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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should recognize the important contributions of Americans who serve as foster parents and, in doing so, unselfishly open their homes and family lives to children in need.

Bill: 110-hres-1185
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Foster home care
Parent and child
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that all Americans should work together to strengthen families and reduce the need of foster care placement for children.
 
Urges Congress to continue its commitment to providing critical assistance to children and families involved in the foster care system through part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act and other programs designed to help children reunite with their parents or find a loving and permanent home when they cannot return to their biological parents.

action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of Congress that all Americans should work together to strengthen families and reduce the need of foster care placement for children.

Urges Congress to continue its commitment to providing critical assistance to children and families involved in the foster care system through part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act and other programs designed to help children reunite with their parents or find a loving and permanent home when they cannot return to their biological parents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4171-4172)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4171-4172)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1185.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4171-4173)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting the use of funds in a Members' Representational Allowance for the long-term lease of a vehicle.

Bill: 110-hres-1186
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional allowances
House of Representatives
Leases
Motor vehicles
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
 Prohibits the use of funds in a Members' Representational Allowance to lease a vehicle except on a short-term basis, which shall be 10 days or fewer.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Promoting global energy supply security through increased cooperation among the United States, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, by diversifying sources of energy, and implementing certain oil and natural gas pipeline projects for the safe and secure transportation of Eurasian hydrocarbon resources to world markets.

Bill: 110-hres-1187
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy
Energy
Energy development
Energy security
Europe
European Union
Georgia (Republic)
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Middle East and North Africa
Natural gas
Petroleum
Pipelines
Transportation and Public Works
Turkey
Turkmenistan

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Commends Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Kazakhstan for their positive contributions to the East-West Energy Corridor and energy security in the region.
 
Supports the newly-appointed Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy, and encourages his full engagement with the countries in the region, notably Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and Kazakhstan.
 
Calls on the Administration to engage actively with European allies and encourage the European Union to developed a unified stance on the Nabucco project and become more involved.
 
Urges the Administration to actively engage in the region in its efforts to secure the necessary guarantees for the realization of the projects under development, including the Samsun-Ceyhan oil pipeline, the Turkmenistan-Trans Caspian-Turkey-Europe Gas Pipeline Project, Nabucco, and Turkey-Iraq natural gas pipelines, and in this framework, intensify demarches related to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging recognition, and supporting the goals and ideals, of National Aphasia Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1188
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Brain
Health
Neurology
Special months
Speech disorders
Stroke

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Aphasia Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E894)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1189
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H3784)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 311).(text: CR H3784)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 310). (consideration: CR H3798)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1189.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3784-3799)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Will the House now consider the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 189 (Roll no. 309).
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 1189 because it violates the earmark rule. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 1189. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Flake raised a point of order against the provisions of H. Res. 1189 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H. Res. 1189. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Cardoza called up H. Res. 1189, and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2419 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-629, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-629, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 70) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 and 2010 through 2013.

Bill: 110-hres-1190
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S.Con.Res. 70 (congressional budget). 

action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S.Con.Res. 70 (congressional budget). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 203 (Roll no. 318). (text: CR H3824)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 203 (Roll no. 318).(text: CR H3824)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 187 (Roll no. 317). (consideration: CR H3827)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1190.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3824-3828)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: The rule adopts as an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text H. Con. Res. 312 as adopted by the House, adopts S. Con. Res. 70, as amended, and provides that the House insists on its amendment and requests a conference with the Senate.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-630, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-630, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1191
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Allergies
Asthma
Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Medical personnel
Minorities
Minority health
Poverty
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. 

Encourages increased awareness about the prevalence of asthma and allergies and the disparities in asthma cases based on race, ethnicity, and economic status.

Recognizes: (1) health care professionals that treat asthma- and allergy-related health issues; and (2) the nation's commitment to continued education surrounding asthma and allergy treatment and symptoms and to advancing care for both conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1192
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Hepatitis
International Affairs
Special months
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of World Hepatitis Awareness Month; and (2) raising awareness of the consequences of untreated viral hepatitis and the urgency to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase research, awareness, and education about cerebral cavernous malformations.

Bill: 110-hres-1193
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Tom [D-NM-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Brain diseases
Health education
Hereditary diseases
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical need to increase research, awareness, and education about cerebral cavernous malformations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E897)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.

Bill: 110-hres-1195
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
China
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Earthquakes
East Asia
Emergency Management
International relief
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
Extends condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake centered in Sichuan Province.
 
Vows full support for the people of the PRC as well as the members of the Chinese American community who have relatives in the affected areas.

action_date: 2008-05-20
text: 
Extends condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China (PRC) for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake centered in Sichuan Province.
 
Vows full support for the people of the PRC as well as the members of the Chinese American community who have relatives in the affected areas.
 
Expresses confidence that the people of the PRC will come together to help those in need and succeed in overcoming the hardships incurred because of this tragedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4209)
action_date: 2008-05-20
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 H4209)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1195.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4209-4213)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Mr. Wu moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Minority Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1196
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Natural Resources and on Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Natural Resources and on Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3801)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3801)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3801)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1197
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 324). (text: CR H3891)
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 324).(text: CR H3891)
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 195 (Roll no. 323). (consideration: CR H3902)
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1197.
action_date: 2008-05-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3891-3903)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: The resolution provides for consideration of a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 with each of the three amendments printed in the report. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-636, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-636, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people of the Montenegro on holding free and fair presidential elections on April 6, 2008, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's decision at the Bucharest Summit to invite Montenegro to enter into an Intensified Dialogue, and the reforms and progress undertaken by Montenegro since its declaration of independence.

Bill: 110-hres-1198
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2008-05-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Collective security
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Montenegro
NATO countries

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 
Commends the people and the government of Montenegro for the manner in which the April 2008 presidential election was conducted. 
 
Supports the decision by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to initiate an Intensified Dialogue with Montenegro. 
 
Welcomes the close relationship between the United States and Montenegro and urges the people and the government of Montenegro to continue to embrace the principles of a democratic government, a free market economy, and an open society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Introduced in House