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Recognizing and honoring the achievements and legacy of former Representative John F. Seiberling, and expressing deep condolences to the Seiberling family for their loss.

Bill: 110-hres-1470
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
House of Representatives
Land use and conservation
Members of Congress
Ohio
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Recognizes and honors the achievements and legacy of former Representative John F. Seiberling from Ohio, particularly his numerous contributions to environmental causes and his unfailing dedication to his constituents.
 
Expresses deep condolences to the Seiberling family for their loss.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the successful demonstration of the first integrated circuit and its impact on the electronics industry.

Bill: 110-hres-1471
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes and honors the research and development efforts of Jack St. Clair Kilby and his contemporaries, who by inventing and perfecting the integrated circuit brought us modern electronics and changed the world. 
 
Recognizes the importance of continued advancements in electronics to the well-being of America. 

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

Recognizes and honors the research and development efforts of Jack St. Clair Kilby and his contemporaries, who by inventing and perfecting the integrated circuit brought us modern electronics and changed the world. 
 
Recognizes the importance of continued advancements in electronics to the well-being of America. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8541)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8541)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1471.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8541-8543)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders.

Bill: 110-hres-1472
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Autism
Child health
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Health
Higher education
Medical education
Nongovernmental organizations
Teacher education
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Encourages the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to establish and administer the Global Autism Assistance Program to: (1) support activities by nongovernmental organizations and other service providers, including advocacy groups, focused on autism in developing countries; and (2) establish a &quot;teach the teachers&quot; program to train health and education professionals working with autistic children in developing countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary year of the founding of Macy's, Inc., as an American entrepreneurial success story and the role Macy's, Inc., plays in supporting America's small businesses and vendors, including those that are minority and women owned; celebrating the vision, innovativeness, and ingenuity of all of our Nation's small businesses that aspire to grow and prosper as Macy's, Inc., has over its 150-year history; and congratulating Macy's, Inc., as an American entrepreneurial success story.

Bill: 110-hres-1473
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of Macy's, Inc., and the role Macy's plays in supporting America's small businesses and vendors, including those that are minority and women owned.
 
Celebrates the vision, innovativeness, and ingenuity of all U.S. small businesses that aspire to grow and prosper as Macy's has.
 
Congratulates Macy's as an American entrepreneurial success story.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of Macy's, Inc., and the role Macy's plays in supporting America's small businesses and vendors, including those that are minority and women owned.
 
Celebrates the vision, innovativeness, and ingenuity of all U.S. small businesses that aspire to grow and prosper as Macy's has.
 
Congratulates Macy's as an American entrepreneurial success story.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8625)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8625)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1473.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8625-8626)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Ms. Velazquez moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and honoring the historic climbing feat of the original climbing team.

Bill: 110-hres-1474
Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Athletes
California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary (November 12, 2008) of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan (the world's tallest free-standing granite monolith) in Yosemite National Park, California, and honors the historic climbing feat of the original climbing team. 

action_date: 2008-09-29
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary (November 12, 2008) of the first vertical ascent of the face of El Capitan (the world's tallest free-standing granite monolith) in Yosemite National Park, California, and honors the historic climbing feat of the original climbing team. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10615)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10615)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10615)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible.

Bill: 110-hres-1475
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military personnel
Military strategy
Officer personnel
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Commends and expresses gratitude to: (1) the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for the service, sacrifices, and heroism that made the success of the troop surge in Iraq possible; and (2) General David H. Petraeus, General Raymond Odierno, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker for the distinguished wartime leadership that made such success possible.
 
Recognizes the success of the troop surge in Iraq and its strategic significance in advancing U.S. vital national interests in Iraq, the Middle East, and the world, in particular as a strategic victory in a central front of the war on terrorism.
 
Recognizes that the gains achieved as a result of the troop surge are significant but not permanent, and that it is imperative that no action be taken that jeopardizes those gains or dishonors the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made those gains possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5244) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1476
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5244) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 194 (Roll no. 620). (text: CR H8590)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 194 (Roll no. 620).(text: CR H8590)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 192 (Roll no. 619). (consideration: CR H8596-8597)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1476.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8590-8597)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 269.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-867, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-867, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance and sustainability of the United States hardwoods industry and urging that United States hardwoods and the products derived from United States hardwoods be given full consideration in any program directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.

Bill: 110-hres-1477
Sponsor: Rep. Ellsworth, Brad [D-IN-8]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Building construction
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Green products
Lumber trade
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sustainable development
Trees
Wood

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes that U.S. hardwoods are an abundant, sustainable, and legal resource. 
 
Urges that U.S. hardwoods and derivative products should be given full consideration in programs directed at constructing environmentally preferable commercial, public, or private buildings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 110-hres-1478
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congressional tributes
Geriatrics
Health
Health education
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Falls Prevention Awareness Day.

Commends the National Falls Free Coalition and all other organizations for their efforts to promote awareness about preventing and reducing falls among older people in the United States.

Encourages public and private entities to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of California State University, Northridge (CSUN), an extraordinary public university dedicated to promoting the intellectual, economic, and cultural qualities of the San Fernando Valley.

Bill: 110-hres-1479
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
California
Colleges
Community and school
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of California State University, Northridge.
 
Honors the school and its students, faculty, and staff for their invaluable contributions to higher education, advanced research, and community service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1480
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Birth defects
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Health
Nervous system
Preventive medicine
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month; and (2) the development of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry.

Commends the work of the Spina Bifida Association to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals and their families who are affected by Spina Bifida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.

Bill: 110-hres-1481
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Christian Science Monitor newspaper.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
To condemn the efforts of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations and the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to pressure and coerce the democratically elected government of the Republic of Ireland to reduce or eliminate its constitutionally established abortion restrictions.

Bill: 110-hres-1482
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Europe
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Ireland
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Condemns the efforts of the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations and the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women to coerce the government of the Republic of Ireland to reduce or eliminate its constitutionally established abortion restrictions.
 
Questions the merit of using U.S. taxpayer-generated revenues to support such Committees in light of their work to promote the practice of abortion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Regarding the recent decision by the President to declare Venezuela and Bolivia as nations that have "failed demonstrably" to meet their international commitments to combat the production and trafficking of illicit drugs.

Bill: 110-hres-1483
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bolivia
Colombia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Ecuador
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Peru
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Expresses outrage over the expulsions of the U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and the U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia.
 
Condemns the failure of the governments of Venezuela and Bolivia to adhere to their obligations under international counter-narcotics agreements.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it should continue to be U.S. policy to work with all Andean countries to combat trafficking in narcotics and other controlled substances; and (2) steps should be taken to restore full cooperation between Venezuela, Bolivia, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Project HOPE for 50 years of exceptional service in improving and saving the lives of millions of children and adults in developing nations through humanitarian assistance and health education.

Bill: 110-hres-1484
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Medical education
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
 Recognizes Project HOPE for 50 years of service in improving and saving the lives of millions of children and adults in developing nations through humanitarian assistance and health education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week.

Bill: 110-hres-1485
Sponsor: Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week; and (2) the work of firefighters to educate and protect the nation's communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of World Habitat Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1486
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing supply and affordability
International organizations and cooperation
Low- and moderate-income housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Solid waste and recycling
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of World Habitat Day.
 
 Recognizes the importance of establishing housing and shelter issues as a major priority of U.S. foreign assistance.
 
 Urges an increased effort and the investment of greater resources by all relevant federal departments and agencies toward providing safe, simple, and decent housing, clean water, and sanitation for the poor.
 
 Commends the actions of governments, international organizations, and charities around the world working to make shelter a priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House