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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1102
Sponsor: Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2008-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to conform return preparer penalty standards, delay implementation of withholding taxes on government contractors, enhance taxpayer protections, assist low-income taxpayers.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5719 (Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008).

action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5719 (Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 187).
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 195 (Roll no. 187).
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1102.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2299-2306; text of measure as reported in House: CR H2299)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
action_date: 2008-04-14
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 Ways and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-585, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-585, by Ms. Sutton.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2634) to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1103
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2634) to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2634 (Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008).

action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2634 (Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 190 (Roll no. 193). (text: CR H2367)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 190 (Roll no. 193).(text: CR H2367)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 196 (Roll no. 192). (consideration: CR H2373)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1103.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2367-2374)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 204.
action_date: 2008-04-14
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 to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-586, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-586, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating California Secretary of State Debra Bowen and Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, recipients of the 2008 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

Bill: 110-hres-1104
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2008-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Congressional tributes
Election administration
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential elections
Primaries
State officials
Voting machines
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 
Commends Secretaries of State Debra Bowen of California and Jennifer Brunner of Ohio for their efforts to ensure the integrity of the voting process.

Congratulates Secretaries Bowen and Brunner for being named recipients of the 2008 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting Earth Hour 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1105
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2008-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air pollution control
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Energy
Energy conservation
Energy efficiency
Environmental Protection
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 
Urges the President to: (1) issue a proclamation calling on the American people to observe Earth Hour; and (2) actively promote awareness of Earth Hour in future years to encourage behaviors that result in the efficient use of energy.

Calls for the United States to continue to take an active participatory and supportive role in each Earth Hour.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5715) to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families.

Bill: 110-hres-1107
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-11]
Introduced: 2008-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5715) to ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5715 (Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008).

action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5715 (Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 192 (Roll no. 195). (text: CR H2362)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 192 (Roll no. 195).(text: CR H2362)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 198 (Roll no. 194). (consideration: CR H2367, H2375)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2374-2375)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the end of debate on H. Res. 1107, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1107.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2362-2367)
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 206.
action_date: 2008-04-15
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 printed in Part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-590, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-590, by Ms. Castor.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that future Iraq reconstruction should be paid for by the Government of Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-1108
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2008-04-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Economic assistance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign loans
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military training
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that funding for future Iraq reconstruction initiatives and training of Iraqi security forces should come from Iraqi revenues, and if the government of Iraq cannot properly allocate and spend its revenues, U.S. reconstruction and security training funding should be provided to Iraq as a loan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.

Bill: 110-hres-1109
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2008-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Cambodia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
East Asia
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Photography
Reporters and reporting
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Dith Pran: (1) for his commitment to raising awareness about the atrocities that took place under the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia; and (2) by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the world. 

action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Dith Pran: (1) for his commitment to raising awareness about the atrocities that took place under the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia; and (2) by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: On motion to table the motion to recosider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 254).
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to recosider the vote (consideration: CR H3089)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to recosider the vote.
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR 05/5/2008 H3034)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 253).(text: CR 05/5/2008 H3034)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3088-3089)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bonner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1109.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3034-3035)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-04-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 United States citizens.

Bill: 110-hres-1110
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Crime and Law Enforcement
Israel
Jews
Middle East and North Africa
Murder
Recognition (International law)
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Condemns Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of 26 U.S. citizens.
 
Calls on Hamas to renounce terrorism and recognize Israel&#146;s right to exist as a Jewish state.
 
Reaffirms support for Israel&#146;s right to defend her citizens against Hamas terrorism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United States to the Government of Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for United States operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans.

Bill: 110-hres-1111
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Budget surpluses
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Energy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign loans
Fuel
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military training
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) U.S. funding to the government of Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for U.S. operations in Iraq should be provided as loans; and (2) the U.S. government should work with the government of Iraq to ensure that the government of Iraq obligates its own budget surplus for reconstruction projects before U.S. reconstruction aid is obligated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2434-2440)
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef.

Bill: 110-hres-1112
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Coral reefs
Environmental Protection
Environmental research
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine resources conservation
Oceanography
Reefs
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Recognizes the International Year of the Reef (2008).
 
Supports strong programs in environmental and marine research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to better understand the threats faced by coral reef systems.
 
Supports the efforts of the International Coral Reef Initiative to promote public awareness and encourage public stewardship of the world's coral reefs.
 
Encourages further research and development efforts to preserve coral reefs around the world.

action_date: 2008-04-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the International Year of the Reef (2008).
 
Supports strong programs in environmental and marine research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to better understand the threats faced by coral reef systems.
 
Supports the efforts of the International Coral Reef Initiative to promote public awareness and encourage public stewardship of the world's coral reefs.
 
Encourages further research and development efforts to preserve coral reefs around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2510)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2510)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1112.
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2510-2512)
action_date: 2008-04-22
text: Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1113
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Families
Mothers
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Celebrates the role of mothers in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.

action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 

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

Celebrates the role of mothers in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 275).
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Ms. Castor moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote (consideration: CR H3131)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Mr. Tiahrt moved to reconsider the vote.
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 274). (text: CR 5/5/2008 H3041)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 274).(text: CR 5/5/2008 H3041)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3130-3131)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bonner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1113.
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3041-3042)
action_date: 2008-05-05
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation and National Arbor Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1114
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2008-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Foundations
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Social Welfare
Special days
Trees

Summary:
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Arbor Day Foundation.

Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Arbor Day.

action_date: 2008-06-03
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 the Arbor Day Foundation.

Requests the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Arbor Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 0 (Roll no. 369). (text: CR H4841)
action_date: 2008-06-03
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): 364 - 0 (Roll no. 369).(text: CR H4841)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4857-4858)
action_date: 2008-06-03
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: 2008-06-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1114.
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4841-4842)
action_date: 2008-06-03
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-04-16
text: Introduced in House