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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation.

Bill: 110-hres-301
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1257) to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide shareholders with an advisory vote on executive compensation.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1257 (Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act). 

action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H. R. 1257 (Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 220). (text: CR H3499)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H3499)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 219). (consideration: CR H3508-3509)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3508-3510)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of the debate on H. Res. 301, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question 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 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 301.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3499-3506)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
action_date: 2007-04-17
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. During consideration in the House of H.R. 1257 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-96, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-96, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1361) to improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1361) to improve the disaster relief programs of the Small Business Administration.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1361 (Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and Values for Effective Recovery Act of 2007, or the RECOVER Act).
 

action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1361 (Relief for Entrepreneurs: Coordination of Objectives and Values for Effective Recovery Act of 2007, or the RECOVER Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3506)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3506)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3508)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 302.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3506-3508)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
action_date: 2007-04-17
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 Small Business now printed in the bill, modified by 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: 2007-04-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-97, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-97, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons.

Bill: 110-hres-303
Sponsor: Rep. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Missing persons
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons. 

action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10703)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10703)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 303.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10703-10704)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-09-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-304
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-31]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Judiciary
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Elects a Majority Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Elects a Majority Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3439)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3439)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3439)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the Nation's special operations forces community.

Bill: 110-hres-305
Sponsor: Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Families
International Affairs
Military dependents
Special forces (Military science)
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Honors the sacrifices and commitment of the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the nation's special operations forces community.
 
Honors the families of such forces.
 
Recognizes that the U.S. military should seek to replicate the success that such forces has achieved throughout the War on Terror.

action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 

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

 
Honors the sacrifices and commitment of the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the nation's special operations forces community.
 
Honors the families of such forces.
 
Recognizes that the U.S. military should seek to replicate the success that such forces has achieved throughout the War on Terror.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3494-3495)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3494-3495)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 305.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3494-3499)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 7 through 13, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-307
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Local employees
Special weeks
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2007-05-08
text: 

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

Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. Urges a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession. Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.


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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4611-4612)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4611-4612)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 307.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4611-4613)
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Remembering and honoring the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of integrated Major League Baseball.

Bill: 110-hres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Athletes
Baseball
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
 Honors the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson on the 60th anniversary of integrated Major League Baseball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support independence for Kosovo.

Bill: 110-hres-309
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Christianity
Economic integration
Europe
European Union
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International cooperation
International military forces
Kosovo
NATO countries
Peacekeeping forces
Recognition (International law)
Regionalism (International organization)
Religion
Serbia
Sovereignty
United Nations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: (1) support Kosovo's independence in accordance with its currently constituted borders; (2) in the absence of timely action by the U.N. Security Council, be prepared to act in conjunction with like-minded democracies to confer diplomatic recognition on Kosovo's independence; and (3) support Kosovo's integration into international and Euro-Atlantic institutions, including admission to the Partnership for Peace program of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), with the ultimate goal of full NATO membership.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the government of Kosovo should ensure the full political and economic rights of Serb and other minority communities in Kosovo; and (2) develop a cooperative relationship with the government of Serbia in recognition of Serbia's legitimate interests in the safety of the Serb population in Kosovo and in the preservation of the patrimonial sites of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Kosovo.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Serbia should focus its energies toward achieving a prosperous and peaceful future through regional cooperation and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions, including NATO and the European Union (EU), and toward the establishment of constructive relations with the government of Kosovo.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred in Casablanca, Morocco, on April 10 and 14, 2007, and in Algiers, Algeria, on April 11, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-310
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Algeria
Crime and Law Enforcement
Extremist movements in politics
Government Operations and Politics
Middle East and North Africa
Morocco
Political violence
Prosecution
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Condemns the horrific terrorist attacks that occurred in Casablanca, Morocco, on April 10 and 14, 2007, and in Algiers, Algeria, on April 11, 2007.
 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed in the attacks and expresses sympathies to those individuals who have been injured.
 
Expresses: (1) the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and governments of Morocco and Algeria; and (2) readiness to support the Moroccan and Algerian authorities' efforts to bring to justice the responsible individuals and to dismantle the networks that plan and carry out such attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E763-764)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Iowa State University for its efforts to refurbish and rededicate Morrill Hall.

Bill: 110-hres-311
Sponsor: Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Art
Arts, Culture, Religion
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Iowa
Museums
School buildings

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Congratulates Iowa State University for its efforts to refurbish and rededicate Morrill Hall.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Zach Johnson on his victory in the 2007 Masters golf tournament.

Bill: 110-hres-312
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Golf
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Congratulates Zach Johnson on winning the 2007 Masters golf tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E751)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending all of the volunteers and supporters of Our Military Kids, Inc., for their efforts in awarding grants to over 1,100 school-aged children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Reserve personnel in 49 states and the District of Columbia.

Bill: 110-hres-313
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces reserves
Charities
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Families
Military dependents
National Guard
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
War casualties
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Recognizes and commends the volunteers and supporters of Our Military Kids, Inc., for their efforts in supporting children of our military personnel and awarding grants to over 1,100 school-aged children of deployed and severely injured National Guard and Reserve personnel in 49 states and the District of Columbia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2007-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Copyright
Creative thinking
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Fraud
Intellectual property
International Affairs
International agencies
Patent infringement
Product counterfeiting
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Technological innovations
Trademarks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of World Intellectual Property Day to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development; and (2) efforts to protect U.S. citizens from fraudulent and illegal counterfeiting and piracy. 

Recognizes the importance of intellectual property and the challenges and threats to its protection. 

Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their creativity. 

Applauds the contributions of human creativity and intellectual property to growth, innovation, and a brighter future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Juan Nepomuceno Seguin.

Bill: 110-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2007-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
History
Latin America
Mexican Americans
Mexico
Military history
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and bravery of Juan Nepomuceno Seguin (who fought for Texan independence from Mexico).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Introduced in House