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To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes Campaign across Pennsylvania and the significance this event played in the making of America, in the settlement of the Continent, and in spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

Bill: 110-hres-1000
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2008-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commerce
Congressional tributes
History
Industrialization
Pennsylvania
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sports and Recreation
Trails
Urban affairs
Urban areas
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 250th anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh; and (2) that Pittsburgh 250 is organizing the commemoration. 

Encourages learning about how the Forbes Campaign, the opening of the Gateway to the West, the industrialization of America, and the environmental transformation of Pittsburgh helped to make America. 

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

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

Recognizes: (1) the 250th anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh; and (2) that Pittsburgh 250 is organizing the commemoration. 

Encourages learning about how the Forbes Campaign, the opening of the Gateway to the West, the industrialization of America, and the environmental transformation of Pittsburgh helped to make America. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8715-8716)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8715-8716)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8715-8716)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Ms. Sutton asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2008-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".

Bill: 110-hres-1002
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2008-02-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Public broadcasting
Radio broadcasting
Radio programs
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: 
Supports the designation of April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month and encourages the celebration of America's public radio stations for their contributions to our nation's communities and enduring civic spirit.

action_date: 2008-06-18
text: 
Supports the designation of April 2008 as Public Radio Recognition Month and encourages the celebration of America's public radio stations for their contributions to our nation's communities and enduring civic spirit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Res. 1002.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 422). (text: CR 6/17/2008 H5431-5432)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 422).(text: CR 6/17/2008 H5431-5432)
action_date: 2008-06-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5542-5543)
action_date: 2008-06-17
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: 2008-06-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1002.
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5431-5432)
action_date: 2008-06-17
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E238-239)
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Bill: 110-hres-1003
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2008-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional employees
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional officers
Congressional publicity
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional-executive relations
Criminal investigation
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House Standards of Official Conduct
House rules and procedure
Inspectors general
Lobbying
Members of Congress
Political parties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to revise the composition of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Requires Committee members to be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House and the minority leader: three from the majority party, three from the minority party, and four former Members who have not been registered lobbyists for the last two years. (Currently the Speaker picks five and the minority leader picks five.)
 
Limits chairmanship of the Committee to a current Member only.
 
Rotates chairmanship of the Committee between the two parties from Congress to Congress after the 111th Congress, regardless of which party is in the majority. Requires the chairmanship for the 111th Congress to be held by a member of the majority party.
 
Amends Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) to require the Inspector General, upon receipt, to transmit to the Committee (without any change) any written information submitted by an outside individual or organization of an alleged violation of the Code of Official Conduct by Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner, or House officers or employees.
 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) to require the Committee to publish a monthly report on its investigative activities, without disclosing the name of any individual who is the subject of any allegation or its particulars.
 
Requires the Committee to: (1) disclose publicly its inability to reach a resolution of an alleged violation; and (2) forward the complaint and all accompanying documentation to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its consideration if such impasse persists.
 
Requires the Committee to disclose publicly whether a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, or House officer or employee is under investigation.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing sincere congratulations to the United States Navy and the Department of Defense for successfully intercepting the disabled National Reconnaissance Office satellite, NROL-21, on February 20, 2008.

Bill: 110-hres-1004
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2008-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Antimissile missiles
Armed Forces and National Security
Cabinet officers
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Environmental Protection
Government Operations and Politics
Military personnel
Navy
Reconnaissance satellites
Space activities
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: 
Congratulates the Department of Defense (DOD), Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, the Department of the Navy, and the crews of the USS Lake Erie, the USS Decatur, and the USS Russell for successfully intercepting the disabled National Reconnaissance Office satellite, NROL-21, on February 20, 2008. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-hres-1005
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2008-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Mental illness
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-04-01
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 151). (text: CR H1847)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 151).(text: CR H1847)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1865-1866)
action_date: 2008-04-01
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: 2008-04-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1005.
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1847-1848)
action_date: 2008-04-01
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-03-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of miners and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and National activities celebrating and honoring the contributions of miners.

Bill: 110-hres-1006
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2008-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Labor and Employment
Miners
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to celebrate and honor the contributions of miners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E271)
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

Bill: 110-hres-1007
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2008-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colleges
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Educational counseling
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Health
Higher education
Illinois
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Murder
School security
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: 
Expresses the sincere condolences of the House of Representatives to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed in the tragic shooting on February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois: Gayle Dubowski, Catalina Garcia, Julianna Gehant, Ryanne Mace, and Daniel Parmenter.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the tragic shooting on February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
 
Extends support and prayers to those who were wounded and wishes them a speedy recovery.
 
Commends the emergency responders, law enforcement officers, health care providers, and counselors who performed their duties with professionalism and dedication in response to the tragedy.
 
Reaffirms the House of Representative's commitment to helping ensure that our schools are safe and secure environments for learning.
 
Expresses solidarity with Northern Illinois University. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1255)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1255)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1007.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1255-1257)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.

Bill: 110-hres-1008
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2008-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Due process of law
Human rights
Iran
Islamic fundamentalism
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Political prisoners
Religion
Religious liberty
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of Baha'is. 
 
Calls on the government of Iran to release Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.
 
Calls on the government of Iran and the Iranian Parliament to reject a draft Islamic penal code which violates Iran's commitments under the International Covenants on Human Rights.

action_date: 2008-08-01
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for its: (1) state-sponsored persecution of Baha'is and continues to hold the government of Iran responsible for upholding all the rights of its nationals, including members of the Baha'i community; and (2) continued imprisonment of individuals without due process and fair trial.
 
Calls on: (1) the government of Iran to immediately release 10 Baha'is: Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, Ms. Haleh Roohi, Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, and Mr. Vahid Tizfahm; and (2) the government of Iran and the Iranian Parliament to reject a draft Islamic penal code which violates Iran's commitments under the International Covenants on Human Rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564). (text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564).(text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)
action_date: 2008-08-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
action_date: 2008-07-30
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: 2008-07-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1008.
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7350-7352)
action_date: 2008-07-30
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing school resource officers and their crucial role in keeping America's students, teachers, and administrators safe.

Bill: 110-hres-1009
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2008-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Private police
School security

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: 
Honors school resource officers for their crucial role in keeping our students, teachers, and administrators safe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-1010
Sponsor: Rep. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]
Introduced: 2008-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Home ownership
Housing and Community Development
Industrialized building
Mobile homes
Special months
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: 
Recognizes the importance of manufactured housing to homeownership in the United States.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month (June) and Manufactured Housing Week (June 15-21).

action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 

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

Recognizes the importance of manufactured housing to homeownership in the United States.

Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month (June) and Manufactured Housing Week (June 15-21).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5160)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5160)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1010.
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5160-5162)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Mr. Donnelly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the historical significance of and reaffirming continued Congressional support for commercial navigation on the Missouri River.

Bill: 110-hres-1012
Sponsor: Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9]
Introduced: 2008-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: History
Inland water transportation
Navigation
Rivers
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: 
Acknowledges that commercial navigation on the Missouri River helped provide for the exploration, expansion, and economic prosperity of the United States. Expresses continuing support for commercial navigation on that river. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2008-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-03-03
text: Introduced in House