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Requesting the Secretary of Defense to remove members of the United States Armed Forces from street patrol duty in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congress and military policy
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military training

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Requests the Secretary of Defense to: (1) remove members of the U.S. Armed Forces from street patrol duty in Iraq no later than six months after the adoption of this resolution, with the exception of members training Iraqi troops for such duty; and (2) ensure that U.S. personnel taken off such duty are used to fortify sensitive areas in Iraq, protect Iraqi government officials, entities, and functions, and respond to destabilizing emergencies throughout Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1404)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Miss Lauren Nelson for being crowned Miss America and thanking the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities.

Bill: 110-hres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Education
Exhibitions
Higher education
Oklahoma
Scholarships
Women
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Congratulates Miss Lauren Nelson for being crowned Miss America.
 
Thanks the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Competition for their contributions to young women's lives and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Kevin Dwayne Ener, a dedicated radio broadcaster who worked diligently to provide valuable broadcast services to the Acres Homes Communities in Houston, Texas.

Bill: 110-hres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Radio broadcasting
Science, Technology, Communications
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Commends Kevin Dwayne Ener for his dedication and service as a radio broadcaster in the Acres Homes Community of Houston, Texas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace.

Bill: 110-hres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Diplomats
Gaza Strip
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
Peace negotiations
Presidential appointments
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
action_date: 2007-02-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 2/12/2007  E312)
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Arva "Marie" Johnson, a pioneer in the United States Capitol Police Department when she became the first African-American female to wear the uniform of the United States Capitol Police Department.

Bill: 110-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional agencies
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Police
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Commends Arva &quot;Marie&quot; Johnson, the first African-American female to wear the uniform of the U.S. Capitol Police Department, for her distinguished career of service to the Department and the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores.

Bill: 110-hres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Catholic Church
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Clergy
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Health
Higher education
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Minority education
Minority health
Religion
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Recognizes Archbishop Patrick Flores for: (1) his leadership in improving the opportunities of Hispanics in the United States; (2) his 34 years serving the diverse and growing needs of the Archdiocese of San Antonio as bishop; and (3) a life of public service in the areas of civil rights, health, and education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should take action to meet its obligations, and to ensure that all other member states of the United Nations meet their obligations, to women as agreed to in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to women, peace, and security, and the United States should fully assume the implementation of international law relating to human rights that protects the rights of women and girls during and after conflicts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Diplomats
Economic assistance
Employee training
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Human rights
Immigration
International law
Labor and Employment
Peace
Peace negotiations
Peacekeeping forces
Prosecution
Rape
Refugees
Sex crimes
Technical assistance
United Nations
United Nations finances
United Nations officials
War
Women
Women in government
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) member states of the United Nations should meet their obligations to women as agreed to in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325, including increased representation of women at all decision-making levels in conflict resolution and peace processes; and (2) the United States should fully implement international law relating to human rights that protects the rights of women and girls during and after conflicts.
 
Urges U.S. representatives at the United Nations to call upon all parties to armed conflict to protect women and girls from gender-based violence. 
Requests the Secretary of State to study and report to Congress on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls, the role of women in peace-building, the gender dimensions of peace processes and conflict resolution, and progress on gender mainstreaming throughout peacekeeping missions. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States is committed to victory in the global War on Terror and committed to victory on that battlefield in the War on Terror that is Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Economic security
Economics and Public Finance
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval supplies
Military occupation
Military operations
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives (House) that: (1) the consequences of failure in Iraq pose a serious threat to the security of the American people and U.S. economic interests; (2) the United States must remain committed to helping the government of Iraq establish a nation that can govern, sustain, and defend itself; and (3) the House supports members of the Armed Forces and their mission in Iraq and in the global War on Terror, and is committed to providing such members with the moral and tangible support necessary to complete their mission and secure victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.

Bill: 110-hres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Crete
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
History
Military history
Underground movements
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
 Observes the memory of the fallen heroes of the Battle of Crete.
 
 Honors the men and women of Crete who during World War II fought an oppressive invader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, and the pursuit of happiness.
 
 Commends the PanCretan Association of America for preserving and promoting the history of Crete and its people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1077)
action_date: 2007-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Constitutions
Energy
Equality before the law
Ethnic groups
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Insurgency
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Kurds
Law
Legislation
Middle East and North Africa
Military command and control
Military occupation
Military operations
Military strategy
Minorities
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Rule of law
Sovereignty
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Congress should ensure that General David Petraeus, the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq, and all U.S. personnel under his command have the necessary resources to carry out their mission in Iraq; and (2) the government of Iraq must make visible progress toward meeting the political, economic, and military benchmarks enumerated in this Resolution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Bill: 110-hres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2007-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
History
Slavery
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: 
Honors York, the first African American to explore the lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase, for his contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
 
Urges students of American history to study his role in the expedition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq to facilitate greater congressional oversight, work with the international community to create an international peacekeeping force and reconstruction program for Iraq, and seek to convene a peace conference in a neutral location to encourage Iraq's ethnic and religious factions to achieve the important goals of national reconciliation, security, and governance for Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-152
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Conferences
Congress
Congress and military policy
Congressional oversight
Congressional reporting requirements
Defense budgets
Economic assistance
Economics and Public Finance
Ethnic relations
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Insurgency
International Affairs
Iran
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Jordan
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military posture
Military withdrawal
Minorities
Peace negotiations
Religion
Religious liberty
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Turkey
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq so that informed decisions can be made regarding both funding for the reconstruction of Iraq and eventual redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq; (2) work with the international community, including all of Iraq's neighbors, to establish an international conference to create an international peacekeeping force and reconstruction program for Iraq; and (3) seek to convene a peace conference in a neutral location to encourage Iraq's ethnic and religious factions to achieve the important goals of national reconciliation, security, and governance for Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-20
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Electing minority members to a committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Standards of Official Conduct
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Elects certain named Minority Members to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 

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

 
Elects certain named Minority Members to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1449)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1449)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1449)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.

Bill: 110-hres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commerce
Corporations
Music
Sound recording and reproducing

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records; (2) the important role played by Stax Records in launching the careers of many legendary soul music artists; and (3) the continuing contributions and influence of soul music to America's cultural life. 

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records and its role in launching the careers of many legendary soul music artists; (2) the important role Memphis, Tennessee played in immortalizing soul music; and (3) the continuing contributions and influence of soul music to America's music history and cultural life. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6583)
action_date: 2007-06-18
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 H6583)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 154.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6583-6585)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1449-1450)
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on January 19, 2007.

Bill: 110-hres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Assassination
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Europe
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Middle East and North Africa
Murder
Political violence
Prosecution
Reporters and reporting
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Condemns the assassination of Hrant Dink.
 
 Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) continue its investigation and prosecution of those individuals responsible for Hrant Dink's murder; and (2) protect freedom of speech in Turkey by repealing Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and by opposing intolerance, intimidation, and violence against individuals who are exercising their right of freedom of speech. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and thanking John Thomas Caulfield for a life-long professional commitment to public service and for his years of dedicated service on behalf of the United States Capitol Police, the Capitol Police Board, and the Congress.

Bill: 110-hres-156
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2007-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Commemorations
Congressional agencies
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: 
Honors, and extends the sincere appreciation of the House of Representatives to, John Thomas Caulfield and his family for a life-long professional commitment to public service and for his years of dedicated service on behalf of the U.S. Capitol Police, the Capitol Police Board, and Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-02-12
text: Introduced in House