_date: 2008-01-23
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 H422)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 852.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H422-424)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-01-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring those who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay.

Bill: 110-hres-853
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2007-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
California
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Oil pollution
Oil spills and wildlife
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: 
Honors those individuals and organizations who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay.

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 

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

 
Honors those individuals and organizations who have volunteered to assist in the cleanup of the November 7, 2007, oil spill in San Francisco Bay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15259)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15259)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 853.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15259-15261)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mrs. Tauscher moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007

Bill: 110-hres-855
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2007-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 797 (Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007). 

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 797 (Dr. James Allen Veteran Vision Equity Act of 2007). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15261-15262)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H15261-15262)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 855.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15261-15265)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-856
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2007-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire fighters
Health
Murder
Nebraska
Police
Rescue work
Shopping centers
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Expresses the heartfelt sympathy of the U.S. House of Representatives for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.
 
Conveys its gratitude to the city and county officials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emergency medical teams who responded swiftly to the scene and secured the mall and surrounding area.

action_date: 2007-12-17
text: 

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

Expresses the heartfelt sympathy of the U.S. House of Representatives for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.

Conveys its gratitude to the city and county officials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emergency medical teams who responded swiftly to the scene and secured the mall and surrounding area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 1163). (text: CR H15476)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-17
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): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 1163).(text: CR H15476)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H15513)
action_date: 2007-12-17
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: 2007-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 856.
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15476-15477)
action_date: 2007-12-17
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to take immediate actions to drop all charges against the Saudi rape victim known as the "Qatif Girl".

Bill: 110-hres-857
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2007-12-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Human rights
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Punishment
Rape
Saudi Arabia
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Victims of crimes
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Condemns the Saudi judiciary for convicting the &quot;Qatif Girl&quot; on the charge of being alone in a car with a man she is not related to, as well as for the inhumane punishment to which she was sentenced.
 
Calls on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to: (1) overturn the conviction and to drop all charges against the Saudi rape victim known as the &quot;Qatif Girl&quot; and (2) abolish such law as well as other laws that compromise women's freedom, dignity, and equality.
 
Expresses sympathy for the &quot;Qatif Girl.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week.

Bill: 110-hres-858
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2007-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular diseases
Child health
Economics and Public Finance
Families
Federal aid to research
Health
Health education
Infants
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week; (2) increased funding for research on congenital heart defects and diseases (CHDs); and (3) the education of parents and the medical community on CHDs symptoms and the importance of newborn screenings for such symptoms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Introduced in House