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Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".

Bill: 110-hconres-405
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Employee health benefits
Health
Labor and Employment
Medical economics
Occupational health and safety
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Supports the goals and ideas of a National Workplace Wellness Week.
 
Calls on private and public employers to voluntarily implement worksite health promotion programs to help maximize employees health, well-being, and lower health care costs.

action_date: 2008-09-26
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideas of a National Workplace Wellness Week.
 
Calls on private and public employers to voluntarily implement worksite health promotion programs to help maximize employees health, well-being, and lower health care costs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-27
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10117)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10117)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10117)
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-26
text: Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that any effort to reengineer the health care system in the United States should incorporate sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors associated with chronic disease.

Bill: 110-hconres-406
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Agriculture and Food
Chronically ill
Diet
Exercise
Finance and Financial Sector
Health insurance
Health promotion
Lifestyle
Preventive medicine
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Calls for Congress to ensure that any reengineering of the U.S. health care system: (1) incorporates sustainable wellness programs that address the underlying causal factors of chronic disease; (2) ensures public access to strategies for improving individual health through lifestyle change; (3) provides patient-centered care that addresses personal health needs and that encourages patients to improve wellness through lifestyle changes and scientifically-based therapies that facilitate the body's inherent ability to maintain and restore optimal health; and (4) utilizes defined standards to determine when wellness and health promotion activities will be useful based on the patient's diet, exercise habits, and individual and family health histories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.

Bill: 110-hconres-407
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Architecture
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Europe
Italy

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.

Recognizes his tremendous influence on American architecture.

Expresses the gratitude of the Congress for the enhancement of Andrea Palladio's life and career has bestowed upon America's built environment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as "Rail Town USA".

Bill: 110-hconres-408
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-31 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Housing and Community Development
Names
Nebraska
Railroads
Small towns
Transportation and Public Works
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 
Recognizes North Platte, Nebraska, as &quot;Rail Town USA.&quot;

action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 

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

 
Recognizes North Platte, Nebraska, as &quot;Rail Town USA.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8338)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8338)
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8454)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Graves 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: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 408.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8338-8341)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Ms. Brown, Corrine moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the awarding of a Membership Action Plan to the Republic of Georgia and Ukraine at the meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Foreign Ministers in December 2008.

Bill: 110-hconres-409
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-19]
Introduced: 2008-09-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Central Asia
Democracy
Europe
Georgia
Government Operations and Politics
NATO countries
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: 
Reaffirms support for continued enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to include democratic governments that are able and willing to meet membership responsibilities.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the expansion of NATO contributes to its effectiveness; and (2) the United States should take the lead in supporting the awarding of a Membership Action Plan to the Republic of Georgia and to Ukraine at the December 2008 meeting of the NATO Foreign Ministers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the FBI on their 100th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hconres-410
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal employees
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
 Congratulates the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 

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

 Congratulates the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary;

Honors the heroic sacrifice of the FBI employees who have given their lives, or have been wounded or injured, in the service of the United States. 

Thanks all the men and women of the FBI for their efforts to protect and defend the American people from domestic and foreign threats and for their dedication to the pursuit of justice through the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 9/15/2008 H8086-8087)
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 9/15/2008 H8086-8087)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369)
action_date: 2008-09-15
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: 2008-09-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 410.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8086-8088)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and expressing support for designation of the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" Week.

Bill: 110-hconres-411
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Supports the designation of Celebrate Safe Communities Week. 

Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and communities to fight crime. 

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue efforts to reduce crime and build safer communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of Jack Hanna.

Bill: 110-hconres-412
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2008-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Wildlife conservation
Zoos

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: 
Honors and recognizes Jack Hanna for his lifetime of accomplishments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy.

Bill: 110-hconres-413
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Blacks
Health education
Health planning
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Commending veterans of the Korean Constabulary for their outstanding sacrifice and service and urging the Government of the Republic of Korea to recognize the service and sacrifice made by the Korean Constabulary.

Bill: 110-hconres-414
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2008-09-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Law enforcement officers
South Korea
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: 
Commends the Korean Constabulary for their bravery and honorable service and recognizes members of the Constabulary for their 1946-1948 service.
 
Urges the government of the Republic of Korea to reevaluate its military benefits program, including the benefits provided to Constabulary veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale.

Bill: 110-hconres-415
Sponsor: Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6]
Introduced: 2008-09-16 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Alcoholic beverages
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
Law
State laws

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: 
 Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation.

Recognizes the successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. 

Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol.

action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 

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

 Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation.

Recognizes the successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale. 

Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 H8377)
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 H8377)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 415.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8377-8379)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 40th Anniversary of the Project SEED Program.

Bill: 110-hconres-418
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Chemistry
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Education
Education of the disadvantaged
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Mentoring
Professional associations
Public-private partnerships
Scholarships
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Secondary education
Social Welfare
Technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Honors the 40th anniversary of the American Chemical Society's Project SEED (Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged) program that links economically disadvantaged children with scientific mentors, giving them tools and encouragement to pursue their goals and make noteworthy contributions to society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.

Bill: 110-hconres-419
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 
Encourages: (1) the President to issue a proclamation in support of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; (2) states and localities to designate such Week; (3) media organizations to participate in such Week and help educate the public about multiple sclerosis.

Reaffirms the nation's commitment to combating multiple sclerosis.

Recognizes people living with multiple sclerosis and their friends and families and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who assist those afflicted and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to re-weave America's social safety net to respond to the needs of the 21st century economy and labor market.

Bill: 110-hconres-420
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Economic performance and conditions
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Inflation and prices
Social security and elderly assistance
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) stagnant wages, declining access to employer-sponsored health care and pensions, and the rising cost of living all contribute to greater financial insecurity for the average American worker; (2) the Social Security Act provides the essential basic social safety net for American workers and their families, and it should be improved and expanded upon to meet the needs of the 21st century American workforce; and (3) in addition to responding to the needs of American workers and their families when they experience unemployment and face hardship, the federal government should pursue enactment of policies that proactively enable workers to improve their skills throughout their careers to ensure these workers, and the businesses that rely upon them, are as globally competititve as possible. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the International Olympic Committee to designate a new venue for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games.

Bill: 110-hconres-421
Sponsor: Rep. Schwartz, Allyson Y. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2008-09-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Olympic games
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the failure of the Russian government to respect the sovereignty and territorial borders of its neighbors has rendered the country an unacceptable host for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games. Urges the International Olympic Committee to designate a new host city. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Experimental Forests and Ranges on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the first experimental forest at Fort Valley, Arizona.

Bill: 110-hconres-422
Sponsor: Rep. Childers, Travis [D-MS-1]
Introduced: 2008-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arizona
Ecological research
Environmental Protection
Forest conservation
Forest ecology
Forestry
Forests, forestry, trees
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: 
Recognizes, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the first experimental forest at Fort Valley, Arizona, the important contributions that the 77 current experimental forests and ranges have made in understanding and conserving the environment and the natural resources of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
action_date: 2008-11-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, and condemning the ongoing assaults and obstruction by the Khartoum regime.

Bill: 110-hconres-423
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2008-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Arms sales
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Insurgency
International military forces
International relief
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
Peacekeeping forces
Regionalism (International organization)
Sanctions (International law)
Sudan
United Nations
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 
Urges the President, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the African Union, regional governmental and nongovernmental actors, and other key members of the international community to pursue a comprehensive solution to crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
 
Calls upon the government of Sudan and armed parties in the region to declare a cessation of hostilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1871)
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Introduced in House