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Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008.

Bill: 110-hconres-278
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2007-12-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
China
Democracy
Diplomats
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: 
 Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should reaffirm its commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and (2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit Taiwan to witness the March 2008 presidential elections.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the U.S. government should reaffirm its commitment to Taiwan's democracy and security; and (2) international delegations should be encouraged to visit Taiwan to witness the March 2008 presidential elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1232)
action_date: 2008-03-05
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): 409 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 92).(text: CR H1232)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1240)
action_date: 2008-03-05
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: 2008-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 278.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1232-1234)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for an adjournment of the House.

Bill: 110-hconres-279
Sponsor: Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]
Introduced: 2008-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: 
Declares that, when the House adjourns: (1) on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008; and (2) on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.

action_date: 2008-01-16
text: 

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

 
Declares that, when the House adjourns: (1) on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008; and (2) on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.

action_date: 2008-01-22
text: 

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

 
Declares that, when the House adjourns: (1) on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008; and (2) on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2008.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S59)
action_date: 2008-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S59)
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H260)
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H260)
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H260)
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-hconres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2008-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Access to health care
Anniversaries
Blacks
Commemorations
Congress
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drug abuse treatment
Economics and Public Finance
Ex-offenders
Federal aid to health facilities
Government Operations and Politics
Health education
Health planning
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Intravenous drug abuse
Legislation
Medical tests
Medicare
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Prisoners
Public service advertising
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) full and equitable funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; (3) development of a national AIDS plan to reduce new HIV infections; (4) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; (5) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (6) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (7) HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment as early as possible; (8) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from injection drug use; and (9) efforts to link those infected with HIV to accessible care and treatment options.

Applauds the codification of the Minority AIDS Initiative within the reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.

Bill: 110-hconres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2008-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civics education
Declaration of Independence
Government Operations and Politics
History
Law
Lincoln Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 
Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.

action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 

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

Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-13
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H844)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-02-12
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): 357 - 0 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H844)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H849-850)
action_date: 2008-02-12
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: 2008-02-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 281.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H844-847)
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Mr. Butterfield moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Bill: 110-hconres-282
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2008-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional sessions
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential messages

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 
 Declares that the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving (the State of the Union Address from) the President of the United States.

action_date: 2008-01-23
text: 

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

 
 Declares that the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving (the State of the Union Address from) the President of the United States.

action_date: 2008-01-24
text: 

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

 
 Declares that the two Houses of Congress shall assemble in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Monday, January 28, 2008, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving (the State of the Union Address from) the President of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-25
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2008-01-24
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S301)
action_date: 2008-01-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S301)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H409)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H409)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H409-410)
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the President to proclaim 2008 as "The National Year of the Bible".

Bill: 110-hconres-284
Sponsor: Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bible
Religion
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
 Encourages the President to designate an appropriate year as The National Year of the Bible. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the Nation's coal miners.

Bill: 110-hconres-285
Sponsor: Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Coal
Energy
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Miners
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
Calls upon the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend and the U.S. Postal Service to issue a postage stamp honoring the nation's coal miners. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.

Bill: 110-hconres-286
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2008-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Minorities
Racial discrimination
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: 
 Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

 
Calls for recognition of Earl Lloyd for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African-American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR H1244)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR H1244)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1273-1274)
action_date: 2008-03-05
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: 2008-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 286.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1244-1246)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for a more comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, Republic of Iraq, and international community.

Bill: 110-hconres-288
Sponsor: Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Commemorations
Conferences
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Cultural property
Diplomacy
Displaced persons
Energy
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Historic sites
History
Human rights
Immigration
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Insurgency
International military forces
Iran
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Islamic countries
Israel
Labor and Employment
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military personnel
Military withdrawal
Negotiations
Nongovernmental organizations
Peace negotiations
Peacekeeping forces
Petroleum industry
Police training
President and foreign policy
Refugees
Regionalism (International organization)
Syria
Terrorism
United Nations
Violence
War casualties
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: 
Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.
 
 Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.
 
 Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-06
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: 2008-02-06
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: 2008-02-06
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: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand.

Bill: 110-hconres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2008-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Democracy
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: 
Commemorates: (1) the 175th anniversary of United States and Thailand relations; and (2) the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

action_date: 2008-03-11
text: 
Commemorates: (1) the 175th anniversary of United States and Thailand relations; and (2) the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
 
Congratulates the Kingdom of Thailand and the Thai people for their democratic election.
 
Looks forward to continued ties of friendship between the Thai and American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-03-12
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1462)
action_date: 2008-03-11
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 H1462)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 290.
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1462-1463)
action_date: 2008-03-11
text: Mr. Crowley moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2008-02-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 400th anniversary of Quebec City in Quebec, Canada, since its founding in 1608 by French explorer Samuel de Champlain.

Bill: 110-hconres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Canada
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Metropolitan areas
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Recognizes Quebec City's 400th anniversary.
 
Honors the contributions to friendship made by the people of Quebec City to North America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.

Bill: 110-hconres-292
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2008-02-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Presidential families
Truman Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: 
Honors Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments.

action_date: 2008-03-05
text: 

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

Honors Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments. 

action_date: 2008-04-24
text: 

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

Honors Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 717.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-04-24
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-03-06
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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 H1241-1242)
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 H1241-1242)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 292.
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1241-1243)
action_date: 2008-03-05
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2008-02-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2008-02-12
text: Introduced in House