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Honoring Albert Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Winners of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize.

Bill: 110-hres-739
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air pollution control
Awards, medals, prizes
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
International cooperation in science
Science, Technology, Communications
United Nations
Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
Honors Albert Arnold Gore, Jr., and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2007, recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize, for their long-standing leadership in confronting global climate change.

Affirms that human-induced climate change is an urgent problem that must be confronted by the world's people.

Accepts as a challenge to the House of Representatives, and calls upon U.S. citizens, to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 734) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-741
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 734) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 734 (expressing the sense of the House regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq).

action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 734 (expressing the sense of the House regarding the withholding of information relating to corruption in Iraq).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 965). (text: CR H11555)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 195 (Roll no. 965).(text: CR H11555)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 964). (consideration: CR H11562-11563, H11573-11574)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11573-11574)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 741, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Welch demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 741.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11555-11563)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-382, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-382, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.

Bill: 110-hres-742
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to maintain the free flow of information to the public by providing conditions for the federally compelled disclosure of information by certain persons connected with the news media.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2102 (Free Flow of Information Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2102 (Free Flow of Information Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 967). (text: CR H11563)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 967).(text: CR H11563)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 196 (Roll no. 966). (consideration: CR H11567, H11574-11575)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11574-11575)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 742, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 742.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11563-11567)
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 135.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-383, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-383, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Varian Fry on the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 110-hres-743
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Government Operations and Politics
History
Immigration
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Refugees
Reporters and reporting
Rescue work

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
 Honors Varian Fry on the 100th anniversary of his birth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in honor of Native American veterans.

Bill: 110-hres-744
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Heather [R-NM-1]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Minorities
Native Americans
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
 Recognizes all Native American veterans who have served the Nation with honor, pride, devotion, wisdom, and strength for serving their country and protecting their homeland.
 
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day honoring Native American veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2007-11-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes all Native American veterans who have served the Nation with honor, pride, devotion, wisdom, and strength for serving their country and protecting their homeland.
 
Calls upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day honoring Native American veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 1036). (text: CR H12476)
action_date: 2007-11-05
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): 351 - 0 (Roll no. 1036).(text: CR H12476)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H12482)
action_date: 2007-11-05
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: 2007-11-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 744.
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12476-12477)
action_date: 2007-11-05
text: Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 110-hres-745
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2007-10-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Asians
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: 
Recognizes the international religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-746
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3773) to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3773 (Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007, or RESTORE Act of 2007). 

action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3773 (Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007, or RESTORE Act of 2007). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 975). (text: CR H11645)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 196 (Roll no. 975).(text: CR H11645)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 199 (Roll no. 974). (consideration: CR H11653-11654)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 746.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11645-11655)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the resolution considers as adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of this report, modified by the amendment printed in part B of this report, and considers the bill, as amended, as read.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-385, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-385, by Mr. Hastings (FL).
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 110-hres-747
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Asians
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Recognizes Diwali as an important festival.

Acknowledges the international religious and historical importance of the festival of Diwali.

Recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world.
 
Acknowledges and supports the new relationship of collaboration and dialogue in international efforts between the United States and India.
 
Acknowledges the onset of Diwali and expresses the deepest respect of the House of Representatives to Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 358 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 1012). (text: CR H12121)
action_date: 2007-10-29
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): 358 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 1012).(text: CR H12121)
action_date: 2007-10-29
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: 2007-10-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 747.
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12121-12122, H12133-12134)
action_date: 2007-10-29
text: Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3584) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-748
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3584) to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend funding for 18 months for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-15
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Aderholt. Petition No: 110-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis4.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness, educate, increase animal adoption, and increase financial support for animal rescues throughout the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-749
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Family planning and birth control
Health
Pets
Protection of animals
Special days
Veterinary medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs, address overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering of adopted pets, and bring Americans together to support this common goal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the noble service of the 147th Fighter Wing on their 90th anniversary.

Bill: 110-hres-750
Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Iraq compilation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Commends the 147th Fighter Wing on their 90th anniversary for serving nobly at home and abroad in every major conflict our nation has been engaged in since World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.

Bill: 110-hres-751
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2007-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chemistry
Chemists
Minorities
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks
Women
Women professionals

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: 
Recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living.
 
Recognizes the need to increase the number of Americans from under-represented groups participating in science and technology fields like chemistry.
 
Supports the goals of National Chemistry Week, as founded by the American Chemical Society.

action_date: 2007-10-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries that have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living. 
 
Recognizes the need to increase the number of Americans from under-represented groups participating in science and technology fields like chemistry.
 
Supports the goals of National Chemistry Week, as founded by the American Chemical Society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11816)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11816)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 751.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11816-11817)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Mr. Gordon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science and Technology.
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and expressing condolences of the House of Representatives on the passing of the Honorable Joe D. Waggonner, Jr., former United States Congressman.

Bill: 110-hres-752
Sponsor: Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2007-10-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
House of Representatives
Louisiana

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 
Declares that the House: (1) honors the life and accomplishments of the Honorable Joe D. Waggonner, Jr., a former United States Congressman; and (2) expresses its condolences to his family and the people of Louisiana at his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and thanking the soldiers that served the top secret units for the United States Military Intelligence Service under the project name "Post Office Box 1142".

Bill: 110-hres-753
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2007-10-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
History
Intelligence officers
Military intelligence
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 
Honors and extends appreciation to the soldiers that served in the top secret units for the U.S. Military Intelligence Service under the project name Post Office Box 1142 for their service to our nation during World War II. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-10-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11759)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.

Bill: 110-hres-754
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2007-10-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Families
Parents
Soccer
Sports personnel
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: 
Congratulates the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China. 

Commends the United States Soccer Federation, the United States Soccer Foundation, and the supporters, coaches, referees, and parents of young soccer players across America for their role in the success of soccer in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2166)
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Introduced in House