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Recognizing and promoting awareness of Chiari malformation and expressing support for designation of a "National Chiari Malformation Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1422
Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Brain diseases
Health
Health education
Hereditary diseases
Nervous system diseases
Neurology
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Chiari Malformation Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Master Wan Ko Yee, a permanent resident of the United States, on the publication of his teachings and accomplishments in the book titled, "H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III: A Treasury of True Buddha-Dharma".

Bill: 110-hres-1423
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: 
Recognizes Master Wan KO Yee as the true incarnation of the primordial Buddha, namely H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha III.
 
Commends him for his outstanding contributions to his community, his new country, his religion, and all human beings throughout the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.

Bill: 110-hres-1424
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
Somalia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: 
Supports humanitarian assistance, the protection of civilians, and accountability for abuses in Somalia.
 
 Encourages the Transitional Federal Government to: (1) take steps toward establishing a democratically elected government that represents the people of Somalia; and (2) work to achieve sustainable peace in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and music of the late Isaac Hayes, a passionate humanitarian, whose music laid the foundation for many musical styles, including R&B, disco, and rap.

Bill: 110-hres-1425
Sponsor: Rep. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN-7]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Intellectual property
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Honors the life of Isaac Hayes.
 
Recognizes his invaluable contributions to American culture.
 
Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that artists such as Isaac Hayes receive fair protection under the copyright laws for their creative endeavors.
 
Extends condolences to his family on his death.
 

action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 

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

Honors the life of Isaac Hayes.

Recognizes his invaluable contributions to American culture. 

Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that artists such as Isaac Hayes receive fair protection under the copyright laws for their creative endeavors.

Extends condolences to his family on his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/15/2008 H8088)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/15/2008 H8088)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Issa 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: 2008-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1425.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8088-8089)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-1426
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8025)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8025)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8025)
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating General David Howell Petraeus on being appointed Commander of the United States Central Command, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1427
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Middle East
Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Congratulates General David Howell Petraeus on his appointment as Commander of the United States Central Command.
 
Appreciates the impact General Petraeus's counterinsurgency strategy and tactics had in providing security in Iraq, facilitating Iraqi construction, and advancing our country's cause there.
 
Commends General Petraeus for his leadership of the surge of U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq.
 
Commends and expresses gratitude to the members of the Armed Forces on their success and service with respect to Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the United States Women's Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representation of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

Bill: 110-hres-1428
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Congratulates Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the U.S. Women's Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representation of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of the National Step Up For Kids Day by promoting national awareness of the needs of the children, youth, and families of the United States, celebrating children, and expressing the need to make their future and well-being a national priority.

Bill: 110-hres-1430
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Preschool education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Step Up For Kids Day and recognizes that wise investments in children will lead to a better-educated citizenry and a more competitive workforce in the United States.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of the National Step Up For Kids Day and recognizes that wise investments in children will lead to a better-educated citizenry and a more competitive workforce in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10115)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10115)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10115)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense and the Department of State should withhold funds for any new reconstruction projects in Iraq until the Iraqi Government reimburses the United States for previous reconstruction projects, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1431
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
Iraq
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of State should withhold funds for any new reconstruction projects in Iraq until the Iraqi government reimburses the United States for previous reconstruction projects; and (2) any future reconstruction assistance to Iraq should be provided only if the Iraqi government agrees to match such assistance on a dollar-for-dollar basis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children in foster care awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, recognizing current programs and efforts designed to promote adoption, and encouraging people in the United States to seek improved safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 110-hres-1432
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day (November 15, 2008) and National Adoption Month (November 2008).
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.

action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day (November 15, 2008) and National Adoption Month (November 2008).
 
Recognizes that every child in foster care deserves a permanent and loving family and the significant commitment of taxpayers to support adoption.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8319)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8319)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Weller 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: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1432.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8319-8324)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Mr. McDermott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the 1938 occurrence of Kristallnacht, The Night of Broken Glass.

Bill: 110-hres-1435
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
 
Pays tribute to the over 6,000,000 Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust. 
 
Recommits the United States to continued vigilance against these kind of atrocities and urges the international community to fight against organized aggression directed at religious, ethnic, and other minority groups.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
 
Pays tribute to the over 6,000,000 Jewish people who were killed during the Holocaust. 
 
Recommits the United States to continued vigilance against these kind of atrocities and urges the international community to fight against organized aggression directed at religious, ethnic, and other minority groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8637)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8637)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1435.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8637-8638)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Waipio Little League baseball team for winning the 2008 Little League World Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-1436
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Hawaii

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Congratulates the Waipio Little League baseball team on being 2008 Little League World Champions. 

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Waipio Little League baseball team on being 2008 Little League World Champions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10208)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10208)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10208-10209)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should join in celebrating our Nation's pharmacists for their contributions to the health and well-being of our citizens.

Bill: 110-hres-1437
Sponsor: Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug therapy
Health personnel
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of American Pharmacists Month with the theme &quot;Know Your Medicine/Know Your Pharmacist.&quot;

action_date: 2008-09-27
text: 

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

Expresses support for the designation of American Pharmacists Month with the theme &quot;Know Your Medicine/Know Your Pharmacist.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10177)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10177)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10177)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Mr. Pallone asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958 and celebrating the extensive contributions of Portuguese-American communities to the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-1438
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Portugal
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958.
 
Recognizes the contributions of Portuguese immigrants and their descendants to the United States.

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Azorean Refugee Act of 1958.
 
Recognizes the contributions of Portuguese immigrants and their descendants to the United States.


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 H8522-8523)
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 H8522-8523)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1438.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8522-8524)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Ms. Sutton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September 2009 as "National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to educate the public about atrial fibrillation.

Bill: 110-hres-1439
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Medical research
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month.

Recognizes the need for additional research into treatment for atrial fibrillation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House