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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1503
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (making FY2009 supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance) on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 655). (text: CR H10050)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 203 (Roll no. 655).(text: CR H10050)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 198 (Roll no. 654). (consideration: CR H10056-10057)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1503.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10050-10058)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 279.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII (requiring a two-thirds vote to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee) against certain resolutions reported from the Rules Committee. The rule applies the waiver to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 26, 2008, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-888, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-888, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to increase efforts under the Third Border Initiative (TBI) to deepen cooperation and collaboration with Caribbean nations.

Bill: 110-hres-1504
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Emergency planning and evacuation
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
International organizations and cooperation
Natural disasters
Terrorism
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the Caribbean as an important U.S. partner. 
 
Supports the Third Border Initiative (TBI) which is designed to enhance diplomatic, economic, health, education, disaster preparedness and law enforcement cooperation. 
 
Urges: (1) the U.S. and Caribbean governments to continue cooperative efforts to eliminate terrorist threats to hemispheric security; (2) the President to stem the decline in TBI funding levels; and (3) the Secretary of State to provide clear information to Congress in the Department of State's annual Congressional Budget Justification for Foreign Operations on requested TBI projects and amounts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the United States-Bahamas Proliferation Security Initiative Shipboarding Agreement.

Bill: 110-hres-1505
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Bahamas
Caribbean area
Chemical and biological weapons
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and inland water transportation
Nuclear weapons
Smuggling and trafficking
Terrorism
Transportation safety and security
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the United States and the Bahamas Proliferation Security Initiative Shipboarding Agreement.
 
Commits to cooperation to stop the proliferation by sea of weapons of mass destruction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Border Patrol in combating human smuggling and commending the Department of Justice for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions.

Bill: 110-hres-1506
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2008-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alien labor
Border patrols
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Forced labor
Government Operations and Politics
Illegal aliens
Immigration
Labor and Employment
Prosecution
Prostitution
Slavery
Smuggling

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Reaffirms support for the Border Patrol's importance in combating human smuggling.
 
Commends the Department of Justice (DOJ) for increasing the rate of human smuggler prosecutions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2008-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2008-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7110) making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1507
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7110) making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 208 (Roll no. 658). (text: CR H10059)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 208 (Roll no. 658).(text: CR H10059)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 204 (Roll no. 657). (consideration: CR H10073)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have words taken down. Mr. Obey asked unanimous consent to withdraw the words. Without objection the words were withdrawn. The House resumed debate on H.Res. 1507.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1507.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10059-10074)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 280.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-891, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-891, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Carson, California, and recognizing the city for its rich contributions to California history.

Bill: 110-hres-1508
Sponsor: Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of Carson, California.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Considering the Russian military deployments in the Western Hemisphere as reckless, provocative, and in violation of the Monroe Doctrine.

Bill: 110-hres-1510
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional tributes
Latin America
Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons
Russia
Venezuela
Western Hemisphere

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
 Considers the Russian military deployments in the Western Hemisphere as provocative and in violation of the Monroe Doctrine.
 
Regards Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez's attainment of a nuclear energy program or nuclear weapons as a grave danger to peace and U.S. national interests.
 
 Applauds and recognizes the necessity of the July 12, 2008, re-establishment of the U.S. Fourth Fleet.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1511
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2008-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Brain diseases
Cardiovascular diseases
Medical research
Neurology
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and (2) research to prevent and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day" in celebration of the 100th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-1512
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Federally chartered organizations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-1513
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-14]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 111th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies.

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 111th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10165)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10165)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10164-10165)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1514
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 28, 2008, or September 29, 2008, on the same day it is presented to the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 200 (Roll no. 667). (text: CR H10306)
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 200 (Roll no. 667).(text: CR H10306)
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 201 (Roll no. 666). (consideration: CR H10307)
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1514.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10306-10308)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 283.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 28, 2008 or September 29, 2008.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-897, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-897, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7201) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7202) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1516
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7201) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7202) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1533, H. Res. 1516 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: WITHDRAWAL OF RESOLUTION - Pursuant to the rule, Mr. Arcuri withdrew the resolution from consideration. (consideration: CR H10316)
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1516.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10309-10316; text of measure as introduced: CR H10310)
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 285.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: It shall be in order to consider in the House the bills H.R. 7201 and H.R. 7202. All points of order against consideration of the bills are waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. The bills shall be considered as read. All points of order against the bills are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bills to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit, on
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-902, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-902, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3997) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1517
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3997) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers.

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 by recorded vote: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 671). (text: CR 9/28/2008 H10316)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 220 - 198 (Roll no. 671).(text: CR 9/28/2008 H10316)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 196 (Roll no. 670). (consideration: CR H10334)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10334-10335)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1517, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1517 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until September 29, 2008.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1517.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR 9/28/2008 H10316-10327)
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 286.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 3997. The resolution makes in order a motion by the Chairman of the Committee on Financial Services to concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment with the text of the House amendment printed in this report.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-903, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-903, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing the appreciation and understanding of the United States Armed Forces, the City of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field.

Bill: 110-hres-1518
Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]
Introduced: 2008-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: 
 Honors the Wings Over Houston Airshow for advancing the appreciation and understanding of the U.S. Armed Forces, the city of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-28
text: Introduced in House