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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2007-06-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arrest
Canada
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Detention of persons
Dissenters
East Asia
Ethnic relations
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Language and languages
Minorities
Political prisoners
Political violence
Religion
Religious liberty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) should: (1) seek to ensure the linguistic, cultural, and religious rights of the Uyghur people of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; (2) release the children of Rebiya Kadeer from incarceration and house arrest and cease intimidation of the Kadeer family members; and (3) release Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and allow him to rejoin his family in Canada. 

action_date: 2007-09-17
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 the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) should: (1) seek to ensure the linguistic, cultural, and religious rights of the Uyghur people of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region; (2) release the children of Rebiya Kadeer from incarceration and house arrest and cease intimidation of the Kadeer family members; and (3) release Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and allow him to rejoin his family in Canada. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10393)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10393)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 497.
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10393-10395)
action_date: 2007-09-17
text: Mr. Faleomavaega 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: 2007-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2764) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2764 (FY2008 Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs appropriations).

action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2764 (FY2008 Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6749)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6749)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 498.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6749-6753)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-199, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-199, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously enforce the laws of the United States to substantially reduce illegal immigration and greatly improve border security.

Bill: 110-hres-499
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2007-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Alien labor
Bank accounts
Border patrols
Boundaries
College costs
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Deportation
Detention of persons
Education
Employers' liability
Families
Federal law enforcement officers
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Identification devices
Illegal aliens
Immigrants
Labor and Employment
Latin America
Mexico
Prosecution
Smuggling
Support of dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: 
Expresses the House of Representatives' belief respecting specified immigration-related steps that the Administration should take that will reduce illegal immigration and improve U.S. border security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Homeland Security, 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: 2007-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Homeland Security, 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: 2007-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Homeland Security, 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: 2007-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Homeland Security, 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: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Commending Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros for reaching 3,000 base hits as a Major League Baseball player and for his outstanding service to baseball and the Houston, Texas, region.

Bill: 110-hres-501
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Charitable contributions
Congressional tributes
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Commends Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros for reaching 3,000 base hits as a Major League Baseball player and for his outstanding service to the community through his charitable work and dedication to the Houston Astros organization.

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Commends Craig Biggio of the Houston Astros for reaching 3,000 base hits as a Major League Baseball player and for his outstanding service to the community through his charitable work and dedication to the Houston Astros organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8839)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8839)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8838-8839)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2771) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-502
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2771) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2771 (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008).

action_date: 2007-06-22
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2771 (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 179 (Roll no. 544). (text: CR H6960)
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 179 (Roll no. 544).(text: CR H6960)
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 179 (Roll no. 543). (consideration: CR H6967-6968)
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 502.
action_date: 2007-06-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6960-6969)
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 78.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: All point of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-201, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-201, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Middle East Investment Initiative.

Bill: 110-hres-503
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American investments
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Developing countries
Development credit institutions
Economic development
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign loans
Gaza Strip
Investment guaranty insurance
Middle East and North Africa
Nonprofit organizations
Palestinians
Peace
Public-private partnerships
Social Welfare
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Commends the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII) and its contributors for their vision and initiative.
 
 Expresses the House of Representatives' belief that improved economic activity can help bring about regional stability and peace.
 
 Encourages the participation and contributions of individuals, institutions, and foreign governments in supporting the MEII.
 
Pledges support for the MEII and other efforts to stimulate the economy of the Palestinian people. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-504
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional conference committees
Congressional ethics
Congressional publicity
Congressional voting
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Internet
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Science, Technology, Communications
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a measure or matter until 72 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless the House is in session on such a day) after its text (and, if any, the text of all accompanying reports) have been made available to Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner (Members), and the general public.
 
Requires the full text of the legislation and each committee report, without further amendment before floor consideration, to be posted continuously by means of the Internet.
 
Prohibits consideration in the House of a general appropriation bill reported by the Committee on Appropriations until 72 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays unless the House is in session on such a day) after printed hearings of the Committee have been available to Members.
 

 
Prohibits the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order proposing a waiver of this resolution or of Rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) unless a question of consideration of the rule is adopted by a vote of two-thirds of the Members voting, a quorum being present.
 
Amends Rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) to make it out of order in the House to consider a conference report, the accompanying signed joint explanatory statement, or a motion to dispose of a Senate amendment reported in disagreement by a conference committee until after such: (1) 72 hour availability requirement has been met; and (2) posting on the Internet.
 
Declares that nothing in this resolution or any amendment made by it shall be interpreted to require or permit the declassification or posting on the Internet of classified information in the custody of the House. Requires such classified information to be made available to Members in a timely manner as appropriate under existing laws and rules.
 
Expresses the sense of the House that, with the objective of preventing circumvention of this resolution, that the Committee on Rules should develop standardized policies and procedures to require that proposed amendments (except those offered under an open rule) that are major in size, scope, or cost be posted on the Internet for an appropriate number of hours.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-505
Sponsor: Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine resources conservation
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Commends the recreational boating community and the U.S. boating industry for their contributions to the economy, the well-being of U.S. citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of marine resources.

Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling for the observation of National Boating Day.

action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 

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

Commends the recreational boating community and the U.S. boating industry for their contributions to the economy, the well-being of U.S. citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of marine resources.

Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling for the observation of National Boating Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7014-7015)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7014-7015)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 505.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7014-7015)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Condemning ongoing human rights abuses in Vietnam, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should remove permanent normal trade relations status with Vietnam unless all political and religious prisoners are released and significant and immediate human rights reforms are made by the Government of Vietnam.

Bill: 110-hres-506
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Dissenters
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Human rights
Normal trade relations
Political prisoners
Religion
Religious liberty
Sanctions (International law)
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses in Vietnam and calls for the release of all political and religious prisoners there.
 
Urges the United States to: (1) re-designate Vietnam as a Country of Particular Concern; (2) demand that the government of Vietnam comply with internationally recognized standards for basic freedoms and human rights; and (3) remove permanent normal trade relations status with Vietnam unless all political and religious prisoners are released and significant and immediate human rights reforms are made by the government of Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week.

Bill: 110-hres-507
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2007-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Labor and Employment
Pension funds
Retirement
Saving and investment
Social Welfare
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Save for Retirement Week (October 21- 27, 2007), including raising public awareness of the importance to save adequately for retirement and the availability of employer-sponsored retirement savings vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-20
text: Introduced in House