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Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.

Bill: 110-hres-370
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 2009 through 2012.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S.Con.Res. 21 (congressional budget).

action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S.Con.Res. 21 (congressional budget).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 306). (text: CR 5/7/2007 H4510)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 197 (Roll no. 306).(text: CR 5/7/2007 H4510)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4567)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H.Res. 370, the Chair put the question on the resolution 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 of adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4516)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4509-4516)
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Upon the adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to consider in the House, S. Con. Res. 21. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read. It shall be in order to strike out all after the resolving clause of S. Con. Res. 21 and insert in lieu thereof the provisions of H. Con. Res. 99 as adopted by the House. It shall then be in order for the House to insist on its amendment to S. Con. Res. 21 and to ask for a conference.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-121, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-121, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-372
Sponsor: Rep. Feeney, Tom [R-FL-24]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitutional law
Decision making
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
International law
Judicial review
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial interpretations of the U.S. Constitution should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

Bill: 110-hres-373
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Democracy
Europe
European Union
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International law
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Religion
Religious liberty
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
 Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and commending Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form.

Bill: 110-hres-374
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Art
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Books
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Literacy programs
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Congratulates and commends Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique American art form. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring United Parcel Service and its 100 years of commitment and leadership in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-375
Sponsor: Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-3]
Introduced: 2007-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commerce
Common carriers
Congressional tributes
Corporations
Freight
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: 
Recognizes United Parcel Service's role in the global transportation system as the world's largest package delivery company.
 
Celebrates its 100th anniversary.

action_date: 2007-07-13
text: 
Recognizes United Parcel Service's role in the global transportation system as the world's largest package delivery company.
 
Celebrates its 100th anniversary.

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 13, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes United Parcel Service's role in the global transportation system as the world's largest package delivery company.
 
Celebrates its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7812-7813)
action_date: 2007-07-16
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 H7812-7813)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 375.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7812-7814)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-233.
action_date: 2007-07-13
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-233.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2007-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing annually a National Classified School Employee of the Year and honoring the valuable contributions of Classified School Employees in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-376
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Supports recognition of the National Classified School Employee of the Year.
 
Congratulates the National Classified School Employee of the Year and all classified school employees for their ongoing contributions to education.

action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 

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

 
Supports recognition of the National Classified School Employee of the Year.
 
Congratulates the National Classified School Employee of the Year and all classified school employees for their ongoing contributions to education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4523)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4523)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 376.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4523-4524)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1294) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.

Bill: 110-hres-377
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Minorities
Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1294) to extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1294 (Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1294 (Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 186 (Roll no. 305). (text: CR H4562)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 186 (Roll no. 305).(text: CR H4562)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4566-4567)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 377.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4562-4567)
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
action_date: 2007-05-07
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 Natural Resources now printed in the bill, modified by the amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules to accompany this resolution, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-130, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-130, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Resolution commending the humanitarian efforts of Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom National Societies worldwide on the occasion of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.

Bill: 110-hres-378
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Charities
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
International relief
Nongovernmental organizations
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Supports the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the world's largest humanitarian network, by honoring World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. 

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 
Commends the humanitarian efforts of Red Cross, Red Crescent, and Magen David Adom National Societies worldwide on the occasion of World Red Cross Red Crescent Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7804)
action_date: 2007-07-16
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 H7804)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 378.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7804-7805)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
A resolution congratulating Nicolas Sarkozy on his election to the presidency of France and welcoming President Sarkozy on the occasion of his appearance before a Joint Meeting of Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
France
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Congratulates Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy on his election to become the next President of France.

action_date: 2007-11-06
text: 
Congratulates Mr. Nicolas Sarkozy on his election to the presidency of France and welcomes President Sarkozy on the occasion of his appearance before a Joint Meeting of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 1046). (text: CR 11/5/2007 H12468-12469)
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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 1046).(text: CR 11/5/2007 H12468-12469)
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12806)
action_date: 2007-11-05
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: 2007-11-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 379.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12468-12469)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Resolution commending Idaho on winning the bid to host the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Bill: 110-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Idaho
Olympic games
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics. Congratulates Idaho as host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Salutes those that make the Games possible. Expresses support for the Games and the goals of the Special Olympics to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports.

action_date: 2007-07-23
text: 

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

 
Applauds the goals and principles of Special Olympics. Congratulates Idaho as host for the 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Salutes those that make the Games possible. Expresses support for the Games and the goals of the Special Olympics to enrich the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text as passed in House: CR H8210-8211)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text as passed in House: CR H8210-8211)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 380.
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8210-8211)
action_date: 2007-07-23
text: Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Referring the bill (H.R. 2124), entitled "A bill for the relief of Adela and Darryl Bailor", to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for a report thereon.

Bill: 110-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2007-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Private Legislation
Subjects: Claims

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: 
Refers a pending private bill for the relief of Adela and Darryl Bailor to the chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims for preparation of a report to the House of Representatives that provides: (1) findings of fact and conclusions of law on the nature, extent, and character of the claim for compensation referred to in the pending bill as a legal or equitable claim against the United States; and (2) the amount, if any, that is legally or equitably due from the United States to Adela and Darryl Bailor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-382
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2007-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1684) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1684 (Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008).

action_date: 2007-05-09
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1684 (Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 311). (text: CR H4646-4647)
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 311).(text: CR H4646-4647)
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 199 (Roll no. 310). (consideration: CR H4654)
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 382.
action_date: 2007-05-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4646-4655)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: All points of order against 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 Homeland Security now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-136, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-136, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Introduced in House