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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Iraqi National Assembly should cancel or postpone its planned two-month recess scheduled to begin in July 2007 and work toward meeting political, social, and military benchmarks.

Bill: 110-hres-469
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2007-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Legislative bodies
Middle East and North Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Iraqi National Assembly should cancel or postpone its planned two-month recess scheduled to begin in July 2007, and work toward meeting political, social, and military benchmarks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6242)
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.

Bill: 110-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2007-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Chemotherapy
Child health
Clinical trials
Curricula
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Families
Federal aid to research
Health counseling
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Pharmaceutical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: 
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness about the incidence, symptoms, and treatment options of cancer among children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.

action_date: 2007-09-25
text: 

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

 
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness about the incidence, symptoms, and treatment options of cancer among children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10796-10797)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10796-10797)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 470.
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10796-10798)
action_date: 2007-09-25
text: Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Hockey League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on their victory in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals.

Bill: 110-hres-471
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2007-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Hockey
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: 
Congratulates the National Hockey League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on their victory in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. 

action_date: 2007-07-30
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the National Hockey League Champions, the Anaheim Ducks, on their victory in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR 7/31/2007 H8841)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR 7/31/2007 H8841)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Mr. Davis (IL) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR 7/31/2007 H8841)
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-07-19
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and commending the Wichita State University women's bowling team for winning the 2007 United States Bowling Congress Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-472
Sponsor: Rep. Tiahrt, Todd [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2007-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Kansas
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: 
Commends the Wichita State University (WSU) women's bowling team for winning the 2007 United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship Tournament.

action_date: 2007-10-22
text: 

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

 
Commends the Wichita State University (WSU) women's bowling team for winning the 2007 United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Intercollegiate Bowling National Championship Tournament.


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 H11808)
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 H11808)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 472.
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11808-11809)
action_date: 2007-10-22
text: Mrs. McCarthy (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-473
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2007-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2638) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008).

action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2638 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6260)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6260)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 194 (Roll no. 451). (consideration: CR H6266)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 473.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6260-6267)
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 74.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-184, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-184, by Ms. Slaughter.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Arizona Wildcats for winning the 2007 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Softball Championship.

Bill: 110-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2007-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arizona
Baseball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: 
Congratulates the University of Arizona Wildcats on their victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2007 Division I Women's College World Series Softball Championship. 

action_date: 2007-06-18
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of Arizona Wildcats on their victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2007 Division I Women's College World Series Softball Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6585)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6585)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 475.
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6585-6586)
action_date: 2007-06-18
text: Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.

Bill: 110-hres-476
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2007-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Arab Americans
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Discrimination in criminal justice administration
Hate crimes
Minorities
Prosecution
Racial discrimination
Racial violence
Racism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: 
Calls for government leaders and law enforcement personnel to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, are fully protected.
 
Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American.
 
Encourages Iranian-Americans to share with their elected officials and their community incidences of discrimination in an effort to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse.
 
Calls upon law enforcement authorities to vigorously investigate and prosecute crimes that are based on actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-477
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2007-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Home ownership
Housing and Community Development
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month (June 2007).
 
Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.

action_date: 2007-06-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month (June 2007).

Recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7027)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7027)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 477.
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7027-7030)
action_date: 2007-06-25
text: Mr. Donnelly moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing a member to the Joint Committee on Printing.

Bill: 110-hres-478
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional joint committees
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Printing

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
Elects a named Majority Member to the Joint Committee on Printing.

action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 

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

 
Elects a named Majority Member to the Joint Committee on Printing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6245)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6245)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6245)
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for enforcement of clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 110-hres-479
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure
Income tax
Legislation
Tariff preferences
Tax preferences
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to a point of order against consideration of legislation reported by a committee (or a related amendment) which does not list congressional earmarks or limited tax or tariff benefits (and the name of the requesting Member), or a statement that the proposition contains none.
 
Declares that, as disposition of such a point of order, the Chair shall put the question of consideration with respect to the measure, and it shall be debatable for 10 minutes by the Member initiating the point of order and for 10 minutes by an opponent. Declares further, however, that the question shall otherwise be decided without intervening motion except one that the House adjourn.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-480
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2642) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2642 (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-15
text: Laid on the table.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 75.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2642 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-189, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-189, by Mr. Welch (VT).
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-481
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2641) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2641 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008).

action_date: 2007-06-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2641 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6666)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6666)
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 481.
action_date: 2007-06-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6666-6668)
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 76.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2641 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-190, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-190, by Ms. Matsui.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 63rd Anniversary of Big Bend National Park, established on June 12, 1944.

Bill: 110-hres-483
Sponsor: Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
Government Operations and Politics
National parks
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
 Recognizes the 63rd anniversary of the founding of Big Bend National Park.
 
Honors the National Park Service for their service to the Big Bend region and Big Bend National Park.

action_date: 2007-07-10
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 63rd anniversary of the founding of Big Bend National Park.
 
Honors the National Park Service for their service to the Big Bend region and Big Bend National Park.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7446)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7446)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 483.
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7446-7447)
action_date: 2007-07-10
text: Mr. Sarbanes moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House