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1. H.CON.RES.25 : Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber.
Sponsor: Rep Peterson, Collin C. [MN-7] (introduced 1/10/2007) Cosponsors (72)
Committees: House Agriculture; House Energy and Commerce; House Natural Resources; Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
House Reports: 110-344 Part 1
Latest Major Action: 10/16/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

2. H.CON.RES.49 : Concurrent resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courage and sacrifice on behalf of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (91)
Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

3. H.CON.RES.50 : Calling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela.
Sponsor: Rep Fortuno, Luis G. [PR] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.

4. H.CON.RES.60 : Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] (introduced 2/7/2007) Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs; Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

5. H.CON.RES.62 : Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Tom [VA-11] (introduced 2/8/2007) Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

6. H.CON.RES.80 : Calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda by engaging in good-faith negotiations, and urging immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process from the United States and the international community.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [GA-4] (introduced 3/5/2007) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 6/19/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

7. H.CON.RES.100 : Condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
Sponsor: Rep Lantos, Tom [CA-12] (introduced 3/26/2007) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

8. H.CON.RES.151 : Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of numerous independent journalists in Russia since 2000, and urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 6/19/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

9. H.CON.RES.163 : Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy-Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Heather [NM-1] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (105)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

10. H.CON.RES.176 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor our Nation's disabled veterans.
Sponsor: Rep Buchanan, Vern [FL-13] (introduced 6/27/2007) Cosponsors (108)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/27/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

11. H.CON.RES.215 : Supporting the designation of a week as "National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week".
Sponsor: Rep Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [NY-29] (introduced 9/19/2007) Cosponsors (84)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 12/12/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

12. H.CON.RES.239 : Recognizing and acknowledging the important role of adoption, and commending all parties involved, including birthparents who carry out an adoption plan, adoptive families, and adopted children.
Sponsor: Rep Schmidt, Jean [OH-2] (introduced 10/18/2007) Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

13. H.CON.RES.244 : Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 10/31/2007) Cosponsors (226)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/31/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

14. H.CON.RES.253 : Recognizing the service, courage, and patriotism of Hispanic Americans who have served and continue to serve as members of the United States Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 11/9/2007) Cosponsors (38)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 12/5/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

15. H.CON.RES.255 : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated.
Sponsor: Rep Ferguson, Mike [NJ-7] (introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

16. H.CON.RES.263 : To establish the Joint Select Committee on Earmark Reform, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kingston, Jack [GA-1] (introduced 11/15/2007) Cosponsors (160)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 11/15/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

17. H.CON.RES.281 : Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs.
Sponsor: Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

18. H.CON.RES.303 : Recognizing the importance of autism awareness, supporting efforts to increase funding for research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
Sponsor: Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] (introduced 2/25/2008) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Education and Labor; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

19. H.CON.RES.334 : Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month.
Sponsor: Rep Shays, Christopher [CT-4] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

20. H.CON.RES.336 : Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans.
Sponsor: Rep Altmire, Jason [PA-4] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (102)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs; Senate Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

21. H.CON.RES.337 : Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions of conflict.
Sponsor: Rep Allen, Thomas H. [ME-1] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

22. H.CON.RES.362 : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the United States by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (280)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

23. H.CON.RES.367 : Expressing support for designation of the period beginning on June 9, 2008, and ending on June 13, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week".
Sponsor: Rep Kennedy, Patrick J. [RI-1] (introduced 6/3/2008) Cosponsors (72)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 6/3/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

24. H.CON.RES.393 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [MS-3] (introduced 7/22/2008) Cosponsors (109)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

25. H.CON.RES.408 : Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as "Rail Town USA".
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] (introduced 7/31/2008) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

26. H.CON.RES.417 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the 110th Congress should not adjourn until comprehensive energy legislation has been enacted.
Sponsor: Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] (introduced 9/16/2008) Cosponsors (104)
Committees: House Natural Resources; House Energy and Commerce; House Science and Technology; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 9/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Science and Technology, and Ways and Means, 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.

27. H.RES.24 : Establishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress.
Sponsor: Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (36)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 62).

28. H.RES.49 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day.
Sponsor: Rep Camp, Dave [MI-4] (introduced 1/10/2007) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/29/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

29. H.RES.99 : Commending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team for winning the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Adrian [NE-3] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

30. H.RES.151 : Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Bennie G. [MS-2] (introduced 2/8/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/8/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

31. H.RES.158 : Encouraging the people of the United States, particularly the youth of the United States, to observe the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the British slave trade and remember the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a member of the British House of Commons who devoted his life to the suppression and abolition of the institution of slavery, and to work for the protection of human rights throughout the world.
Sponsor: Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] (introduced 2/13/2007) Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/1/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

32. H.RES.243 : Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van Dai, Le Thi Cong Nhan, Le Quoc Quan, and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 3/14/2007) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/2/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0, 3 Present (Roll no. 286).

33. H.RES.249 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.
Sponsor: Rep Flake, Jeff [AZ-6] (introduced 3/15/2007) Cosponsors (21)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/15/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

34. H.RES.401 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Mike [CA-1] (introduced 5/14/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

35. H.RES.499 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should rigorously enforce the laws of the United States to substantially reduce illegal immigration and greatly improve border security.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Lamar [TX-21] (introduced 6/19/2007) Cosponsors (94)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Financial Services; House Homeland Security
Latest Major Action: 8/10/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

36. H.RES.500 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in opposition to efforts by major natural gas exporting countries to establish a cartel or other mechanism to manipulate the supply of natural gas to the world market for the purpose of setting an arbitrary and nonmarket price or as an instrument of political pressure.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

37. H.RES.504 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] (introduced 6/20/2007) Cosponsors (14)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 6/20/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

38. H.RES.544 : Expressing the sympathy and pledging the support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating thunderstorms that caused severe flooding in 20 counties in eastern Kansas beginning on June 26, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Tiahrt, Todd [KS-4] (introduced 7/12/2007) Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 853).

39. H.RES.575 : Commending the people and the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for their continued committment to holding elections and broadening political participation, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] (introduced 7/26/2007) Cosponsors (89)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/5/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

40. H.RES.584 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] (introduced 7/30/2007) Cosponsors (89)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1 (Roll no. 896).

41. H.RES.605 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Gold Star Mothers Day.
Sponsor: Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] (introduced 8/1/2007) Cosponsors (115)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/24/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

42. H.RES.622 : Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Blunt, Roy [MO-7] (introduced 8/4/2007) Cosponsors (98)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 8/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

43. H.RES.663 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
Sponsor: Rep Kline, John [MN-2] (introduced 9/19/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 898).

44. H.RES.679 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the continuing effects of the genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 9/25/2007) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

45. H.RES.711 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the United States-India nuclear cooperation agreement.
Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 10/4/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

46. H.RES.726 : Calling on the President of the United States and the international community to take immediate steps to respond to and prevent acts of rape and sexual violence against women and girls in Darfur, Sudan, eastern Chad and the Central African Republic.
Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 10/10/2007) Cosponsors (109)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/29/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

47. H.RES.728 : Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding that occurred across many parts of Ohio in August 2007 and commending the communities, volunteer organizations, churches and emergency response agencies for their continuing work to restore the affected areas across the state.
Sponsor: Rep Jordan, Jim [OH-4] (introduced 10/10/2007) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

48. H.RES.748 : 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.
Sponsor: Rep Aderholt, Robert B. [AL-4] (introduced 10/16/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 11/15/2007 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Aderholt. Petition No: 110-4.

49. H.RES.769 : Congratulating the government and people of Turkey as they celebrate Republic Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Foxx, Virginia [NC-5] (introduced 10/23/2007) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/23/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

50. H.RES.783 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.
Sponsor: Rep LaTourette, Steven C. [OH-14] (introduced 10/30/2007) Cosponsors (85)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/30/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

51. H.RES.784 : Recognizing and honoring, in community post offices, the service of men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces deployed overseas.
Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Kevin [CA-22] (introduced 10/30/2007) Cosponsors (69)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/30/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

52. H.RES.786 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures.
Sponsor: Rep Gingrey, Phil [GA-11] (introduced 10/31/2007) Cosponsors (133)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 10/31/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

53. H.RES.800 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens.
Sponsor: Rep Latham, Tom [IA-4] (introduced 11/6/2007) Cosponsors (73)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 11/7/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

54. H.RES.811 : Condemning the November 6, 2007, terrorist bombing in Afghanistan and expressing condolences to the people of Afghanistan and the members of the Wolesi Jirga.
Sponsor: Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] (introduced 11/8/2007) Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 1089).

55. H.RES.838 : Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States.
Sponsor: Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] (introduced 12/4/2007) Cosponsors (80)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/9/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

56. H.RES.843 : Mourning the passing of Congressman Henry J. Hyde and celebrating his leadership and service to the people of Illinois and the United States of America.
Sponsor: Rep Roskam, Peter J. [IL-6] (introduced 12/4/2007) Cosponsors (115)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

57. H.RES.847 : Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith.
Sponsor: Rep King, Steve [IA-5] (introduced 12/6/2007) Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 12/11/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 372 - 9, 10 Present (Roll no. 1143).

58. H.RES.856 : Expresses heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings in Omaha, Nebraska, on Wednesday, December 5, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 12/11/2007) Cosponsors (73)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 0 (Roll no. 1163).

59. H.RES.886 : Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado.
Sponsor: Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] (introduced 12/18/2007) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 380 - 0 (Roll no. 183).

60. H.RES.916 : Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3] (introduced 1/15/2008) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

61. H.RES.923 : Recognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Bachmann, Michele [MN-6] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (120)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/3/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 368).

62. H.RES.951 : Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (265)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/5/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 1, 4 Present (Roll no. 93).

63. H.RES.977 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that rebate checks would better stimulate the economy if spent on American-made products and services from American-owned companies.
Sponsor: Rep Braley, Bruce L. [IA-1] (introduced 2/12/2008) Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 6, 6 Present (Roll no. 404).

64. H.RES.1005 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Tom [VA-11] (introduced 2/27/2008) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 151).

65. H.RES.1016 : Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Sponsor: Rep Feeney, Tom [FL-24] (introduced 3/4/2008) Cosponsors (94)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/23/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

66. H.RES.1018 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Ethics Commission.
Sponsor: Rep Hill, Baron P. [IN-9] (introduced 3/4/2008) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

67. H.RES.1026 : Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
Sponsor: Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2] (introduced 3/6/2008) Cosponsors (81)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

68. H.RES.1042 : Supporting the We Don't Serve Teens campaign.
Sponsor: Rep Bono Mack, Mary [CA-45] (introduced 3/12/2008) Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

69. H.RES.1045 : Recognizing the paramount need to address the threat of international terrorism and protect the global security of the United States by reducing the number and accessibility of nuclear weapons and preventing their proliferation, and directing a portion of the resulting savings towards child survival, hunger, and universal education, and calling on the President to take action to achieve these goals.
Sponsor: Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

70. H.RES.1091 : Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father.
Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 4/8/2008) Cosponsors (112)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

71. H.RES.1106 : Expressing support for designation of April 2008 as "National Autism Awareness Month" and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research into the causes and treatment of autism and to improve training and support for individuals with autism and those who care for individuals with autism.
Sponsor: Rep Reichert, David G. [WA-8] (introduced 4/14/2008) Cosponsors (114)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

72. H.RES.1122 : Recognizing Armed Forces Day.
Sponsor: Rep Musgrave, Marilyn N. [CO-4] (introduced 4/17/2008) Cosponsors (112)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

73. H.RES.1130 : Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being.
Sponsor: Rep Graves, Sam [MO-6] (introduced 4/22/2008) Cosponsors (85)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

74. H.RES.1140 : Recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
Sponsor: Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/23/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

75. H.RES.1195 : Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of the People's Republic of China for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by the earthquake of May 12, 2008 in Sichuan Province.
Sponsor: Rep Wu, David [OR-1] (introduced 5/14/2008) Cosponsors (38)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

76. H.RES.1219 : Celebrating the symbol of the United States flag and supporting the goals and ideals of Flag Day.
Sponsor: Rep Latta, Robert E. [OH-5] (introduced 5/21/2008) Cosponsors (63)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

77. H.RES.1245 : Urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur with essential tactical and utility helicopters.
Sponsor: Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] (introduced 6/5/2008) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

78. H.RES.1270 : Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe, where the government has unleashed a campaign of violence and intimidation against members of the political opposition, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] (introduced 6/12/2008) Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

79. H.RES.1279 : Recognizing the Special Olympics' 40th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 6/17/2008) Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

80. H.RES.1283 : Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and their families following the tornado that hit Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 6/18/2008) Cosponsors (79)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/24/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

81. H.RES.1351 : Resolution expressing support for the United Nations/African Union Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and calling upon United Nations Member States and the international community to contribute the resources necessary to ensure the success of UNAMID, including troops and essential tactical and utility helicopters.
Sponsor: Rep Chabot, Steve [OH-1] (introduced 7/16/2008) Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

82. H.RES.1372 : Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and recognizing the partnership between the City of Omaha, its citizens, and the University to build a vibrant and dynamic community.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 7/23/2008) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 9/17/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

83. H.RES.1392 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Life Insurance Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep Kanjorski, Paul E. [PA-11] (introduced 7/30/2008) Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

84. H.RES.1427 : Congratulating General David Howell Petraeus on being appointed Commander of the United States Central Command, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] (introduced 9/11/2008) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/11/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

85. H.RES.1467 : Expressing the concern of the House of Representatives for the plight of Iraq's vulnerable ethno-religious minorities, and urging greater measures to protect the members of such minorities who have become refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons.
Sponsor: Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] (introduced 9/18/2008) Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/18/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

86. H.RES.1472 : Supporting international health and education grant programs related to autism spectrum disorders.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 9/22/2008) Cosponsors (20)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

87. H.RES.1475 : Recognizing the strategic success of the troop surge in Iraq and expressing gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who made that success possible.
Sponsor: Rep Marshall, Jim [GA-8] (introduced 9/22/2008) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

88. H.J.RES.1 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Goodlatte, Bob [VA-6] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (163)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

89. H.R.63 : To provide that the approved application under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for the drug commonly known as RU-486 is deemed to have been withdrawn, to provide for the review by the Comptroller General of the United States of the process by which the Food and Drug Administration approved such drug, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

90. H.R.73 : To protect the right to obtain firearms for security, and to use firearms in defense of self, family, or home, and to provide for the enforcement of such right.
Sponsor: Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

91. H.R.74 : To amend the National Trails System Act to authorize an additional category of national trail known as a national discovery trail, to provide special requirements for the establishment and administration of national discovery trails, and to designate the cross-country American Discovery Trail as the first national discovery trail.
Sponsor: Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (22)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

92. H.R.119 : To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the treatment of breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Jo Ann [VA-1] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Education and Labor; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

93. H.R.197 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 5-year extension of the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources.
Sponsor: Rep Pomeroy, Earl [ND] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (135)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

94. H.R.231 : To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Nebraska.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

95. H.R.232 : To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Terry, Lee [NE-2] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

96. H.R.278 : To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act.
Sponsor: Rep Cubin, Barbara [WY] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

97. H.R.303 : To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation and to eliminate the phase-in period under current law with respect to such concurrent receipt.
Sponsor: Rep Bilirakis, Gus M. [FL-9] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (198)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

98. H.R.322 : To derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not harm human embryos.
Sponsor: Rep Bartlett, Roscoe G. [MD-6] (introduced 1/9/2007) Cosponsors (131)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

99. H.R.324 : To increase the minimum wage, to provide access to health care coverage to employees of small businesses, and to preserve American jobs.
Sponsor: Rep McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [CA-25] (introduced 1/9/2007) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Education and Labor; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

100. H.R.406 : A bill to award a congressional gold medal in recognition of Alice Paul's role in the women's suffrage movement and in advancing equal rights for women.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 1/11/2007) Cosponsors (406)
Committees: House Financial Services; Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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