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Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.

Bill: 110-hres-76
Sponsor: Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2007-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural labor
Agriculture and Food
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Employee rights
Executive orders
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Holidays
Labor and Employment
Leave of absence
Local employees
Migrant labor
Secondary education
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar E. Chavez, founder of the National Farm Workers of America. Calls for: (1) establishment of a legal public holiday in his honor; and (2) public schools to provide classroom instruction on his life and work.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3188)
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Bill: 110-hres-77
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Dennis R. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-01-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
Congressional reorganization
Federal-Indian relations
House rules and procedure
Minorities
Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Indian Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.

Bill: 110-hres-79
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2007-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Associations, institutions, etc.
Business and social problems
Charities
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Food relief
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Hunger
Hunting
Meat inspection
Meat packing industry
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the cooperative efforts of hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, state meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to establish Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States; and (2) the contributions of Hunters for the Hungry programs to efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.

action_date: 2007-09-24
text: 

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

 
Recognizes: (1) the cooperative efforts of hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, state meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to establish Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States; and (2) the contributions of Hunters for the Hungry programs to efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10720)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10720)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 79.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10720-10721)
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Mr. Cardoza moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 119.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 110-343.
action_date: 2007-09-24
text: Reported by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 110-343.
action_date: 2007-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Commending Wilfred George Gooden for his distinguished career of service, humanitarian efforts, and philanthropy dedicated to assisting the people of Jamaica and the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-80
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2007-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caribbean area
Charitable contributions
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Jamaica
Latin America
Local officials
New York City
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: 
Commends Wilfred George Gooden for his distinguished career of service, humanitarian efforts, and philanthropy dedicated to assisting the people of Jamaica and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that the maximum Pell Grant should be increased to $5,800.

Bill: 110-hres-81
Sponsor: Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2007-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to education
Higher education
Scholarships

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the maximum Pell Grant, under student aid provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965, should be increased to $5,800. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl.

Bill: 110-hres-82
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2007-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Kentucky
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: 
Commends the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl.

action_date: 2007-01-29
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-29
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 - 1 (Roll no. 60). (text: CR H957)
action_date: 2007-01-29
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 - 1 (Roll no. 60).(text: CR H957)
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H960)
action_date: 2007-01-29
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: 2007-01-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 82.
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H957-958)
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Tony Gwynn for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, for an outstanding career as an athlete, and for his contributions to baseball and to his community.

Bill: 110-hres-83
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2007-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
Congressional tributes
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: 
Congratulates Tony Gwynn for his election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss's achievement of record-breaking speed and his contributions to the motorcycle and aircraft industries.

Bill: 110-hres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2007-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft
Aircraft industry
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Intellectual property
Inventors
Military aviation
Motorcycles
Navy
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the historical significance of the 100th anniversary of Glenn Hammond Curtiss' achievement of the record-breaking speed of 136.47 miles per hour while riding the first V-8 powered motorcycle; and (2) Curtiss' willingness to work for the common good and his contributions to motorcycle design and racing, naval aviation, and the American aircraft industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H915)
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Financial Services
House Judiciary
House Science and Technology
House Small Business
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Financial Services; (2) the Judiciary; (3) Science and Technology; and (4) Small Business.

action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Financial Services; (2) the Judiciary; (3) Science and Technology; and (4) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H875)
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H875)
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H875)
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 78) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Bill: 110-hres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 78) amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. 

action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 78 (permitting Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union).

action_date: 2007-01-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res.78 (permitting Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H891)
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 53).(text: CR H891)
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 189 (Roll No. 52).
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Mr. McGovern moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote.
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Mr. Dreier moved to reconsider the vote.
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 51). (consideration: CR H900)
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 86.
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H891-902)
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-3, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-3, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: During consideration of H.Res 78 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Bill: 110-hres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2007, National Support Our Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E174)
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of the House are not immune from having their offices searched.

Bill: 110-hres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional office buildings
Congressional privileges and immunities
Congressional-executive relations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Members of Congress
Misconduct in office
Searches and seizures
Warrants (Law)

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, if there is an ongoing criminal investigation into the activities of a Member of the House, the Member's congressional office may be subject to searches and seizures by appropriate executive branch officials in possession of a valid court order.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1171)
action_date: 2007-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H961)
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-American Friendship Day to celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands.

Bill: 110-hres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Europe
Netherlands
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-American Friendship Day to celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands. 

action_date: 2007-03-12
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-American Friendship Day to celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 138). (text: CR H2414)
action_date: 2007-03-12
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): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 138).(text: CR H2414)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2419-2420)
action_date: 2007-03-12
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: 2007-03-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 89.
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2414-2416)
action_date: 2007-03-12
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-03-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.

Bill: 110-hres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Congressional tributes
Football
Illinois
Indiana
Minorities
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Congratulates Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts for their accomplishments and for being the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.

action_date: 2007-01-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts for their accomplishments and for being the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-30
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. 61). (text: CR H1014)
action_date: 2007-01-30
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. 61).(text: CR H1014)
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 90.
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1014-1018)
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Demanding the return of the U.S.S. Pueblo to the United States Navy from North Korea.

Bill: 110-hres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Salazar, John T. [D-CO-3]
Introduced: 2007-01-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
History
Hostages
Maritime law
Military intelligence
Military personnel
North Korea
Transportation and Public Works
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: 
Demands the return of the U.S.S. Pueblo to the U.S. Navy from North Korea.
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of State.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and the Global Environment.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify and make corrections to the House ban on air travel.

Bill: 110-hres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2007-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Airline passenger traffic
Campaign funds
Charter airlines
Congressional elections
Congressional ethics
Congressional travel
Foreign agents
Government Operations and Politics
Government aircraft
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
International Affairs
Lobbying
Members of Congress
Private aviation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: 
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to revise the new prohibition against the use by a Member, Delegate or Resident Commissioner of personal funds, official funds, or campaign funds for a flight on a nongovernmental plane that is not licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate for compensation or hire.
 
Changes the prohibition to one against the use of such funds for a flight on a nongovernmental plane that is owned or operated by a registered lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal (or from a private entity retaining or employing such individuals), except for flights: (1) on regularly scheduled air carriers; (2) at the public rate on chartered aircraft where seats are generally available to the public; and (3) on aircraft used in support of official duties approved in advance by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H948)
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-24
text: Introduced in House