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Expressing the sense of Congress that provisions that provoke veto threats from the President should not be included on bills that appropriate funds for the implementation of recommendations of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission.

Bill: 110-hconres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2007-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Military base closures
Veto

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should not include provisions that provoke veto threats from the President in bills that appropriate funds for the implementation of recommendations of the Base Closure and Realignment Commission. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated.

Bill: 110-hconres-101
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Compensation (Law)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
History
Law
Legislation
Parliamentary government
Searches and seizures
Slavery
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the bicentennial of the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which banned the slave trade in the British Empire, allowed for the search and seizure of ships suspected of transporting enslaved people, and provided compensation for the freedom of slaves, should be commemorated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E305)
action_date: 2007-03-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E657)
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness each year to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.

Bill: 110-hconres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2007-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Human rights
International Affairs
Prostitution
Slavery
Smuggling
Special days
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of observing the National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness each year and all other efforts to raise awareness of and opposition to human trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through the negotiation of fair and effective international commitments.

Bill: 110-hconres-104
Sponsor: Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advice and consent of the Senate
Air pollution control
Armed Forces and National Security
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Conferences
Congress
Congressional delegations
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Environmental technology
House of Representatives
International environmental cooperation
Negotiations
Science, Technology, Communications
Senate
Treaties
Treaty-making power

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should act to reduce risks posed by global climate change and to foster economic growth by: (1) participating in negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and leading efforts in other international fora with the objective of securing U.S. participation in agreements that advance and protect U.S. interests, that establish mitigation commitments by all countries that are major emitters of greenhouse gases, that establish flexible international mechanisms to minimize the cost of efforts by participating countries, and that achieve a significant long-term reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions; and (2) establishing a bipartisan observer group in the House of Representatives and the Senate to monitor international negotiations on climate change and to ensure that the advice and consent function of the Senate is exercised to facilitate timely consideration of any applicable treaty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3727-3728)
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-105
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Government Operations and Politics
Special days
Voting rights
Women
Women's movement
Women's rights
Women's voting

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the women suffragists who worked for the right of U.S. women to vote.

action_date: 2007-05-08
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 a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the women suffragists who worked for the right of U.S. women to vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4616-4617)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4616-4617)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 105.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4616-4618)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.

Bill: 110-hconres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Australia
Aviation safety
Cemeteries and funerals
History
Military aircraft
Military history
Monuments and memorials
Oceania
Transport aircraft
Transportation and Public Works
Virginia
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of the 40 members of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in the air crash at Bakers Creek, Australia, on June 14, 1943.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H375-376)
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution

Bill: 110-hconres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Congress
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Members of Congress
Minorities
Presidential appointments
Racial discrimination
Sex discrimination
Vice Presidents
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Fair Play-Equal Access in Membership Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that neither the President, the Vice President, nor any Member of Congress, federal justice or judge, or political appointee in the executive branch should belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-03-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E708)
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and 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: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks.

Bill: 110-hconres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp honoring Rosa Louise McCauley Parks should be issued; (2) the provision requiring that an honoree must have died at least 10 years before this honor should be waived; and (3) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend that such a stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Iraq should vote to approve or disapprove the continued deployment of United States Armed Forces to Iraq and, unless Iraq votes to approve such continued deployment, the President of the United States should commence the phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq within 60 days of the Iraqi vote.

Bill: 110-hconres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2007-03-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Legislative voting
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military withdrawal

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of Iraq should hold a vote in the Iraqi Council of Representatives or among the Iraqi public to approve or disapprove the continued deployment of U.S. Armed Forces to Iraq; and (2) unless 60% of the members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives or the Iraqi public approve such deployment the President of the United States should begin the phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces within 60 days of such vote. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-29
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: 2007-03-29
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: 2007-03-29
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: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music.

Bill: 110-hconres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Diplomats
Entertainers
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lionel Hampton should be honored for his contributions to American music and for his work as an ambassador of goodwill and democracy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important contributions and tremendous potential of military ground robotics and expressing the support of the Congress for continued funding and development of Unmanned Ground Vehicles.

Bill: 110-hconres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Iraq compilation
Military operations
Military vehicles
Robots
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Recognizes the significant and lifesaving contributions of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) to current combat operations.
 
Notes the need for increased funding for development and deployment of UGVs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bill: 110-hconres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Special days
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Encourages all Americans to observe Negro Leaguers Recognition Day each year.
 
Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Urging all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis and ensure a free and transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.

Bill: 110-hconres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Democracy
Europe
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Rule of law
Sovereignty
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991.
 
Urges all sides to the current political crisis in Ukraine to act responsibly and use dialogue to resolve the crisis.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to establish a full democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
 
Pledges continued assistance to the strengthening of a democratic system in Ukraine and to the continued development of a free market economy. 
 
Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and assumption of Ukraine's place as a full member of the international community of democracies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E758)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown.

Bill: 110-hconres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
History
Native Americans
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the colony Jamestown in 1607, and urges all Americans to honor this seminal event in our nation's history.

action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 

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

Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of the founding of the colony Jamestown in 1607 and urges all Americans to honor this seminal event in our nation's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4609-4610)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4609-4610)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 117.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4609-4611)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bill: 110-hconres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Illinois
Olympic games
Urban affairs
Urban areas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
 Congratulates Chicago on securing the bid to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the Games.

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 

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

Congratulates Chicago on securing the bid to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Encourages the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7677)
action_date: 2007-05-02
text: Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4255)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4255)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 118.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4255-4257)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House