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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-1456
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Congressional tributes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October 2008).
 
Congratulates the National Cyber Security Division, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center on the fifth anniversary of the National Cyber Security Month.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives continues to work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1828)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in our Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way".

Bill: 110-hres-1457
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Auctions
Broadband
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Competition
Economics and Public Finance
Finance and Financial Sector
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Government regulation
Housing and Community Development
Intellectual property
Internet
Investments
Patents
Public-private partnerships
Radio spectrum allocation
Right of privacy
Technological innovations
Telecommunication industry
Telecommunication rates
Television frequency allocation
Trademarks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
 Declares that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to continue aggressive growth in our nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the U.S. government should &quot;Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way&quot; by: (1) promoting investment through deregulation and free-market competition; (2) reforming the Universal Service Fund and encouraging broadband deployment in rural unserved and underserved areas through public-private partnerships; (3) making additional spectrum available for commercial use through unencumbered auctions; (4) establishing a national goal of transmitting high-quality, real-time voice, data, graphics, and video at increasingly higher speeds to all people in the United States; (5) reforming our patent and trademark system to protect leading innovators' intellectual property; and (6) ensuring individual privacy without compromising market efficiencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century.

Bill: 110-hres-1458
Sponsor: Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
California
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy
Entertainers
Gifts
International Affairs
Motion pictures

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Recognizes Johnny Grant (the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California) as a key contributor to the revitalization of the image of Hollywood.
 
Honors him for his service to the country, accomplishments, and contributions to the entertainment industry and the nation.

Recognizes and expresses gratitude to Johnny Grant for the generous donation of his personal and extensive film collection series to the Department of State to be used as part of the Department's ongoing public diplomacy programs worldwide. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Carlos Boozer, Corey Cogdell, and Matt Emmons for their outstanding achievements in the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games.

Bill: 110-hres-1459
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alaska
Asia
Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Honors the accomplishments and Olympic achievements of Carlos Boozer, Corey Cogdell, and Matt Emmons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 110-hres-1460
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to establish an Investigative Subcommittee in the matter of Representative Charles B. Rangel or report to the House the reasons for its failure to do so.
 
Removes Representative Rangel as chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, upon adoption of this resolution and pending completion of such investigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 176, 11 Present (Roll no. 609).
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8429-8430; text of measure as introduced: CR H8429-8430)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens and families of the United States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of Tanzania whose lives were lost or suffered injury as a result of these attacks.

Bill: 110-hres-1461
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Kenya
Political movements and philosophies
Tanzania
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 10th anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
 
Mourns the loss of those killed and remembers their families and colleagues.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of Kenya and Tanzania for their assistance following the attacks.
 
Reaffirms the resolve of the House of Representatives to defeat al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.

action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the historic significance of the 10th anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
 
Mourns the loss of those killed and remembers their families and colleagues.
 
Expresses gratitude to the people of Kenya and Tanzania for their assistance following the attacks.
 
Reaffirms the House of Representatives': (1) support for the people of Kenya and Tanzania in striving for future opportunity and democracy; and (2) resolve to defeat al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Considered as unfinished business.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1461.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8643-8645; text of measure as introduced: CR H8643-8644)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Condemning ongoing sales of arms to belligerents in Sudan, including the Government of Sudan, and calling for both a cessation of such sales and an expansion of the United Nations embargo on arms sales to Sudan.

Bill: 110-hres-1462
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
China
East Asia
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
International military forces
Peace negotiations
Peacekeeping forces
Regionalism (International organization)
Russia
Sanctions (International law)
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) should seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Darfur, Sudan; and (2) supports U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1556 and 1591 imposing an arms embargo on all belligerents in Darfur.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.

Bill: 110-hres-1463
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance
Church and social problems
Colleges
Community and school
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Higher education
Nonprofit organizations
Religion
School districts
Secondary education
Service learning
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
 Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in improving academic outcomes for youth, engaging youth in positive community experiences, and helping them make more constructive choices in life.
 
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the annual National Learn and Serve Challenge, that spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the benefits of service-learning in improving academic outcomes for youth, engaging youth in positive community experiences, and helping them make more constructive choices in life.
 
Encourages schools, school districts, college campuses, community-based organizations, non-profits, and faith-based organizations to provide youth with more service-learning opportunities.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the annual National Learn and Serve Challenge, that spotlights the value of service-learning to youth, schools, college campuses, and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8527)
action_date: 2008-09-22
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 H8527)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1463.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8527-8528)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the founding of AARP.

Bill: 110-hres-1464
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Nonprofit organizations
Retirement
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Recognizes and commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service in promoting the lives and retirement security of persons age 50 and older.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8524-8525)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8524-8525)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1464.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8524-8525)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the work of the law enforcement officers in Lake County, Illinois, their cooperative work with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, and expressing congressional support for their ongoing work protecting Lake County communities from drugs and gangs.

Bill: 110-hres-1465
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Illinois
Intergovernmental relations
Law enforcement officers
Organized crime
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Recognizes the excellent work of law enforcement officers in Lake County, Illinois, and their cooperative work with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dr. Guion S. "Guy" Bluford, Jr., and the 25th anniversary of his historic flight as the first African-American in space.

Bill: 110-hres-1466
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Salutes the 25th anniversary of the pioneering accomplishments of Dr. Guion &quot;Guy&quot; S. Bluford, Jr. as the first African-American in space.
 
Extends gratitude and deep appreciation of the House of Representatives for Dr. Bluford's dedication, commitment, and excellence as an astronaut and a leader in support of the nation's space program.
 

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

Salutes the 25th anniversary of the pioneering accomplishments of Dr. Guion &quot;Guy&quot; S. Bluford, Jr. as the first African-American in space.

Extends gratitude and deep appreciation of the House of Representatives for Dr. Bluford's dedication, commitment, and excellence as an astronaut and a leader in support of the nation's space program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8533-8534)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8533-8534)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1466.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8533-8534)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the concern of the House of Representatives for the plight of Iraq's vulnerable ethno-religious minorities, and urging greater measures to protect the members of such minorities who have become refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons.

Bill: 110-hres-1467
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
Iraq
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Expresses concern for the plight of Iraq's vulnerable ethno-religious minorities and particular concern for the Assyrian/Chaldean/Syriac Christians. 
 
Urges the government of Iraq to commit adequate resources to address the humanitarian crisis of the refugees and internally displaced persons of Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the U.S. Equestrian Team on winning the Gold Medal in team show jumping in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad.

Bill: 110-hres-1468
Sponsor: Rep. Hall, John J. [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Recognizes Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, Will Simpson, and McLain Ward of the U.S. Equestrian Olympic Team on its Gold Medal in team show jumping and the achievements of all the members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
To commend the American Sail Training Association for its advancement of character building under sail and for its advancement of international goodwill.

Bill: 110-hres-1469
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Boats and boating
Congressional tributes
Families
Sailing ships
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Commends the American Sail Training Association: (1) for its advancement of character building experiences for youth at sea; and (2) as the national sail training association of the United States.

Encourages citizens of all nations to join in the celebration of Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 and in the character building and educational experience that it represents for youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House