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Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement.

Bill: 110-hconres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anthropology
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Literature
Minorities
New York City

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recognized as an accomplished anthropologist, as one of the most talented novelists and literary figures of her time, and for her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2007-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Civics education
Commemorations
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Government Operations and Politics
Patriotism
Secondary education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: 
Recognizes the importance of veterans to the United States. Expresses support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students Day (programs that educate children about the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families).

action_date: 2007-11-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of veterans to the United States. Expresses support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students Day (programs that educate children about the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12475)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12475)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 60.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12475-12476)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.

Bill: 110-hconres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Flags
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.

action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Received in the Senate.
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 H8375)
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 H8375)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 61.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8375-8377)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Parent and child
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day. 

action_date: 2007-03-06
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 a National Children and Families Day. 

action_date: 2007-05-16
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 a National Children and Families Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6213)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6213)
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-16
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2202)
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2202)
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 62.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2202-2203)
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-02-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that no funds should be cut off or reduced for American troops in the field which would result in undermining their safety or their ability to complete their assigned missions.

Bill: 110-hconres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congress and military policy
Defense budgets
Economics and Public Finance
Government spending reductions
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress should not take any action that will endanger U.S. military forces in the field, including the elimination or reduction of funds for troops in the field, as such action would undermine their safety or harm their effectiveness in pursuing assigned missions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

Bill: 110-hconres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2007-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
History
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Special days
Victims of crimes
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 19, 2007, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2007-03-22
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 19, 2007, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.

action_date: 2007-03-26
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on April 19, 2007, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-26
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3779)
action_date: 2007-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3779)
action_date: 2007-03-23
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 181). (text: CR 3/21/2007 H2793)
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 181).(text: CR 3/21/2007 H2793)
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2837-2838)
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 66.
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2793-2795)
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded.

Bill: 110-hconres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2007-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
Music
Performing arts
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti (opera composer) and recognizes the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. 

action_date: 2007-04-25
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti (opera composer) and recognizes the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. 

action_date: 2007-05-10
text: 

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

 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti (opera composer) and recognizes the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-11
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6001; text as passed Senate: CR S6001)
action_date: 2007-05-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6001; text as passed Senate: CR S6001)
action_date: 2007-04-26
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4076)
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4076)
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 68.
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4076-4078)
action_date: 2007-04-25
text: Ms. Clarke moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of Luis A. Ferre.

Bill: 110-hconres-69
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Governors
Latin America
Music
Politicians
Postage stamps
Puerto Ricans
Puerto Rico

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the Postmaster General to issue, a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Luis A. Ferre.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-18]
Introduced: 2007-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autoimmune diseases
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health
Health education
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical tests
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month; (2) should work with health care providers and celiac disease advocacy and education organizations to encourage screening and early detection of celiac disease; and (3) should increase federal funding for celiac disease research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-72
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2007-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
History
Industrial relations
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: 
Honors and recognizes the American labor movement.
 
Supports the designation of a National Labor History Month.
 
Urges government officials, educators, the media, and all Americans to observe such a month with ceremonies, activities, and programs that encourage reflection on the labor movement's heritage and its many contributions to the creation and maintenance of a just America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan (the Republic of China), and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hconres-73
Sponsor: Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6]
Introduced: 2007-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
Recognition (International law)
Sovereignty
Taiwan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: 
Commends the people of Taiwan for establishing a multi-party democracy that respects human rights.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President should abandon the &quot;One China Policy&quot; in favor of a &quot;One China, One Taiwan Policy&quot; that recognizes Taiwan as a sovereign government; (2) the President should begin the process of resuming normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan; and (3) the President and other U.S. officials should support Taiwan's full participation in international organizations for which statehood is a membership requirement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies end this practice.

Bill: 110-hconres-75
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2007-02-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Child abuse
Child welfare
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Human rights
International law
Military personnel
Recruiting and enlistment
War crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the global use of child soldiers is unacceptable and that the international community should find remedies to end this practice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression.

Bill: 110-hconres-77
Sponsor: Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11]
Introduced: 2007-03-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Censorship
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Law
Licenses
Mass media
Newspapers
Periodicals
Radio broadcasting
Science, Technology, Communications
Television broadcasting
Television stations
Venezuela

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: 
Supports members of the media in Venezuela who are facing an assault on their rights to freedoms of the press, speech, and expression.
 
 Expresses concern regarding the announcement of Venezuelan President Chavez not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), and calls upon the government of Venezuela to reverse the decision not to renew RCTV's license.
 
Urges the government of Venezuela to: (1) create an independent body to assign and renew broadcasting licenses in Venezuela; and (2) respect the rights of freedom of expression for all Venezuelans. 
 
 Calls upon the government of Venezuela to respect the rights of an independent media. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen.

Bill: 110-hconres-78
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2007-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Aircraft pilots
Alabama
Armed Forces and National Security
Blacks
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional gold medals
Congressional tributes
History
Military history
Minorities
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on March 29, 2007, for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the Tuskegee Airmen in accordance with Public Law 109-213.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E486)
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-05
text: Introduced in House