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Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory ducks and geese should be modified so that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to harvest such birds.

Bill: 110-hconres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Alaska
Congress
Game and game birds
Hunting
International Affairs
Law
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Licenses
Migratory bird conservation
Sports and Recreation
Treaties
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife management

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 should be modified to allow for duck and goose hunting during the last week of August in areas north of 49 degrees north latitude, as approved by the parties to the appropriate international agreement; and (2) such an extended hunting season will improve hunting opportunities in Alaska without causing negative impacts on waterfowl populations, will generate additional revenue that may be used for the management and conservation of wildlife species in Alaska, and will continue to provide for the conservation and enhancement of waterfowl populations; and (3) the United States should take immediate steps to begin discussions with the appropriate parties to ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to harvest migratory ducks and geese in an equitable manner.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor our Nation's disabled veterans.

Bill: 110-hconres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2007-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Disabled
Government Operations and Politics
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp be issued by the United States Postal Service to honor our nation's disabled veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress concerning contraceptives for women.

Bill: 110-hconres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2007-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Contraceptives
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 
Expresses supports for: (1) a national campaign to help all women, regardless of income, avoid unintended pregnancy and abortion through access to contraception; and (2) programs and policies that make it easier for women to obtain contraceptives and use them consistently and correctly.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should expand trade opportunities with Mongolia by initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Mongolia.

Bill: 110-hconres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: East Asia
Free trade
International Affairs
Mongolia
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States should expand trade opportunities with Mongolia by initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Blood diseases
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Health
Leukemia
Minorities
Minority health
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month. 
 
Urges Americans to: (1) participate in programs and activities regarding bone marrow awareness; and (2) register to become blood marrow donors and organize registration drives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending all volunteers and other persons who provide support to the families and children of members of the Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are deployed in service to the United States.

Bill: 110-hconres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2007-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Armed forces reserves
Child welfare
Congressional tributes
Families
Family services
Iraq compilation
Military dependents
Military personnel
National Guard
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: 
Recognizes and commends all volunteers and other persons who provide support to the families and children of members of the Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are deployed in service to the United States.
 
Honors military families and the non-governmental organizations that support them.

action_date: 2007-09-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and commends all volunteers and other persons who provide support to the families and children of members of the Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are deployed in service to the United States.
 
Honors military families and the non-governmental organizations that support them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10114-10115)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10114-10115)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 181.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10114-10117)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Mr. Ortiz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to immediately release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial, to assure that their right to a fair and open trial before an independent and impartial tribunal will be carried out, and to comply with all its international human rights agreements and commitments respecting the rule of law, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-183
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Azerbaijan
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Diplomacy
Due process of law
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International organization
Law
Lawyers
Political prisoners
Political violence
Prosecution
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Calls on the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan to: (1) release Farhad Aliyev and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial and to assure their right to a fair and open trial; (2) implement visitation rights for family and medical and international legal advisers for Farhad and Rafiq Aliyev; and (3) fulfill its international obligations, including obligations relating to its membership in the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Convention on Human Rights, and the Energy Charter Treaty. 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should use all available means, including diplomatic channels, to encourage the government of Azerbaijan to release Farhad and Rafiq Aliyev from detention during trial and prosecute those individuals who beat and attack journalists; (2) the U.S. government should coordinate actions with appropriate international organizations; and (3) the OSCE should monitor such legal proceedings for compliance with the Helsinki Final Act. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1519)
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Preserve our Salmon and Renewable Energy Resolution

Bill: 110-hconres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Animals
California
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Dams
Environmental Protection
Fishery management
Fishes
Governmental investigations
Hydroelectric power
Idaho
Infrastructure
Oregon
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Reservoirs
Rivers
Salmon
Washington State
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: 
Preserve our Salmon and Renewable Energy Resolution - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers are essential to commerce in the Pacific Northwest; (2) the survivability rate of salmon and steelhead has increased since the dams have been in place; (3) breaching the dams will not guarantee recovery of salmon and steelhead; (4) the environmental impact of removing the dams will be extremely damaging; (5) the dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers provide renewable pollution free energy to the Pacific Northwest and helps backup California's power grid; and (6) two conclusive and exhaustive studies have already been completed which considered removing the dams or reservoir drawdown on the Snake River and concluded that we need to keep the dams.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2007-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Concurrent resolution commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States ground combat military unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 110-hconres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Infantry
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Minnesota
National Guard

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 
Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.

action_date: 2007-10-01
text: 
Commends the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any ground combat U.S. military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
 
Recognizes the achievements of its members and their exemplary service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 924). (text: CR H11037-11038)
action_date: 2007-10-01
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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 924).(text: CR H11037-11038)
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11044-11045)
action_date: 2007-10-01
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: 2007-10-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 185.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11037-11040)
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 75th anniversary of Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Bill: 110-hconres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2007-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Botanical gardens
Congressional tributes
Historic sites
History
Natural areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sculpture
South Carolina
Zoos

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: 
Honors Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, on its 75th anniversary of being open to the public. 

action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 

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

 
Honors Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, on its 75th anniversary of being open to the public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10702)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10702)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 186.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10702)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Rahall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Urging all sides to the political crisis in Ukraine to abide by the May 27, 2007, agreement which calls for a new round of parliamentary elections on September 30, 2007, and to ensure a free and fair, transparent democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law.

Bill: 110-hconres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-07-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Political parties
Rule of law
Sovereignty
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 
Welcomes the strong relationship formed between the United States and Ukraine since the restoration of Ukraine's independence in 1991 and especially following the Orange Revolution of 2004.
 
 Applauds Ukraine for holding free presidential elections.
 
 Urges the leadership and political parties of Ukraine to conduct elections as scheduled on September 30, 2007.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of the Ukrainian people to consolidate the democratic gains of the Orange Revolution of 2004. 
 
 Pledges assistance to the further development of a democratic system in Ukraine based on the rule of law, a free market economy, and consolidation of Ukraine's security and sovereignty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1595)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Purple Heart Recognition Day".

Bill: 110-hconres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2007-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Special days
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for further study of the neurological disorder dysnia.

Bill: 110-hconres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2007-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Epidemiology
Federal aid to research
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Medical tests
Muscular diseases
Neurology
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: 
Urges the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take a leadership role in the fight against the neurological disorder dystonia.
 
Calls for: (1) increased funding for basic biomedical research for dystonia and other neurological disorders through NIH; (2) additional research to identify an accurate diagnostic test for dystonia and an epidemiological study to determine the frequency of the disease; (3) improved patient access to safe and effective dystonia therapies; and (4) increased public awareness and professional education regarding dystonia through partnerships between the government and patient advocacy organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the failure of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority to properly implement education reforms aimed at reducing the cultural roots of terrorism.

Bill: 110-hconres-194
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2007-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antisemitism
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Curricula
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Embassies
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Islamic fundamentalism
Israel
Maps
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Religion
Religious education
Religious liberty
Saudi Arabia
Secondary education
Textbooks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: 
Expresses disappointment with the slow pace of education reform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the sense that continual delay of reform should not be accepted.
 
 Urges Saudi Arabia to: (1) reform its textbooks and education curriculum in a manner that promotes tolerance and peaceful coexistence with others, develops civil society, and encourages functionality in the global economy; (2) reform the curriculum which Saudi embassies distribute internationally, specifically the textbooks which the embassies are distributing to Saudi schools, including those within the United States; and (3) cease teaching Wahhabism. 
 
Requests the Secretary of State to monitor and report on the efforts to reform the Saudi education curriculum.
 
Encourages moderate Muslim leaders to speak out against any elements of extremism within the Saudi educational system.
 
Urges the Palestinian Authority (PA) to: (1) remove any inciteful dialogue about martyrdom and jihad and any anti-Semitic references from its textbooks; and (2) officially recognize and accept Israel in maps and educational texts. 
 
Expresses the sense that educational reforms in Saudi Arabia and the PA are necessary in the global struggle against terrorism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-07-26
text: Introduced in House