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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.

Bill: 110-hres-1169
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aliens
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Discrimination
Ethnic relations
Human rights
Immigration
Legislation
Minorities
Racism
Slavery
Torture
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it is U.S. policy to oppose slavery, torture, racism, discrimination, and xenophobia; (2) the United States should give thorough review to domestic policy and legislative proposals that would improve the lives of marginalized U.S. communities; and (3) the Senate and the United States should ratify specified international conventions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-05-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E797)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Commending Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita for his leadership and dedication to protecting the integrity of the election process and increasing voter confidence in all of our elections.

Bill: 110-hres-1170
Sponsor: Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Election administration
Election fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Indiana
State officials

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Commends Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita for his leadership and dedication to protecting the integrity of the election process and increasing voter confidence in all of our elections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the on-premises sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses on the occasion of its 62nd Annual International Sign Expo.

Bill: 110-hres-1171
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Advertising
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
Government Operations and Politics
Signs and signboards
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
 Congratulates the members of the on-premises sign and sign products industry on their 62nd Annual International Sign Expo and encourages the on-premises sign industry to continue events such as the Expo to educate the small business community and the general public about the benefits of effective signage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Bill: 110-hres-1172
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Cancer
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Families
Family services
Fire fighters
Health
Health education
Medical screening
Medical tests
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Commends the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for: (1) the support its members provide to fire service members and their families facing cancer; and (2) the awareness it brings to such members and families about cancer prevention and screening. Encourages fire service organizations to provide information to fire service members about the Network.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.

Bill: 110-hres-1173
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2008-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
National service
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: 
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni.
 
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 
Encourages citizens of all ages to consider serving in AmeriCorps.

action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 

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

 
Encourages all citizens to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni.
 
Acknowledges the significant accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 
Encourages citizens of all ages to consider serving in AmeriCorps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 69 (Roll no. 319). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3715)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
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): 344 - 69 (Roll no. 319).(text: CR 5/13/2008 H3715)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3846-3847)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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: 2008-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1173.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3715-3717)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1176
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Railroad freight operations
Railroad passenger traffic
Railroads
Special days
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 
Recognizes the contribution trains make to the national transportation system.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

action_date: 2008-05-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Recognizes the contribution trains make to the national transportation system.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.
 
Urges the people of the United States to recognize such a day as an opportunity to learn more about trains. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 313). (text: CR 5/13/2008 H3712)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-14
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 313).(text: CR 5/13/2008 H3712)
action_date: 2008-05-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3800)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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: 2008-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1176.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3712-3714)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the practice of the Department of Defense to continue to use stop-loss orders to retain members of the Armed Forces who have completed their contractual obligations runs contrary to the stated policy of the United States to utilize an all-volunteer force.

Bill: 110-hres-1177
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-05-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 
 Declares that the Secretary of Defense should immediately: (1) submit to Congress a plan to minimize the use of stop-loss orders that prevent Armed Forces members who have completed their contractual obligations from voluntarily separating from the Armed Forces; and (2) implement a new stop-loss policy to ensure that no member of the Armed Forces who has completed a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan is subject to a stop-loss order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastating tornadoes of April 28, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1178
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2008-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire fighters
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Hospital personnel
Law enforcement officers
Local officials
Paramedical personnel
Police
Rescue work
Tornadoes
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 
Expresses: (1) sympathy to the citizens of Suffolk, Brunswick, and Colonial Heights, Virginia, over the devastation caused by the tornadoes that struck the communities on April 28, 2008; (2) appreciation to first responders, hospital personnel, local officials, and others involved in the relief effort; and (3) support as those citizens continue efforts to rebuild their communities and lives.

Recognizes the numerous individuals and entities that gave selflessly to aid in the disaster relief efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and all enterprises owned or controlled by the People's Republic of China should make proper disclosures with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the selective default status of certain bonds.

Bill: 110-hres-1179
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2008-05-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
East Asia
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government ownership
Government securities
Information disclosure (Securities law)
International claims

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China and its government-owned and controlled enterprises should be required to properly disclose material information concerning the selective default status of specified bonds in all prospectuses and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Resolution recognizing the efforts and contributions of outstanding women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians in the United States and around the world.

Bill: 110-hres-1180
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2008-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Engineering
Families
Infrastructure
Mathematics
Mothers
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 
Recognizes the important contributions of women and mothers to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the nation's competitiveness and standard of living.
 
Recognizes the need to increase the number of women participating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
 
Supports the role of women and mothers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to use this Mother's Day to give appropriate recognition not only to our mothers but also to women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians who have made important contributions to our everyday lives.

action_date: 2008-06-04
text: 
Recognizes the important contributions of women to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the nation's competitiveness and standard of living.

Recognizes the need to increase the number of women participating in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Supports the role of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

Encourages the people of the United States to use this Mother's Day to give appropriate recognition not only to our mothers but also to women scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians who have made important contributions to our everyday lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1180.
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4918-4919)
action_date: 2008-06-04
text: Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis.

Bill: 110-hres-1181
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Burma
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
East Asia
Emergency Management
Government Operations and Politics
Hurricanes
International relief
Military regimes
Referendum

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Extends condolences to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis, and vows full support with the people of Burma.
 
Calls on Americans to provide emergency assistance to cyclone victims in Burma through humanitarian agencies.
 
Calls for the Burmese military junta to consider the well-being of its people and accept international assistance.

action_date: 2008-05-13
text: 

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

 
Extends condolences to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis, and vows full support with the people of Burma.
 
Calls on Americans to provide emergency assistance to cyclone victims in Burma through humanitarian agencies.
 
Calls for the Burmese military junta to consider the well-being of its people and accept international assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 306). (text: CR H3732)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 306).(text: CR H3732)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3750-3751)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Simpson 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: 2008-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1181.
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3732-3735)
action_date: 2008-05-13
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Government buildings and on Federal property be made in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-1182
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Buy American
Commemorations
Federal office buildings
Flags
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all American flags flown over federal buildings should be entirely produced in the United States.

action_date: 2008-07-14
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all American flags flown over federal buildings should be entirely produced in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6432)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6432)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1182.
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6432-6433)
action_date: 2008-07-14
text: Mr. Schiff moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E855)
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Bill: 110-hres-1183
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Iraq
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence to be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Iraq or Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Knights of Pythias.

Bill: 110-hres-1184
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Fraternal organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Knights of Pythias.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in House