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Commending the Arizona State University softball team for their victory in the 2008 Women's College World Series.

Bill: 110-hres-1323
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Harry E. [D-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arizona
Baseball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: 
Commends the Arizona State University softball team for winning the 2008 Women's College World Series.


action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 

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

Commends the Arizona State University softball team for winning the 2008 Women's College World Series.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 490). (text: CR H6496)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 490).(text: CR H6496)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6532-6533)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1323.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6496-6498)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., distinguished former Senator from North Carolina.

Bill: 110-hres-1325
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2008-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
North Carolina
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the Honorable Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., a public servant and former Senator from North Carolina.
 
Expresses condolences to his wife, &quot;Dot,&quot; and their three children on his passing.
 

action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives honors the life, achievements, and distinguished career of the Honorable Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., a public servant and former Senator from North Carolina.
 
Expresses its condolences to his wife, &quot;Dot,&quot; and their three children on his passing.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6380)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6380)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6380)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to respect and honor Iraq's sovereignty.

Bill: 110-hres-1326
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2008-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 
Calls on the President to: (1) respect Iraq's sovereignty and redeploy our military if asked to do so by the government of Iraq; and (2) present plans to Congress for the redeployment of our troops and military contractors from Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs, on an outstanding and historic season.

Bill: 110-hres-1327
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2008-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
California
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 
Congratulates the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs

.

action_date: 2008-07-15
text: 
Congratulates the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6500)
action_date: 2008-07-15
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 H6500)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1327.
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6500-6502)
action_date: 2008-07-15
text: Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1328
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2008-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Health
Medical research
Medical tests
Pharmaceutical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Recognizes that a strong, sustained commitment of resources is needed to learn what causes pancreatic cancer, ways to detect and diagnose it earlier, and test compounds that will extend survival and improve quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Iraqi Government's stated goal of setting a timetable for withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-1329
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should not maintain a military presence in Iraq without the approval of Congress; and (2) it should be the policy of the United States to accept the principle of setting a deadline or timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Commending the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in District of Columbia v. Heller for upholding the right of the individual to keep and bear arms under the second amendment of the Constitution.

Bill: 110-hres-1330
Sponsor: Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Constitutional amendments
Crime and Law Enforcement
Firearms
Firearms control
Law
Supreme Court decisions

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
 Commends the recent decision of the Supreme Court in 
District of Columbia v. Heller
 for upholding the right of the individual to keep and bear arms under the second amendment of the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Second Amendment Enforcement Act

Bill: 110-hres-1331
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1399 (Second Amendment Enforcement Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-24
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Souder. Petition No: 110-14. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis14.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.

Bill: 110-hres-1332
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Foster home care
Foundations
Government Operations and Politics
Government internships
Labor and Employment
Orphans
Social Welfare
Youth employment

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Recognizes the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs that provide foster youth the foundation upon which to build their careers and to be successful members of the work force.

Encourages employers of all sectors and federal, state, and local governmental agencies to increase employment of the young men and women who have been discharged from foster care in the United States. 

action_date: 2008-07-31
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs that provide foster youth the foundation upon which to build their careers and to be successful members of the work force.
 
Encourages employers of all sectors and federal, state, and local governmental agencies to increase employment of the young men and women who have been discharged from foster care in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 7/29/2008 H7271)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 7/29/2008 H7271)
action_date: 2008-07-31
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 8/1/2008 H7709)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Kline (MN) 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: 2008-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1332.
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7271-7272)
action_date: 2008-07-29
text: Mr. Hare moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1333
Sponsor: Rep. Arcuri, Michael A. [D-NY-24]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months
Tay-Sachs disease

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month. 

Encourages and expresses support for education and research efforts with respect to Tay-Sachs disease.

action_date: 2008-09-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month. 

Encourages and expresses support for education and research efforts with respect to Tay-Sachs disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9922)
action_date: 2008-09-25
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 H9922)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1333.
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9922-9923)
action_date: 2008-09-25
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the Government of China to account for those detained during March 2008 protests and to recognize the fundamental human rights of all Tibetans, including monks, nuns, and innocent civilians, currently detained by the Government of China.

Bill: 110-hres-1334
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Due process of law
East Asia
Human rights
Law
Political prisoners
Prisoners' rights
Public demonstrations
Tibet

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Calls on Chinese officials to: (1) account for the status of detained individuals; (2) allow international observers to visit detention facilities and the Tibet Autonomous Region; and (3) adhere to international standards of due process and justice when bringing to trial those charged with formal offenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 120-year partnership between the Government and State veterans homes.

Bill: 110-hres-1335
Sponsor: Rep. Hodes, Paul W. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Soldiers' homes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Commends the extraordinary contributions of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Recognizes: (1) that the United States has an affirmative duty to care for the men and women who have so served; and (2) the efforts of the National Association of State Veterans Homes in providing veterans with high-quality care.
 
Commends efforts made by state veterans homes for the past 120 years in ensuring that veterans receive the highest quality of care worthy of their sacrifices.

action_date: 2008-09-17
text: 

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

 
Commends the extraordinary contributions of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Recognizes: (1) that the United States has an affirmative duty to care for the men and women who have so served; and (2) the efforts of the National Association of State Veterans Homes in providing veterans with high-quality care.
 
Commends efforts made by state veterans homes for the past 120 years in ensuring that veterans receive the highest quality of care worthy of their sacrifices.


Legislative actions:
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 602). (text: CR 9/15/2008 H8068-8069)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 602).(text: CR 9/15/2008 H8068-8069)
action_date: 2008-09-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8351-8352)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Stearns 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. Res. 1335.
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8068-8071)
action_date: 2008-09-15
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the United States Secretary of State to work with the Government of Pakistan to secure the return to the United States of all American children being educated in madrassas in Pakistan.

Bill: 110-hres-1336
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Immigration
International education
Islamic fundamentalism
Pakistan
Religion
Religious education
Repatriation
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should work with the government of Pakistan to identify and return to the United States all American children currently being educated in madrassas in Pakistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the decision by the Government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election on June 27, 2008;.

Bill: 110-hres-1337
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Election administration
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
International relief
Political persecution
Political violence
Reporters and reporting
Runoff elections
Sanctions (International law)
South Africa
United Nations
Zimbabwe

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
 Condemns the decision by the government of Zimbabwe to hold the run-off presidential election on June 27, 2008.
 
States that in the absence of a free vote in a run-off election the legitimacy of the Mugabe regime has been so seriously undermined that Robert Mugabe must step down.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the United States Government and the international community to support a transition to sustainable peace in Sri Lanka by encouraging an international human rights monitoring presence, protecting the work of civil society and media, facilitating access of humanitarian operations, and retaining democratic principles in which rule of law and justice pervades.

Bill: 110-hres-1338
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2008-07-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Child abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Ethnic relations
Families
Human rights
Insurgency
International law
International relief
Minorities
Peace
Peace negotiations
Political violence
Recruiting and enlistment
Religion
Religious liberty
South Asia
Sri Lanka

Summary:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of &quot;Black July&quot; and mourns its victims and the victims of the ongoing violence in Sri Lanka.
 
Condemns attacks on civilian populations by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and urges the cessation of violence and the recruitment of child soldiers.
 
Urges the government of Sri Lanka to pursue a political resolution, rather than a military solution, to the conflict. 
 
Calls upon the President to urge Sri Lanka to accept an international human rights monitoring presence. 
 
Supports U.S. efforts to work with the government of Sri Lanka, other relevant stakeholders to the conflict, and the international community to facilitate humanitarian operations, hold accountable violators of human rights and international humanitarian law, and promote conditions for a lasting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-07-10
text: Introduced in House