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Expressing support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and urging the United States Ambassador to the United Nations General Assembly to adopt without amendment the Declaration as approved by the United Nations Human Rights Council on June 29, 2006.

Bill: 110-hconres-156
Sponsor: Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Federal-Indian relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Indigenous peoples
Minorities
National self-determination
Native Americans
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: 
States that: (1) Congress finds that the relationship between the United States and the indigenous peoples of the United States, the United States Tribal Nations, grounded in the Constitution and implemented through Indian treaties, federal statutes, and policies, may be considered a model by other countries in recognizing the rights of self-determination and self-governance; (2) the interests of tribal nations may be further advanced and protected by adoption of such rights as U.S. policy; and (3) Congress recommends that the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. General Assembly support the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples when it comes before the General Assembly during their fall 2007 session. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1148-1149)
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2007-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2007-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2007-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the research and development in the State of California of biodiesel and other biofuels from agricultural products and byproducts.

Bill: 110-hconres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]
Introduced: 2007-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Agricultural wastes
Agriculture and Food
Alternative energy sources
California
Diesel motor
Energy crops
Energy research
Environmental Protection
Oils and fats
Refuse as fuel
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: 
 Reiterates Congress' commitment to developing alternative and renewable energy, in particular biodiesel and other biofuels, and expressly supports the research and development of biodiesel and biofuels from agricultural products and byproducts within California. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of Congress for a National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-159
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health
Health education
Medical research
Medical tests
Nervous system diseases
Pain
Quality of care
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of a month to educate the public and medical professionals about the nature and impact of complex regional pain syndrome, also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy, and the importance of early detection and proper treatment; and (2) increased funding for research to determine the causes of, and improved treatment and cure for, the syndrome.

Honors national and community organizations that promote public awareness about the syndrome and that provide support to people suffering with it.

Encourages health care providers to continue to increase their efforts to diagnose the syndrome in its earliest possible stages to increase the likelihood of remission.

Declares that Congress continues to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating the syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Regarding the endorsement of U.S. citizens' claims for payment by Chinese Government of defaulted Chinese bonds.

Bill: 110-hconres-160
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American investments
Bonds
China
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government liability (International law)
International banking
Loan defaults
Sanctions (International law)
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
 Recommends that the People's Republic of China (PRC) be denied access to all U.S. capital markets until the PRC complies with the terms and conditions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement and fully honors repayment of its outstanding defaulted public debts owed to U.S. citizens consistent with the efforts of the American Bondholders Foundation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Dr. King's Launching of the Poor People's Campaign and Organization of the Poor People's Army.

Bill: 110-hconres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Poverty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Declares that the President and Congress should reaffirm the federal commitment to eradicate poverty in America as a leading national priority, immediately establish a national goal of cutting poverty in half in the next 10 years, and adopt a national strategy to reach that goal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 110-hconres-162
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2007-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Annuities
Economics and Public Finance
Indexing (Economic policy)
Labor and Employment
Military pay
Military pensions
Survivors' benefits
Veterans' pensions

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; (2) increase basic pay for all such components during FY2009-FY2012 by at least one-half of 1% more than the raise calculated under the Employment Cost Index; and (3) provide a $40 special survivor indemnity allowance for persons affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity offsets for dependency and indemnity compensation. 

action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components and the Coast Guard by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; and (2) increase basic pay for all such components during FY2009-FY2012 by at least one-half of 1% more than the raise calculated under the Employment Cost Index.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1041). (text: CR H12750-12751)
action_date: 2007-11-06
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1041).(text: CR H12750-12751)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12798-12799)
action_date: 2007-11-06
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: 2007-11-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 162.
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12750-12752)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Mr. Murphy, Patrick moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug.

Bill: 110-hconres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2007-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Agronomy
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional gold medals
Congressional tributes
Plant breeding
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on July 17, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. 

action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on July 17, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. 

action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on July 17, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7776)
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7776)
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6245)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6245)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6245-6246)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.

Bill: 110-hconres-165
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2007-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Accident prevention
Driver education
Families
Special weeks
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with activities that promote licensed teenage drivers to drive safely.

action_date: 2007-09-05
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 National Teen Driver Safety Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to observe the week with activities that promote licensed teenage drivers to drive safely.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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 H10100-10101)
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 H10100-10101)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 165.
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10100-10102)
action_date: 2007-09-05
text: Mr. Welch (VT) 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: 2007-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1213)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Caribbean area
Health
Health education
Hispanic Americans
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Recognizes the second anniversary of observing that day.
 
Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize that day, publicize its importance, and encourage Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United States and its territories to know their status and undergo HIV testing; and (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of that day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized as one of the most popular performers of the 1940s and 1950s and for her outspoken opposition to racial and social injustice.

Bill: 110-hconres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Minorities
Motion pictures
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Lena Horne should be recognized for her achievements as a singer and Hollywood actress, for her contributions to the struggles for equality, and for using her celebrity as a catalyst for change. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to authorize the return to the people of the Philippines of two church bells that were taken by the United States Army in 1901 from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, and are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming.

Bill: 110-hconres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Government property
History
International cooperation
Military bases
Military history
Philippines
Signs and symbols
War
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
Urges the President to authorize the return of two church bells taken by the U.S. Army from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, to the Philippine people as a visible symbol of friendship, good will, and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1274-1275)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Commemorations
Government Operations and Politics
Health counseling
Health education
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Public service advertising
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS Testing Day.

Encourages the use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan (Republic of China) to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing.

Bill: 110-hconres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2007-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Commemorations
East Asia
Flags
International agencies
National anthems
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) discriminatory treatment of Taiwan (Republic of China) by the International Olympic Committee contradicts the spirit of both the Olympic Charter and the Olympic Movement; and (2) the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan to compete under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to relocating the United States Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Bill: 110-hconres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Capital cities
Embassies
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Relocation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
States that Congress maintains its commitment to relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, and urges the President, pursuant to the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995, to begin such relocation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.

Bill: 110-hconres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2007-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: 
Honors the nine firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.

action_date: 2007-06-27
text: 

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

Honors the nine firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-26
text: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13493)
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
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 by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7285; text: CR H7285)
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Mr. Clyburn asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-06-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the First Summit of Caribbean Ministers of Health.

Bill: 110-hconres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2007-06-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Foreign leaders
Health
International cooperation
Regional medical programs
Summit diplomacy
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the First Summit of Caribbean Ministers of Health.
 
 Encourages: (1) all international agencies, nongovernmental agencies, private voluntary organizations, governments, and individuals to recognize this historic event; and (2) the continued coordination of the nations of the region to combat regional health crises. 


Legislative actions:
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