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Recognizing the strong security alliance between the Government of Japan and the United States and expressing appreciation to Japan for its role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region and its efforts in the global war against terrorism.

Bill: 110-hres-508
Sponsor: Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2007-06-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
East Asia
Japan
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: 
Recognizes that Japan is one of the most reliable security partners of the United States.
 
Commends the government of Japan for its role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Expresses appreciation for Japan's efforts in the global war against terrorism.

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 
Recognizes that Japan is one of the most reliable security partners of the United States.
 
Commends the government of Japan for its role in enhancing stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
 
Expresses appreciation to the government of Japan for its contributions to international efforts to combat terrorism.


Legislative actions:
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 852). (text: CR H10091)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 852).(text: CR H10091)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10113-10114)
action_date: 2007-09-05
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: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 508.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10091-10093)
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: 2007-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Zoo Keeper Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-509
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2007-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Exotic animals
Habitat conservation
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Special weeks
Wildlife conservation
Zoos

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Zoo Keeper Week.

Recognizes the contribution zoo keepers make to the care and conservation of captive exotic animals and to research, public education, and recreation.

Expresses a renewed dedication to the appreciation and preservation of animal wildlife and nature and an invigorated effort to foster conservation projects and increase awareness of the need for preservation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2007-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2007-06-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2007-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life accomplishments and extraordinary leadership of Sylvia K. Brooks, a 16-year President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) and first female president of the Houston Urban League, who transformed the Houston Area Urban League into a nationally-recognized and respected social service agency.

Bill: 110-hres-510
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chief executive officers
Commerce
Community organization
Congressional tributes
Executives
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Texas
Urban affairs
Urban areas
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 
 Commends Sylvia K. Brooks for her distinguished career of service and extraordinary leadership as President and CEO of the Houston Area Urban League.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the men's volleyball team of the University of California, Irvine, for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Volleyball National Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-511
Sponsor: Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2007-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
California
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 
 Congratulates the men's volleyball team of the University of California, Irvine, for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Volleyball National Championship. 

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the men's volleyball team of the University of California, Irvine, for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Men's Volleyball National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8881-8882)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8881-8882)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 511.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8881-8882)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and commending the Honorable Wesley E. Brown, United States District Court Judge for the District of Kansas, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, and equal access to justice as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

Bill: 110-hres-512
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2007-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
District courts
Judges
Kansas
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 
Commends the honorable Wesley E. Brown, U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Kansas, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, and equal access to justice as he celebrates his 100th birthday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week.

Bill: 110-hres-513
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2007-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Income tax
Labor and Employment
Pension funds
Retirement
Saving and investment
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Tax preferences
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week; and (2) the need to raise public awareness about saving for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings plans.


action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 

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

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week; and (2) the need to raise public awareness about saving for retirement and the availability of tax-preferred employer-sponsored retirement savings plans.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7049)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7049)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 513.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7049-7050)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Ms. Schwartz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2643) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-514
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2643) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2643 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008). 
 

action_date: 2007-06-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2643 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7083)
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7083)
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7087)
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 514.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7083)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-211, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-211, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Oregon State University Beavers baseball team for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.

Bill: 110-hres-515
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2007-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Oregon
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
Congratulates the Oregon State University Beavers baseball team for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I College World Series Championship for a second consecutive year. 

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Oregon State University Beavers baseball team for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I College World Series Championship for a second consecutive year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8880)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8880)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 515.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8880-8881)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Kucinich moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the serious concern of the House of Representatives regarding the worsening situation in Sri Lanka.

Bill: 110-hres-516
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2007-06-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
Minorities
Peace negotiations
Political violence
South Asia
Sri Lanka
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' concerns regarding the worsening situation in Sri Lanka.
 
Calls upon all parties to negotiate a political settlement that will be fair to all of the ethnic communities living in the country, including Sinhalese, Tamils, and Muslims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2829) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-517
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2829) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2829 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008).
 
Makes it in order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for the adjournment of the House and Senate during the month of July.
 

action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2829 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2008).
 
Makes it in order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for the adjournment of the House and Senate during the month of July.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 206 (Roll no. 582).
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 213 - 206 (Roll no. 582).
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 517.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7277-7284; text: CR H7277)
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-213, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-213, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.

Bill: 110-hres-518
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2007-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug law enforcement
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International cooperation
Malaysia
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: 
 Recognizes and congratulates Malaysia on its 50th anniversary of independence. 
 
Supports a strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Malaysia and continued cooperation in such important areas as counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and trade. 

action_date: 2007-09-17
text: 
Recognizes and congratulates Malaysia on its 50th anniversary of independence. 
 
Supports a strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Malaysia and continued cooperation in such important areas as counter-terrorism, counter-narcotics, and trade. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10395)
action_date: 2007-09-17
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 H10395)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 518.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10395-10397)
action_date: 2007-09-17
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: 2007-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 110-hres-519
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2007-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Painting

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Tom Lea (a renowned artist and war artist correspondent for Life magazine during World War II) on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Tom Lea (a renowned artist and war artist correspondent for Life magazine during World War II) on the 100th anniversary of his birth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 689). (text as passed in House: CR H8241)
action_date: 2007-07-23
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): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 689).(text as passed in House: CR H8241)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8255)
action_date: 2007-07-23
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: 2007-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 519.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8241-8243)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-520
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2007-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Energy and Commerce
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7212; text: CR H7212)
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House