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Commending the Valdosta State University Blazers on winning the NCAA Division II National Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-905
Sponsor: Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Georgia
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Commends the Valdosta State University Blazers for winning the NCAA Division II National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the United States Air Force Space Command headquartered at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

Bill: 110-hres-906
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Intercontinental ballistic missiles
Military command and control
Space activities
Space warfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Recognizes the U.S. security contributions made by the Air Force Space Command.
 
Commemorates the Command's 25 years of excellence and service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership in inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles.

Bill: 110-hres-907
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Automobiles
Awards, medals, prizes
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Energy
Energy efficiency
Energy security
Environmental Protection
Foundations
Fuel consumption
Motor vehicle pollution control
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation research

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Congratulates the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership for inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles through the Automotive X PRIZE competition.

action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Congratulates the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership for inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles through the Automotive X PRIZE competition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H575)
action_date: 2008-02-06
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 H575)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 907.
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H575-576)
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Mr. Melancon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.

Bill: 110-hres-908
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Families
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month (January 2008).

action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month (January 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H417)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H417)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 908.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H417-420)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Ms. Sanchez, Linda T. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the "Siege of Savannah" and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery.

Bill: 110-hres-909
Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American Revolution
Armed Forces and National Security
Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Haiti
Haitians
History
Human rights
Latin America
Military history
Military personnel
Slavery
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Commemorates the courage of the Haitian soldiers who fought for American independence in the Siege of Savannah and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery.

action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the courage of the Haitian soldiers who fought for American independence in the Siege of Savannah and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 361 - 0 (Roll No. 44).
action_date: 2008-02-12
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): 361 - 0 (Roll No. 44).
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H849)
action_date: 2008-02-12
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: 2008-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 909.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H834-837)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Mr. Faleomavaega moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the full implementation of the Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement.

Bill: 110-hres-910
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Insurgency
Peace
Peace treaties
Sanctions (International law)
Sudan
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Calls for full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan.
 
Demands full implementation of the Abyei Border Commission decisions.
 
Urges President Bush to maintain all sanctions, keep Sudan on the terrorism list, and reject calls to upgrade diplomatic relations with Sudan until the Agreement is fully implemented and peace is secured in Darfur, Sudan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House that the United States should increase United States forces in Afghanistan and responsibly redeploy forces from Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-911
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Economic assistance
International military forces
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Labor and Employment
Middle East and North Africa
Military assistance
Military occupation
Military operations
Military training
Military withdrawal
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States, in concert with its international partners, should strengthen its commitment to stabilizing Afghanistan and contribute the necessary levels of economic, civilian, and military resources to achieve that end; and (2) the United States should redeploy to Afghanistan military forces in Iraq not essential for targeted counterterrorism activities, training and equipping Iraqi security forces, or protection of U.S. citizens and facilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-19
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: 2007-12-19
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: 2007-12-19
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: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.

Bill: 110-hres-912
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2008-01-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assassination
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Europe
Foreign leaders
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International cooperation
Pakistan
Political participation
Political parties
Prosecution
Rule of law
South Asia
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 
Condemns the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and expresses condolences to her family and the families of all those who were killed or injured in the attack. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan. 

action_date: 2008-01-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Condemns the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and expresses condolences to her family and the families of all those who were killed or injured in the attack. 
 
Welcomes the United Kingdom's assistance in the investigation of the attack and commends Pakistan for accepting such assistance. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H30)
action_date: 2008-01-16
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): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 3).(text: CR H30)
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H44)
action_date: 2008-01-16
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: 2008-01-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 912.
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H30-35)
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-913
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2008-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
Congressional-executive relations
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential messages

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.

action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 

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

 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee joined with a Senate committee to notify the President that a quorum of each House has assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 110-hres-914
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2008-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 

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

 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 110-hres-915
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2008-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the remainder of the 110th Congress.

action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Sets the daily hour of meeting of the 110th Congress until Monday, May 12, 2008, at: (1) 2 p.m. on Mondays; (2) 12 noon on Tuesdays; and (3) 10 a.m. on all other days of the week.
 
Sets the daily hour of meeting from Monday, May 12, 2008, until the end of the 110th Congress at: (1) 12 noon on Mondays; (2) 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and (3) 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 110-hres-916
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2008-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Church and education
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Private schools
Religion
Religious education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of America's thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.

action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of America's thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H414)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H414)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 916.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H414-417)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Ms. Sanchez, Linda T. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-917
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2008-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Engineering
Engineers
Higher education
Industrial standards
Infrastructure
Mathematics
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Special weeks
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week and its aim to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and promote literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives will work with the engineering community to make sure that its creativity and contribution can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 

action_date: 2008-02-13
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 Engineers Week and its aim to increase understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers and promote literacy in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives will work with the engineering community to make sure that its creativity and contribution can be expressed through research, development, standardization, and innovation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H894)
action_date: 2008-02-13
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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 57).(text: CR H894)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H909)
action_date: 2008-02-13
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: 2008-02-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 917.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H894-896)
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Mr. Lipinski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-15
text: Introduced in House