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A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.

Bill: 110-hres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-01-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Clergy
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Religion
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: 
Recognizes the 75th birthday of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa.
 
 Honors the accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu to South Africa, the United States, and the international community.

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 
Honors the accomplishments of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu, and congratulates his efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts between people in Africa and around the world.
 
Extols Archbishop Tutu's contributions to South Africa, the United States, and the international community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10088)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10088)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10088-10091)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-31
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova.

Bill: 110-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2007-01-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Democracy
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Ethnic relations
Europe
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
International agencies
Kosovo
Law
Minorities
NATO countries
Racism
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
Repatriation
Rule of law
Sovereignty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support the independence of Kosova within its existing borders as a sovereign and democratic state; (2) establish a monitoring body in conjunction with the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and other multilateral organizations to ensure that the new state of Kosova provides for the protection of minority and community rights, and to facilitate an orderly transition from a U.N. protectorate to a democratic government; (3) work with the Council of Europe to develop and implement anti-racism programs throughout the Balkans; (4) work with the United Nations and NATO to facilitate the return of Albanians and Serbs to their pre-war homes in Mitrovica and other parts of Kosova; (5) provide assistance, trade, and other programs to support an independent Kosova; and (6) recognize the danger that delay in the resolution of Kosova's final status poses for the political and economic viability of Kosova, its neighbors, and Southeast Europe.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.

Bill: 110-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2007-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural labor
Agriculture and Food
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Employee rights
Families
Health
Labor and Employment
Migrant labor
Occupational health and safety
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions.
 
Honors Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-05
text: Introduced in House
To enhance intelligence oversight authority.

Bill: 110-hres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional oversight
Congressional reorganization
Congressional reporting requirements
Department of Defense
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
House Appropriations
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel of the Committee on Appropriations.
 
Applies Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) to the Select Panel in the same manner as a subcommittee, except that, the Select Panel cannot require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents.
 
Authorizes a subpoena of the Committee on Appropriations or its Subcommittee on Defense to specify terms of return to the select panel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) and for winning the national college football championship.

Bill: 110-hres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Florida
Football
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Commends the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series and for winning the national college football championship.

action_date: 2007-01-16
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Florida Gators for their victory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series and for winning the national college football championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1, 3 Present (Roll no. 25). (text: CR H538-539)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1, 3 Present (Roll no. 25).(text: CR H538-539)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H543-544)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 39.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H538-540, H542)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a minority bill of rights to require the House to be administered in a bipartisan manner and to require regular order in the legislative process.

Bill: 110-hres-40
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Conferences
Congressional budget
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional conference committees
Congressional hearings
Congressional leadership
Congressional voting
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative calendars
Political parties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to add Rule XXIX (Bipartisan Administration of the House) to require: (1) the elected leadership of the majority and minority parties to engage in regular consultations with each other to discuss House scheduling, administration, and operations; and (2) the chair and ranking minority member of each committee and their staffs to have regular meetings with each other.
 

 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require that allocation of amounts provided to a committee under a primary or supplemental expense resolution or during an interim funding period be paid at the ranking minority member's direction. 
 
Adds Rule XXX (Regular Order for Legislation) to require legislation to come to the floor, generally, under a procedure that allows open, full, and fair debate consisting of a full amendment process that grants the minority the right to offer its alternatives, including a substitute.
 
Requires Members to have at least 24 hours to examine bill and conference report text before floor consideration. Requires rules governing floor debate to be reported before 10 p.m. for any legislation to be considered the following day.
 
Requires floor votes to be completed within 15 minutes, with the customary two-minute extension to accommodate Members' ability to get to the House chamber to cast their votes. Prohibits votes from being held open in order to manipulate the outcome.
 
Requires: (1) conference committees to hold regular meetings (at least weekly) of all conference committee Members; and (2) all managers appointed to such committee to be informed of its schedule of activities in a timely manner and given ample opportunity for input and debate as decisions are made toward final language for the conference report.
 
Restricts the Suspension Calendar to non-controversial legislation. Makes the ratio of legislation sponsored by members of the minority party on such Calendar the same as their ratio to the membership of the whole House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that an increase in number of members of the United States Forces deployed in Iraq is the wrong course of action and that a drastic shift in the political and diplomatic strategy of the United States is needed to help secure and stabilize Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congress and military policy
Diplomacy
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military withdrawal
President and foreign policy
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) after more than 3,000 American casualties, over $300 billion in expenditures, and almost four years of fighting, an increase in the number of members of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed in Iraq is the wrong course of action and should not be done without an express authorization for the increase in an Act of Congress; and (2) a drastic shift in U.S. political and diplomatic strategy, as well as the mission of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, is needed to secure and stabilize Iraq so that a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops can begin as soon as possible. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-09
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: 2007-01-09
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: 2007-01-09
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: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life.

Bill: 110-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Governors
Texas
Women
Women in government
Women officials

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Recognizes and commends Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life.

action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and commends Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1914)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1914)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 42.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1914-1919)
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-02-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and completing an undefeated season.

Bill: 110-hres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Idaho
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Commends the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and congratulates them for completing an undefeated, 13-0 season.

action_date: 2007-01-16
text: 

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

 
Commends the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and congratulates them for completing an undefeated, 13-0 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 26). (text: CR H540-541)
action_date: 2007-01-16
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, 2 Present (Roll no. 26).(text: CR H540-541)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H544)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 43.
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H540-542)
action_date: 2007-01-16
text: Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
To commend the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game.

Bill: 110-hres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Florida
Football
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
Commends the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship.
 
Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Electing minority members and the Resident Commissioner to certain committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-45
Sponsor: Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25]
Introduced: 2007-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
House Armed Services
House Education and Labor
House Energy and Commerce
House Financial Services
House Foreign Affairs
House Homeland Security
House Judiciary
House Natural Resources
House Oversight and Government Reform
House Science and Technology
House Small Business
House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Veterans' Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and Labor; (4) Energy and Commerce; (5) Financial Services; (6) Oversight and Government Reform; (7) Homeland Security; (8) Foreign Affairs; (9) the Judiciary; (10) Natural Resources; (11) Science and Technology; (12) Small Business; (13) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (14) Veterans Affairs. 

action_date: 2007-01-10
text: 

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

 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and Labor; (4) Energy and Commerce; (5) Financial Services; (6) Oversight and Government Reform; (7) Homeland Security; (8) Foreign Affairs; (9) the Judiciary; (10) Natural Resources; (11) Science and Technology; (12) Small Business; (13) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (14) Veterans Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H259-260)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H259-260)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H259-260, H289)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Armed Services
House Education and Labor
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: 
Elects Majority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and to Education and Labor.

action_date: 2007-01-10
text: 

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

 
Elects Majority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and to Education and Labor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H260)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H260)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H260)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members and Delegates to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Transportation and Infrastructure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: 
Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2007-01-10
text: 

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

 
Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H308-309)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H308-309)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H308-309)
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-10
text: Introduced in House