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Expressing support for the designation of March 7 as National Information and Referral Services Day.

Bill: 110-hres-985
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Information services
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: 
Supports designation of a National Information and Referral Services Day (March 7).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.

Bill: 110-hres-986
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Missing in action
Prisoners of war
Texas
Vietnam veterans
Vietnamese Conflict
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Expresses gratitude for, and urges states, localities, and all Americans to honor the courage and sacrifice of, members of the Armed Forces, including Samuel R. Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. 
 Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from that conflict. 
Honors all members of the Armed Forces who have fought and died in the defense of freedom.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Expresses gratitude for, and urges states, localities, and all Americans to honor the courage and sacrifice of, members of the Armed Forces, including Samuel R. Johnson of Texas, who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict. 
 Declares that the House of Representatives will continue to press for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces and 34 U.S. citizens who remain unaccounted for from that conflict. 
Honors all members of the Armed Forces who have fought and died in the defense of freedom.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366). (text: CR 5/20/2008 H4175)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 366).(text: CR 5/20/2008 H4175)
action_date: 2008-05-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 5/23/2008 H4821-4822)
action_date: 2008-05-20
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: 2008-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 986.
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4175-4178)
action_date: 2008-05-20
text: Mrs. Davis (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services in order to save money, stimulate the economy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Bill: 110-hres-987
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Air pollution control
Alternative energy sources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commerce
Economic conditions
Economics and Public Finance
Energy efficiency
Environmental Protection
Finance and Financial Sector
Income tax
Retail trade
Sales promotion
Saving and investment
Service industries
Tax rebates
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Encourages: (1) Americans to use their rebate checks to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services in order to save money, stimulate the economy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and (2) retailers and service providers to offer promotions for such investments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida.

Bill: 110-hres-989
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Contested elections
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida.

action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida.

action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 

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

 
Dismisses the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1016)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1016)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House. (consideration: CR H1017)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1016-1017)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1016)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Gonzalez asked unanimous consent that it be in order immediately in the House to consider H.Res. 989; that the resolution be considered as read; that debate shall continue for not to exceed ten minutes equally divided and controlled; that the previous question shall be considered as ordered to adoption without any intervening motion. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 190.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-528, by Mr. Brady (PA).
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-528, by Mr. Brady (PA).
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries.

Bill: 110-hres-990
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Agricultural assistance
Agricultural subsidies
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Developed countries
Developing countries
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Imports
Middle East and North Africa
Nontariff trade barriers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government and the governments of other industrial countries should: (1) work toward the accelerated removal of agricultural barriers in industrialized countries in order to promote African economic growth; and (2) work with the governments of least developed African countries to build trade capacity to minimize the economic impact of an opening of African markets to foreign goods. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror.

Bill: 110-hres-991
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Infantry
International Affairs
Iraq compilation
Military history
Military operations
Patriotism
September 11, 2001
South Asia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Recognizes the 69th Infantry Regiment, or the Fighting 69th, as one of the great regiments in American military history that has continually participated in the Global War on Terror since the attack on September 11, 2001, as it deploys to Afghanistan.

action_date: 2008-03-13
text: 

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

Recognizes the 69th Infantry Regiment, or the Fighting 69th, as one of the great regiments in American military history that has continually participated in the Global War on Terror since the attack on September 11, 2001, as it deploys to Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR 3/12/2008 H1606)
action_date: 2008-03-13
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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 142).(text: CR 3/12/2008 H1606)
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1684)
action_date: 2008-03-12
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: 2008-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 991.
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1606-1608)
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Mr. McIntyre moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-992
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military operations
Mothers
Patriotism
South Asia
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: 
Honors the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. 
 
Commends the service of approximately 130,000 military mothers who have deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa in support of the Global War on Terror. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through March 2, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-993
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2008-02-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Debt
Finance and Financial Sector
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-19
text: 
Recognizes the importance of increasing the savings rate and reducing consumer indebtedness in the United States through effective social marketing campaigns.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of America Saves Week (February 24-March 2, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-02-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day.

Bill: 110-hres-994
Sponsor: Rep. Broun, Paul C. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2008-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blood diseases
Health
Health education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2008-04-14
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 184). (text: CR H2230)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 184).(text: CR H2230)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2244-2245)
action_date: 2008-04-14
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: 2008-04-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 994.
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2230-2231)
action_date: 2008-04-14
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1020)
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down of 2 unarmed Brothers to the Rescue civilian aircraft, licensed by the United States, by the Cuban regime.

Bill: 110-hres-995
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2008-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Aircraft
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cuba
Emergency Management
Immigration
Latin America
Murder
Private aviation
Refugees
Rescue work
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 
 Commemorates the 12th anniversary of the 1996 shooting down by the Cuban regime of two unarmed civilian aircraft flown by the Brothers to the Rescue.
 
Condemns the shooting down of such aircraft and the murders of Armando Alejandre, Jr., Mario de la Pena, Carlos Costa, and Pablo Morales.
 
Recognizes the efforts of those working to bring international attention to this tragedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through March 2, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-996
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2008-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Debt
Finance and Financial Sector
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 
Recognizes the importance of increasing the savings rate and reducing consumer indebtedness in the United States through effective social marketing campaigns.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of America Saves Week (February 24-March 2, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enter into a Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine.

Bill: 110-hres-997
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2008-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Collective security
Democracy
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
NATO countries
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should take the lead in supporting the awarding of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Membership Action Plan to Georgia and Ukraine. 

action_date: 2008-04-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) reaffirming support for enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to include democratic governments that are able to meet the membership responsibilities; (2) that NATO's expansion contributes to its relevance; (3) that Georgia and Ukraine are strong allies that have made important progress in the areas of defense and democratic and human rights reform; (4) that a stronger relationship among Georgia, Ukraine, and NATO will benefit those countries and NATO member states; and (5) that the United States should take the lead in supporting the awarding of a Membership Action Plan to Georgia and Ukraine. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1832-1833)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1832-1833)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 997.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1832-1836)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-998
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2008-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Appropriations
House Budget
House Financial Services
House Natural Resources
House Transportation and Infrastructure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: 
Elects Minority Members to the House Committee on: (1) Appropriations; (2) the Budget; (3) Financial Services; (4) Natural Resources; and (5) Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-999
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2008-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Foreign Affairs
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

action_date: 2008-02-26
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 Foreign Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1046)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House