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Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding bone marrow diseases.

Bill: 110-hconres-81
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2007-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Blood diseases
Bone diseases
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health counseling
Health education
Health surveys
Medical research
Medical tests
Nonprofit organizations
Quality of care
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) individuals diagnosed with bone marrow diseases and their families should have access to a variety of treatment and counseling options; and (2) such families should be linked to support networks and counseling information services provided by nonprofit organizations like the Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation.
 
Calls for the federal government to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of early detection of and proper treatment for such diseases; (2) provide adequate funding for research on such diseases; (3) engage in such public health initiatives as surveillance, education, and awareness of such diseases; and (4) continue to consider ways to improve health care services for such diseases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (consideration: CR S3930-3931; text: CR S3930-3931)
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the USS New Jersey and all those who served aboard her.

Bill: 110-hconres-82
Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2007-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Government Operations and Politics
History
Military history
Military personnel
Navy
Postage stamps
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: 
Calls on the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend to the Postmaster General that a commemorative stamp be issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) honoring the USS New Jersey and all those who served aboard her.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that State and local governments should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration and that legislation should be enacted to ease the burden on State and local governments for taking such actions.

Bill: 110-hconres-83
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2007-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border patrols
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Government Operations and Politics
Illegal aliens
Legislation
Local laws
State laws

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) state and local government agencies should be supported for taking actions to discourage illegal immigration; (2) current laws governing immigration enforcement should be enforced to the highest extent of the law; and (3) enhanced border security and enforcement legislation should be passed quickly in order to ease the burden on state and local government agencies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bill: 110-hconres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2007-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Blacks
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Special days
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: 
Encourages all Americans to observe Negro Leaguers Recognition Day each year.
 
Recognizes the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to both baseball and our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2007-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Commerce
Cystic fibrosis
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Medical research
Medical tests
Public-private partnerships
Quality of care
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
Honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Encourages early diagnosis and access to high-quality care for people with cystic fibrosis. Expresses support for research to find a cure by fostering an enhanced research program through a strong federal commitment and expanded public-private partnerships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate month should be recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities.

Bill: 110-hconres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2007-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Access to health care
Health
Mental health services
Mental illness
Minorities
Minority health
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of access to mental health treatment and services and public awareness of mental illness, especially in minority communities. Calls for recognition of a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.

Bill: 110-hconres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2007-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: International Affairs
Special days
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. 

action_date: 2007-07-16
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 world day of remembrance for road crash victims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7796)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7796)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 87.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7796-7797)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Ernest Gallo.

Bill: 110-hconres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
California
Charities
Congressional tributes
Social Welfare
Wine

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Honors the life of Ernest Gallo, a pioneer in the field of winemaking, dedicated philanthropist, and community leader.

action_date: 2007-04-16
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of Ernest Gallo, a pioneer in the field of winemaking, dedicated philanthropist, and community leader.

action_date: 2007-04-18
text: 

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

 
Honors the life of Ernest Gallo, a pioneer in the field of winemaking, dedicated philanthropist, and community leader.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4722)
action_date: 2007-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4722)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3389)
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3389)
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 88.
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3389-3391)
action_date: 2007-04-16
text: Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-03-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Varian Fry, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 110-hconres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2007-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
History
Immigration
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Postage stamps
Refugees

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring Varian Fry; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the dedication and honorable service of members of the Armed Forces who are serving or have served as military nurses.

Bill: 110-hconres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2007-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Health
Military medicine
Military personnel
Nurses
Recruiting and enlistment

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 
Acknowledges and recognizes the dedication and significant contributions of all members of the Armed Forces, especially members who are serving or have served as military nurses.
 
Supports programs to strengthen and increase the nursing workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hconres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2007-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Brain
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Brain Injury Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending Dr. Robert Meaders and all of the volunteers and contributors of Operation Helmet for their efforts in sending out 35,000 helmet upgrade kits to members of the United States Armed Forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bill: 110-hconres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2007-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Gifts
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval supplies
Military occupation
Military operations
Safety measures
Social Welfare
South Asia
Terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: 
Recognizes and commends Dr. Robert Meaders and all of the volunteers and contributors of Operation Helmet for their efforts in sending out 35,000 helmet upgrade kits to members of the Armed Forces deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

Bill: 110-hconres-93
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2007-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft pilots
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congressional tributes
History
Military aircraft
Military history
Military personnel
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: 
Honors the heroic service and sacrifice of the glider pilots of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in commercial fishing fleets worldwide and that lead to the overfishing of global fish stocks.

Bill: 110-hconres-94
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Fishery management
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Overfishing
Subsidies

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: 
Declares that the United States should continue to promote the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that promote fishing practices that would not otherwise be economically viable.

action_date: 2007-06-05
text: 
Declares that the United States should continue to promote the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that lead to overcapitalization, overfishing, and illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Star Print ordered on the concurrent resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5934-5935)
action_date: 2007-06-05
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 H5934-5935)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 94.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5934-5936)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Mrs. Christensen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E600)
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award.

Bill: 110-hconres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2007-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Computers
Congressional tributes
Research and development
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Technological innovations
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: 
Honors the pioneering life work of Frances E. Allen in computer research and development. Salutes the Turing Award Committee for recognizing, through the selection of Frances Allen as the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award, that creative women have contributed mightily to the development of this important field. 

action_date: 2007-05-01
text: 
Honors the pioneering life work of Frances E. Allen in computer research and development. Salutes the Turing Award Committee for recognizing, through the selection of Frances Allen as the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award, that creative women have contributed mightily to the development of this important field. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-02
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4219)
action_date: 2007-05-01
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 H4219)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 95.
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4219-4220)
action_date: 2007-05-01
text: Ms. Woolsey moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
action_date: 2007-04-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be enacted a mandatory national program to slow, stop and reverse emissions of greenhouse gases.

Bill: 110-hconres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2007-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air pollution control
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congress
Economics and Public Finance
Emissions trading
International Affairs
International environmental cooperation
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that there should be enacted a national program of mandatory, market-based limits and incentives on emissions of greenhouse gases that slow, stop, and reverse the growth of such emissions at a rate and in a manner that will: (1) not significantly harm the U.S. economy; and (2) encourage comparable action by other nations that are major trading partners and key contributors to global emissions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E607)
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the United States should submit to the Government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement by not later than September 1, 2007.

Bill: 110-hconres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2007-03-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil actions and liability
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Jurisdiction
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements
Military occupation
Military operations
Negotiations
Police
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should submit to the government of Iraq a draft bilateral status-of-forces agreement by September 1, 2007; and (2) such agreement should address the sovereign rights of Iraq, the legal status of U.S. personnel in Iraq, and establish primacy and coordinative mechanisms respecting investigations and operations involving U.S. and Iraqi military and civilian police forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11158)
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-03-22
text: Introduced in House