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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3567) to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to expand opportunities for investments in small businesses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2007-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3567) to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to expand opportunities for investments in small businesses.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3567 (Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007).

action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3567 (Small Business Investment Expansion Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 181 (Roll no. 916). (text: CR H10944-10945)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 181 (Roll no. 916).(text: CR H10944-10945)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 915). (consideration: CR H10954)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10954-10955)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 682, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 682.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10944-10946)
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 and 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five- minute rule.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-350, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-350, by Mr. Cardoza.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics.

Bill: 110-hres-684
Sponsor: Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2007-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletics
Congressional tributes
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: 
Congratulates Shawn Johnson on becoming the 2007 World Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics. 

action_date: 2007-11-13
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Shawn Johnson on becoming the 2007 World Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13595)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13595)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 684.
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13595-13597)
action_date: 2007-11-13
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Governor of the State of Illinois to defend the right of employers to employee verification.

Bill: 110-hres-685
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Alien labor
Civil actions and liability
Constitutional law
Electronic data interchange
Electronic government information
Employee selection
Government Operations and Politics
Government publicity
Illegal aliens
Illinois
Immigration
Law
Parties to actions
Science, Technology, Communications
State laws

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Supports: (1) the basic right of every employer in the United States to verify a potential employee's legal status; and (2) the bipartisan Basic Pilot Program as an effective tool giving employers the ability to verify potential employees' legal status.
 
 Calls on: (1) the Illinois legislature to repeal Illinois Public Act 095-0138, which violates federal law by denying employers the right to verify potential employees' legal status; and (2) the Governor of Illinois to file an amicus brief in the case of 
United States v. Illinois
 supporting the plaintiff's conclusion that Illinois Public Act 095-0138 violates the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2011)
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning personal attacks on the honor, integrity and patriotism of those with distinguished military service to our Nation.

Bill: 110-hres-686
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Military personnel
Patriotism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Reaffirms strong support for all men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
Condemns all personal attacks on the honor, integrity, and patriotism of those with distinguished military service to the United States.
 
Encourages all individuals and organizations to refrain from such personal attacks and to conduct public discourse with civility and the highest respect for those who have served our country honorably.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States, his tireless work to reduce the threat of nuclear conflict, and his efforts to secure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.

Bill: 110-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN-2]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Catholic Church
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Clergy
College administration
College teachers
Colleges
Education
Higher education
Indiana
International Affairs
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear warfare
Peace
Peace negotiations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Recognizes Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh for his contributions to the civil rights movement, his tireless work to prevent nuclear conflict, and his efforts to secure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.

action_date: 2007-10-09
text: 
Celebrates the 90th birthday of Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh.
 
Honors Reverend Hesburgh for a lifetime of selfless dedication to the Catholic Church, our Nation, and the University of Notre Dame.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11331)
action_date: 2007-10-09
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 H11331)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 687.
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11331-11333)
action_date: 2007-10-09
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-10-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the creation of federal regions in Iraq.

Bill: 110-hres-688
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Conferences
Constitutions
Crime and Law Enforcement
Debt relief
Decentralization in government
Energy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Legislation
Middle East and North Africa
Military intervention
Petroleum
Petroleum industry
Political participation
Regionalism (International organization)
Sovereignty
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of House of Representatives that: (1) the United States should support a political settlement in Iraq based on the final provisions of the Constitution of Iraq that create a federal system of government and allow for the creation of federal regions, consistent with the wishes of the Iraqi people and their elected leaders; (2) the United States should urge the government of Iraq to quickly agree upon and implement a law providing for the equitable distribution of oil revenues, which is a critical component of a comprehensive political settlement based upon federalism; and (3) nothing in this resolution should be construed in any way to infringe on the sovereign rights of the nation of Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his former political appointees, current Administration officials, and their friends and associates with congressional investigations.

Bill: 110-hres-689
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional investigations
Congressional witnesses
Congressional-executive relations
Executive privilege
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Urges the President to: (1) call upon associates and appointees who have asserted executive privilege to come forward and testify before Congress; and (2) use all legal means at his disposal to compel people to cooperate with a congressional investigation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing grave concern of the House of Representatives for Iran and Syria's continued and systematic violations of UN Resolutions 1701 and 1559.

Bill: 110-hres-690
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms sales
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Iran
Israel
Kidnapping
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military personnel
Militia movements
Peacekeeping forces
Sanctions (International law)
Sovereignty
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Demands that all provisions of U.N. Resolutions be implemented including that: (1) Hezbollah release Israel Defense Force soldiers Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, as mandated by U.N. Resolution 1701; (2) Hezbollah and other armed Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias groups disband and disarm as required by U.N. Resolutions 1559 and 1701; and (3) the arms embargo be strictly enforced. 
 
Expresses: (1) commitment to the unconditional release of the abducted Israeli soldiers; (2) support for the government of Lebanon's asserting of sovereignty throughout its territory, particularly in the South; (3) support for the U.N. mandated UNIFIL troops; (4) support for a democratic Lebanon, with disarmed Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias; and (5) concern that the international community's failure to live up to its commitments to stop Hezbollah's rearmament could again lead to war.
 
Condemns Iran and Syria for: (1) their ongoing violation of U.N. Resolutions 1701 and 1559, especially in re-arming Hezbollah; and (2) sponsoring, financing, and arming terrorist organizations internationally and within Lebanon.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Wings Over Houston Airshow for its great contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the United States Armed Forces, the City of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field.

Bill: 110-hres-691
Sponsor: Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Airports
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Exhibitions
Military aviation
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Commends the Wings Over Houston Airshow for its great contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the U.S. Armed Forces, the city of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field.

action_date: 2007-10-01
text: 

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

 
Commends the Wings Over Houston Airshow for its great contribution to the appreciation, understanding, and future of the U.S. Armed Forces, the city of Houston, Texas, and Ellington Field.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11032)
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11032)
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 691.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11032-11034)
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Ms. Castor moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 26th anniversary of Northern Ireland's first integrated school and further encouraging continued innovation to achieve a shared future in education in Northern Ireland that would deliver much higher standards of skills.

Bill: 110-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Desegregation in education
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Ethnic relations
Europe
Minorities
Northern Ireland
Religion
Religious liberty

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Honors the 26th anniversary of Northern Ireland's first integrated school.
 
Recognizes that a shared future in education in Northern Ireland will produce a higher quality education which plays a powerful and positive role in creating a more confident society with greater sharing between its communities.
 
Reiterates support for the successful May 8, 2007, devolution which will present an opportunity for Northern Ireland to work toward a shared future in education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent actions of the Ku Klux Klan.

Bill: 110-hres-693
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2007-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Hate crimes
Hate groups
Immigrants
Immigration
Minorities
Racism
Violence

Summary:
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives strongly condemns the Ku Klux Klan for its long history of hate and for its most recent expression through the targeting of immigrant groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2905) to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from repromulgating the fairness doctrine.

Bill: 110-hres-694
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2007-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2905 (Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-17
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Pence. Petition No: 110-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis3.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Fire Fighter Appreciation Day to honor and celebrate the fire fighters of the United States.

Bill: 110-hres-695
Sponsor: Rep. Campbell, John [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2007-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Fire Fighter Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2007-12-11
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Fire Fighter Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H15247)
action_date: 2007-12-11
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 H15247)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 695.
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H15247-15248)
action_date: 2007-12-11
text: Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-11-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing gratitude for the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States during the period from 1942 to 1964.

Bill: 110-hres-696
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2007-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alien labor
Canada
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
History
Immigration
Jamaica
Labor and Employment
Latin America
Mexicans
Mexico
Puerto Ricans
Puerto Rico
Temporary employment
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Expresses gratitude to the foreign guest laborers, known as Braceros, who worked in the United States from 1942 to 1964. 
Recognizes the Braceros for their contributions to the war effort during World War II and their hard work which helped keep the United States strong and prosperous during this challenging period.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-10-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-10-01
text: Introduced in House