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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights crisis of Laotian and Hmong people in Laos and Thailand.

Bill: 110-hres-1273
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Patrick J. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Dissenters
East Asia
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
Laos
Minorities
Opposition (Political science)
Political persecution
Political prisoners
Refugees
Religious liberty
Repatriation
Right of asylum
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Urges the Lao government to: (1) cease military and security force attacks and actions against Lao and Hmong civilians and dissident Laotian political and minority religious groups; (2) provide international access to closed areas and military zones in Laos where Laotians and Hmong are being killed, persecuted, or have been internally displaced or fled; and (3) release the leaders of the Lao Students Movement for Democracy of October 1999 and other Lao political and religious opposition leaders and prisoners of conscience.
 
Urges His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, the Royal Thai government, and commanders of the Thai Army and military to: (1) allow access to, and relief for, the Lao and Hmong political refugees and asylum seekers at Ban Huay Nam Khao and elsewhere in Thailand; (2) allow Lao and Hmong refugees and asylum seekers to have sanctuary in Thailand until they can be assisted by the international community; and (3) refrain from further repatriation of Lao and Hmong refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day and recognizing the important role fathers play in our families.

Bill: 110-hres-1274
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Families
Fathers
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Commends Sonora Smart Dodd for her contribution in recognizing the importance of Father's Day.
 
Recognizes the important role fathers play in our families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.

Bill: 110-hres-1275
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27]
Introduced: 2008-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Journalism
Policy sciences
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: 
Recognizes and honors the contributions of Timothy John Russert, Jr., as an award-winning political analyst.

Expresses condolences upon his death to his wife, Maureen Orth, his son Luke, and his surviving family members and friends. 

action_date: 2008-06-17
text: 

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

Recognizes and honors the contributions of Timothy John Russert, Jr., as an award-winning political analyst.

Expresses condolences upon his death to his wife, Maureen Orth, his son Luke, and his surviving family members and friends. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 416). (text: CR H5441-5442)
action_date: 2008-06-17
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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 416).(text: CR H5441-5442)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5458-5459)
action_date: 2008-06-17
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: 2008-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1275.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5441-5445)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Mr. Higgins moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5876) to require certain standards and enforcement provisions to prevent child abuse and neglect in residential programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1276
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2008-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Families
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5876 (Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 185 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H5734-5735)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 185 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H5734-5735)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 179 (Roll no. 435). (consideration: CR H5738-5739, H5742; text: CR H5738-5739)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5742-5743)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: POSTPONED PROCEEINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1276, the Chair put the question of ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1276 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Dalart demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1276 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1276.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5734-5739)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 236.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill except clauses 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. The rule waives all points of order against the amendment in the nature of a substitute except for clause 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-717, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-717, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1277
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2008-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5781) to provide that 8 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 424). (text: CR H5587)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 424).(text: CR H5587)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 423). (consideration: CR H5591-5592, H5593; text CR H5591-5592)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5593-5594)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1277, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1277 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1277.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5586-5592)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-718, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-718, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should lead an international diplomatic initiative to limit inefficient speculation on international energy exchanges through the adoption of international standards for energy futures trading margin requirements as an appropriate means of ensuring access to reliable and affordable supplies of crude oil.

Bill: 110-hres-1278
Sponsor: Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2008-06-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy
Energy
Energy supplies
Finance and Financial Sector
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Futures trading
Margins (Security trading)
Petroleum
Securities regulation
Standards
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should lead a diplomatic initiative to limit speculation on international energy exchanges through the adoption of international standards for energy futures trading margin requirements as a means of ensuring access to reliable and affordable crude oil supplies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1238-1239)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-1279
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: 
Congratulates the Special Olympics on its 40th anniversary.

action_date: 2008-07-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Special Olympics on its 40th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7340)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7340)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1279.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7340-7342)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing the life, achievements, and contributions of John Henderson McConnell.

Bill: 110-hres-1280
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2008-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charities
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Executives
Ohio
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: 
Recognizes the life, achievements, and contributions of the late John Henderson McConnell (an Ohio businessman, sports team owner, and philanthropist).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 110-hres-1281
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration or disposition of a measure (making supplemental appropriations for FY2008) on the same day it is presented to the House.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5592)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5592)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5592)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1281.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5592)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: The resolution waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of any resolution reported on the legislative day of June 19, 2008, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-719, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-719, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on America's Outer Continental Shelf.

Bill: 110-hres-1282
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2008-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Continental shelf
Energy development
Executive orders
Gas in submerged lands
Government Operations and Politics
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil well drilling
Petroleum in submerged lands

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Encourages the President to revoke the Executive memorandum banning energy production on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.
 
Urges the President to work with Congress to increase the production of American energy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5734)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1283
Sponsor: Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2008-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Fire departments
Fire fighters
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Iowa
Law enforcement officers
Local officials
Paramedical personnel
Police
Social Welfare
Tornadoes
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the tornado in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008, and gratitude to those persons who responded to treat the wounded.

action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 

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

 
Expresses sympathy for the victims of the tornado in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008, and gratitude to those persons who responded to treat the wounded.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5988-5989)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5988-5989)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1283.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5988-5991)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1284
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the House amendments to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 83 (Roll no. 429). (text: CR H5611)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 342 - 83 (Roll no. 429).(text: CR H5611)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5621)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1284.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5611-5621)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The rule makes in order a motion offered by the chairman of the Committee on Appropriations that the House (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment numbered 1 and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment numbered 2 with the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report. The motion shall be considered
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-720, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-720, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6304) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-1285
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6304) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5739)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5739)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5741)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1285.
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5739-5741)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-721, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-721, by Mr. Arcuri.
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in House