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Supporting the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Bill: 110-hres-1226
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Child abuse
Child health
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Family services
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Special weeks
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 

Expresses support for the designation of National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Commends organizations that are: (1) working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children; (2) educating caregivers on protecting children from injuries caused by abusive shaking; and (3) helping families cope with the challenges of child-rearing and other stresses.

Encourages people to remember the victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome and to participate in educational programs to help prevent it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.

Bill: 110-hres-1229
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Community and school
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Honors the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2008 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities.
 
 Encourages all valedictorians and graduating seniors to continue their studies.
 
 Supports the continued social engagement of valedictorians and graduating seniors.

action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 
Honors the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2008 for their academic achievements and contributions to their communities.
 
 Encourages all valedictorians and graduating seniors to continue their studies.
 
 Supports the continued social engagement of valedictorians and graduating seniors.


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5828-5829)
action_date: 2008-06-23
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 H5828-5829)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1229.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5828-5830)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day.

Bill: 110-hres-1231
Sponsor: Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Special days
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
 Calls on the American people to remember those men and women who sacrificed their lives defending the nation in Vietnam, recognize the prisoners of war and Armed Forces members who are missing in action, and honor all Vietnam veterans who served the nation faithfully to protect its freedom.

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 Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
 Calls on the American people to remember those men and women who sacrificed their lives defending the nation in Vietnam, recognize the prisoners of war and Armed Forces members who are missing in action, and honor all Vietnam veterans who served the nation faithfully to protect its freedom.


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: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6121)
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 H5968)
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 H5968)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Buyer 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. 1231.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5968-5969)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1232
Sponsor: Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2008-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autoimmune diseases
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Scleroderma Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

Bill: 110-hres-1233
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5540) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 381). (text: CR H4980)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 381).(text: CR H4980)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 380). (consideration: CR H5002)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5002-5003)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1233, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes prevailed. Mr. Hastings(WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1233 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1233.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4980-4989)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-677, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-677, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1234
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3021) to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants and low-interest loans to local educational agencies for the construction, modernization, or repair of public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary educational facilities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 371). (text: CR H4927)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 371).(text: CR H4927)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 196 (Roll no. 370). (consideration: CR H4934-4935; text: CR H4934)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1234.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4927-4935)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 231.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3021 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-678, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-678, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day, and recognizing the spirit, courage, and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and won World War II.

Bill: 110-hres-1235
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Special days
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: 
Supports the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day (June 6, 2008).
 
Recognizes, honors, and thanks the veterans who served on D-Day for their spirit, courage, and sacrifice.

action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 

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

 
Supports the designation of National D-Day Remembrance Day (June 6, 2008).
 
Recognizes, honors, and thanks the veterans who served on D-Day for their spirit, courage, and sacrifice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 402). (text: CR 6/10/2008 H5154-5155)
action_date: 2008-06-11
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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 402).(text: CR 6/10/2008 H5154-5155)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5266-5267)
action_date: 2008-06-10
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: 2008-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1235.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5154-5157)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 25, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1236
Sponsor: Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Iowa
Tornadoes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
Expresses the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Black Hawk, Buchanan, Butler, and Delaware Counties, Iowa, who were victims of the devastating tornado that struck their communities on May 25, 2008.
 
Expresses the support of the House as these citizens continue their efforts to clean up and rebuild their communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles, men's basketball team for its National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament performance.

Bill: 110-hres-1238
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2008-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
California
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the University of California, Los Angeles, men's basketball team for playing in the Final Four of the National Collegiate Athletic Association men's basketball tournament for the 18th time; and (2) the University of California system for its commitment to academic excellence and strong athletic tradition.
 
Commends the Pacific-10 athletic conference for its dominating season where eight of the 10 teams had a winning season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation.

Bill: 110-hres-1239
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2008-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine resources conservation
Oceanography
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of Jacques Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in marine conservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 111) establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

Bill: 110-hres-1240
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2008-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 111 (establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Tancredo. Petition No: 110-11. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis11.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Resolution congratulating Ensign DeCarol Davis upon her serving as the valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy's class of 2008 and becoming the first African American to earn this honor, and encouraging the Coast Guard Academy to seek and enroll diverse candidates in the cadet corps.

Bill: 110-hres-1241
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Blacks
Coast guard
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Minority education
Service academies
Women
Women soldiers
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
 Congratulates Ensign DeCarol Davis for becoming the first African-American female valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy.
 
 Encourages the Academy to seek diverse cadet corps candidates and to continue to train and graduate cadets of a quality that the Coast Guard needs to fulfill its missions.

action_date: 2008-07-22
text: 
Congratulates Ensign DeCarol Davis for becoming the first African-American valedictorian of the Coast Guard Academy.
 
Encourages the Coast Guard to seek diverse Academy cadet corps candidates and to continue to train and graduate cadets of a quality that the Coast Guard needs to fulfill its missions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6742)
action_date: 2008-07-22
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 H6742)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1241.
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6742-6744)
action_date: 2008-07-22
text: Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 110-hres-1242
Sponsor: Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Honors the life of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
 
Recognizes his important contributions to American music as a musician, composer, and entertainer.

action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 

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

Honors the life of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth. 

Recognizes his important contributions to American music as a musician, composer, and entertainer. 


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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 0 (Roll no. 438). (text: CR H5831)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 0 (Roll no. 438).(text: CR H5831)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5841-5842)
action_date: 2008-06-23
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: 2008-06-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1242.
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5831-5832)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Resolving to address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access to and promotion of nutrition, physical activity, and health care in all of Congress's work.

Bill: 110-hres-1244
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Agriculture and Food
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Exercise
Legislation
Nutrition
Obesity
Physical education and training
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
Recognizes the urgency and complexity of the obesity epidemic.
 
Commends the Campaign to End Obesity for identifying actionable steps that Congress can take toward reversing the epidemic.
 
Commits to considering opportunities for addressing the epidemic, such as improving nutrition, increasing physical activity, and expanding access to care in all major legislative action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1159)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in House