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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1297
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Income tax
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6275) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide individuals temporary relief from the alternative minimum tax.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 452). (text: CR H6022)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 452).(text: CR H6022)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 194 (Roll no. 451). (consideration: CR H6025, H6029-6030)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6029-6030)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1297, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1297 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1297 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1297.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6022-6025)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 241.
action_date: 2008-06-24
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: 2008-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-731, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-731, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.

Bill: 110-hres-1298
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Minorities
Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2176) to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 204 (Roll no. 450). (text: CR H6016)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 204 (Roll no. 450).(text: CR H6016)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 194 (Roll no. 449). (consideration: CR H6021-6022, H6028)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6028-6029)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1298, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1298 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1298 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1298.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6016-6022)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 242.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in this report shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-732, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-732, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Bill: 110-hres-1299
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3195) to restore the intent and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6025)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6025)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 194 (Roll no. 453). (consideration: CR H6028, H6030-6031)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6030-6031)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1299, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1299.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6025-6028)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 243.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-733, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-733, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research of inflammatory breast cancer.

Bill: 110-hres-1300
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Breast cancer
Communication in medicine
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Higher education
Medical associations
Medical education
Medical research
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness and improve education about inflammatory breast cancer; (2) encourage the American Medical Association to take steps to increase awareness of the disease among physicians; (3) encourage treatment research; and (4) continue to consider ways to improve access to information on the disease for doctors and patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the Government of Zimbabwe to postpone the run-off presidential election scheduled for Friday, June 27, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1301
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Election administration
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
Political persecution
Political violence
Runoff elections
Sanctions (International law)
South Africa
United Nations
Zimbabwe

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
 Calls upon the government of Zimbabwe to postpone the June 27, 2008, run-off presidential election.
 
States that in the absence of a free vote in a run-off election, the legitimacy of the Mugabe regime has been so seriously undermined that Robert Mugabe must step down.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.

Bill: 110-hres-1302
Sponsor: Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College teachers
Congressional tributes
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Policy sciences
Taxation
Taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Recognizes the leadership of John Berthoud, Ph.D, in the formulation of tax policy and his work on public policy issues, such as tax reform and economic growth, and mourns his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Egyptian Government to respect human rights and freedoms of religion and expression in Egypt.

Bill: 110-hres-1303
Sponsor: Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Boundaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Diplomacy
Dissenters
Egypt
Ethnic relations
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Freedom of speech
Gaza Strip
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Political prisoners
Religious liberty
Rule of law
Smuggling

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
 Recognizes that respect for human rights is a fundamental value and that the bilateral relationship between the United States and Egypt should be a platform for promoting the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.
 
Calls on the Egyptian government to: (1) respect human rights, minority rights, and freedoms of religion and expression; and (2) release Ayman Nour and all political activists.
 
Welcomes Egypt's efforts to secure the border with Gaza and fight smuggling.
 
Urges the President and the Secretary of State to put human rights and religious freedom developments in Egypt very high on the U.S. government's agenda during meetings with Egyptian officials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1325)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1304
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2008-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6052) to promote increased public transportation use, to promote increased use of alternative fuels in providing public transportation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 463). (text: CR H6094-6095)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 463).(text: CR H6094-6095)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 198 (Roll no. 462). (consideration: CR H6101)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 1304.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1304.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6094-6102)
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 244.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of Thursday, June 26, 2008, for the Speaker entertain specified motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-734, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-734, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of National Tourette Syndrome Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1305
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2008-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Health education
Hereditary diseases
Nervous system diseases
New Jersey
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Tourette Syndrome Day. 
 
Recognizes the accomplishments of those who work to increase awareness of Tourette Syndrome.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the National Guard who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start.

Bill: 110-hres-1306
Sponsor: Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arizona
Armed Forces and National Security
Boundaries
California
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug law enforcement
Drug traffic
Families
Illegal aliens
Immigration
Mexico
Military civic action
Military dependents
National Guard
New Mexico
Southwest (U.S.)
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Unconditionally supports members of the National Guard and their families.
 
Recognizes: (1) the sacrifices made by such members and their families; (2) the men and women who have so served as examples of leadership, courage, and service before self; and (3) the work the National Guard has put forth to secure our southwest border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the Kingdom of Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and commending the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Bhutan for their commitment to holding elections and broadening political participation.

Bill: 110-hres-1307
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Bhutan
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Democracy
Exhibitions
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Monarchy
Parliamentary government
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Commemorates Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
 
Recognizes the important cultural, artistic, agricultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people.
 
Commends the Bhutanese people, the government of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commitment to conducting parliamentary elections and transitioning from an absolute monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.

action_date: 2008-09-09
text: 
Commemorates Bhutan's participation in the 2008 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
 
 Recognizes the cultural, artistic, agricultural, and environmental achievements of Bhutan and the Bhutanese people.
 
 Commends the Bhutanese people, the government of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck for their commitment to conducting parliamentary elections and transitioning from a monarchy to a parliamentary democracy.
 
 States that the House of Representatives remains committed to working with Bhutan, should it so desire, to foster cultural exchange and to assist in promoting democratic reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 573). (text: CR H7880)
action_date: 2008-09-09
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): 395 - 15 (Roll no. 573).(text: CR H7880)
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7928)
action_date: 2008-09-09
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: 2008-09-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1307.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7879-7881)
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the broadcasting of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States in media based in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1308
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Crime and Law Enforcement
Mass media
Middle East and North Africa
Political violence
Science, Technology, Communications
State-sponsored terrorism
Television broadcasting
Television stations
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
 Condemns the broadcast of incitement to violence against Americans and the United States by Middle East-based media.
 
Calls on the President to: (1) designate al-Aqsa TV as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT); (2) designate as SDGTs satellite providers that knowingly contract with SDGTs to broadcast their channels for support to terrorist entities; and (3) consider state sponsorship of anti-American incitement when determining relations with, and assistance to, regional states. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 44th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and those who worked to achieve this goal.

Bill: 110-hres-1309
Sponsor: Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Legislation
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 44th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all those who worked to make the legislation law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Bill: 110-hres-1310
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2008-06-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Diplomacy
Diplomats
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Human rights
International broadcasting
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Political prisoners
Radio broadcasting
Religion
Religious liberty
Science, Technology, Communications
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 
Calls for the release of all religious prisoners in Iran and for U.S. officials to speak out publicly about the deteriorating conditions for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief in Iran.
 
Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council to monitor and demand compliance with the recommendations of the representatives of those special mechanisms that have already visited Iran. 
 
Supports: (1) the continued designation of Iran as a &quot;country of particular concern&quot; under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998; (2) funding to promote democracy and human rights in Iran; (3) the commission of an independent review of Voice of America Persian and Radio Farda; and (4) the establishment of a diplomatic envoy to Iran.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to: (1) release all prisoners held because of their religious or political beliefs; and (2) respect the human rights of all its citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Introduced in House