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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1338) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1388
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1338) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 548). (text: CR H7637)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 194 (Roll no. 548).(text: CR H7637)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 547). (consideration: CR H7642, H7676)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7676-7677)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1388, the Chair put the question on adoption of ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart (FL) demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1388.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7637-7642)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 256.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-807, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-807, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1389
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Education
Higher education
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7643)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7643)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H7649)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1389.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7643-7649)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 257.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-808, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-808, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day.

Bill: 110-hres-1390
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2008-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Supports the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day (October 8, 2008).

action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 

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

Supports the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day (October 8, 2008). 


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 H8538)
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 H8538)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1390.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8538-8539)
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Ms. Edwards (MD) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting the House of Representatives from adjourning until it has approved a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan that addresses energy conservation and the expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources.

Bill: 110-hres-1391
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2008-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Energy efficiency and conservation
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Declares that it shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider any resolution providing for adjournment for more than three calendar days during July or August of 2008 until it has approved a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan that addresses energy conservation and the expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1392
Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]
Introduced: 2008-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Life, casualty, property insurance

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Life Insurance Awareness Month (September 2008).

action_date: 2008-09-27
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 Life Insurance Awareness Month (September 2008).


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 H10209)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10209)
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10209)
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: 2008-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of January 29, 2009, as "National Data Privacy Day".

Bill: 110-hres-1393
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2008-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computer security and identity theft
Right of privacy

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 
Supports the designation of January 29, 2009, as &quot;National Data Privacy Day.&quot;
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Introduced in House
Applauding organizations that engage in the prevention of domestic violence and provide outreach and support services for victims.

Bill: 110-hres-1394
Sponsor: Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Domestic violence and child abuse
New York City
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Applauds the efforts of Sanctuary for Families, the New York City Family Justice Center in Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A, the North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence, and all organizations that engage in domestic violence prevention and provide outreach and support services for victims of domestic violence.
 
Supports raising awareness about domestic violence and its tragic consequences for women, families, and communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing Nations, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should join other developed Nations and ban the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing Nations.

Bill: 110-hres-1395
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Developing countries
Electronics
Export controls
Exports
Foreign Trade and International Finance
International Affairs
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Expresses: (1) concern over the federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations; and (2) support for joining other developed nations and banning such exportation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 110-hres-1396
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Declares that: (1) the Member from NewYork, Mr. Rangel, by the conduct giving rise to this resolution, has dishonored himself and brought discredit to the House and merits its censure; and (2) such Member is censured.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 254 - 138, 34 Present (Roll no. 546).
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7674-7676; text of measure as introduced: CR H7674-7675)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: The Clerk reported the resolution and the Chair announced that the resolution was consistent with the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Mr. Boehner offered a privileged resolution and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Commending the important achievements of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as it celebrates 30 years of service to local domestic violence shelter and service programs and the victims of domestic violence.

Bill: 110-hres-1397
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Domestic violence and child abuse
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and recognizes its exemplary work. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continued gross violations of political, civil, and human rights of the Syrian people by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, calling on the Government of Syria to immediately and unconditionally release prisoners of conscience and other political prisoners, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1398
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Syria
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Condemns: (1) the gross violations of the political, civil, and human rights of the Syrian people by the government of the Syrian Arab Republic; and (2) the arrest and unjust conviction and imprisonment of prisoners of conscience. 
 
Calls on the government of Syria to end the torture and mistreatment of prisoners and to lift the state of emergency that has been imposed for over 44 years.
 
Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) consider pursuing further actions at the United Nations (UN) to draw attention to Syria's deplorable record on human rights and the plight of Syrian political prisoners and prisoners of conscience; and (2) make political, civil, and human rights a priority in bilateral relations with Syria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2008, through September 4, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1399
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Provides that, when the House adjourns pursuant to this resolution on any legislative day between August 1 and September 4, 2008, it shall stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on the third constitutional day thereafter.
 
Authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties (Speaker pro tempore) of the Chair during such period.
 
Authorizes the Speaker, on each such day, to dispense with legislative business.
 
Considers the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day as approved.
 
Provides that, unless the Speaker determines otherwise, after the third daily order of business under Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) and any proceedings that may be sought under Rule XV, the House shall stand adjourned.

action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 

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

 
Provides that, when the House adjourns pursuant to this resolution on any legislative day between August 1 and September 4, 2008, it shall stand adjourned until 11 a.m. on the third constitutional day thereafter.
 
Authorizes the Speaker to appoint Members to perform the duties (Speaker pro tempore) of the Chair during such period.
 
Authorizes the Speaker, on each such day, to dispense with legislative business.
 
Considers the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day as approved.
 
Provides that, unless the Speaker determines otherwise, after the third daily order of business under Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) and any proceedings that may be sought under Rule XV, the House shall stand adjourned.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1419, H. Res. 1399 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 258.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: The resolution provides for House proceedings.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-816, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-816, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the Nation's sincerest appreciation for the service of the World War II Filipino veterans who fought in the Armed Forces on the 67th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's military order.

Bill: 110-hres-1400
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Philippines

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Honors and extends sincere appreciation to the veterans of the Philippine Commonwealth Army during World War II for their sacrifice to the United States during a time of war, and for their selfless service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
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-1401
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 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: 2008-07-31
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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in Bangladesh.

Bill: 110-hres-1402
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Supports the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh and expresses appreciation for the decision of the caretaker government of Bangladesh to hold free elections by the third week of December 2008.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

 
 Expresses support for: (1) the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh; and (2) the decision by the caretaker government of Bangladesh to hold free elections in December 2008.
 
Urges all political parties to participate in the elections. 
 
Calls on the government of Bangladesh to lift the state of emergency and remove other political restrictions, ensure human rights, freedom of speech, assembly, and association, and protect the rights of religious and ethnic minorities, particularly Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Ahmadis, and non-Muslim tribal peoples.
 
Urges the President to: (1) work toward the return of democracy to Bangladesh as a high priority of U.S. foreign policy; and (2) consider, upon completion of an internationally-accepted free and fair election, extending generous economic support to Bangladesh. 


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 H8635-8636)
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 H8635-8636)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1402.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8635-8637)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Bolton Act of 1943, creating the Cadet Nurse Corps.

Bill: 110-hres-1403
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical education
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Honors the 65th anniversary of the Bolton Act, which created the Cadet Nurse Corps, facilitating the training and careers of nurses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Country Music Association and its contributions to music, culture, history, and patriotism.

Bill: 110-hres-1404
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the Country Music Association and its contributions to music, culture, history, and patriotism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House