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1. H.CON.RES.9 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring former Representative Shirley Chisholm, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007)      Cosponsors (111)
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.

2. H.CON.RES.68 : Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded.
Sponsor: Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] (introduced 2/16/2007)      Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/10/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

3. H.CON.RES.70 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] (introduced 2/16/2007)      Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/27/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

4. H.CON.RES.87 : Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims.
Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 3/8/2007)      Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Latest Major Action: 7/17/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

5. H.CON.RES.105 : Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Suffragists Day to promote awareness of the importance of the women suffragists who worked for the right of women to vote in the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] (introduced 3/29/2007)      Cosponsors (114)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

6. H.CON.RES.122 : Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.
Sponsor: Rep Inslee, Jay [WA-1] (introduced 4/20/2007)      Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

7. H.CON.RES.129 : Recognizing Susan G. Komen for the Cure on its leadership in the breast cancer movement on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 4/25/2007)      Cosponsors (11)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

8. H.CON.RES.143 : Concurrent resolution honoring National Historic Landmarks.
Sponsor: Rep Sutton, Betty [OH-13] (introduced 5/7/2007)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

9. H.CON.RES.162 : Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] (introduced 5/24/2007)      Cosponsors (65)
Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

10. H.CON.RES.172 : Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Brown, Henry E., Jr. [SC-1] (introduced 6/21/2007)      Cosponsors (109)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/26/2007 Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

11. 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.

12. H.CON.RES.187 : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes.
Sponsor: Rep Emanuel, Rahm [IL-5] (introduced 7/18/2007)      Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Environment and Public Works
Latest Major Action: 7/26/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

13. H.CON.RES.193 : Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.
Sponsor: Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] (introduced 7/26/2007)      Cosponsors (91)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/16/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

14. 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.

15. H.CON.RES.238 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!", a national celebration of after-school programs.
Sponsor: Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18] (introduced 10/17/2007)      Cosponsors (13)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. H.CON.RES.310 : Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman.
Sponsor: Rep Cummings, Elijah E. [MD-7] (introduced 3/5/2008)      Cosponsors (66)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

19. H.CON.RES.322 : Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel.
Sponsor: Rep Pelosi, Nancy [CA-8] (introduced 4/4/2008)      Cosponsors (279)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

20. H.CON.RES.331 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] (introduced 4/17/2008)      Cosponsors (114)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

21. H.CON.RES.344 : Recognizing the disproportionate impact of the global food crisis on children in the developing world.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 5/7/2008)      Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 9/11/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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.365 : Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Mike [CA-1] (introduced 5/22/2008)      Cosponsors (61)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/27/2008 Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 857.

24. H.CON.RES.390 : Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Carney, Christopher P. [PA-10] (introduced 7/17/2008)      Cosponsors (108)
Committees: House Armed Services; Senate Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/16/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

25. H.CON.RES.407 : Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Italian architect Andrea Palladio.
Sponsor: Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] (introduced 7/31/2008)      Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

26. H.RES.84 : Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Glenn Curtiss's achievement of record-breaking speed and his contributions to the motorcycle and aircraft industries.
Sponsor: Rep Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [NY-29] (introduced 1/22/2007)      Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/22/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

27. H.RES.97 : Providing for Operation Iraqi Freedom cost accountability.
Sponsor: Rep Murphy, Patrick J. [PA-8] (introduced 1/24/2007)      Cosponsors (64)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/20/2007 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.

28. H.RES.106 : Calling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 1/30/2007)      Cosponsors (212)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/10/2007 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 21.

29. H.RES.111 : Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 1/30/2007)      Cosponsors (280)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Note: On 6/24/2008, a motion was filed to discharge the Rules Committee from consideration of H.Res. 1240, which provides for the consideration of H.Res. 111. A discharge petition requires 218 signatures for further action. (Discharge Petition No. 110-11: text with signatures.)

30. H.RES.121 : A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge, apologize, and accept historical responsibility in a clear and unequivocal manner for its Imperial Armed Forces' coercion of young women into sexual slavery, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial and wartime occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II.
Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] (introduced 1/31/2007)      Cosponsors (167)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

31. H.RES.264 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Correctional Officers and Employees Week" and honoring the service of correctional officers and employees.
Sponsor: Rep Holden, Tim [PA-17] (introduced 3/23/2007)      Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

32. H.RES.281 : Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 3/28/2007)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 3/29/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

33. H.RES.282 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should discontinue the practice of contracting out mail delivery services.
Sponsor: Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] (introduced 3/28/2007)      Cosponsors (256)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/28/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

34. H.RES.287 : To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first use of the name "America", and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] (introduced 3/29/2007)      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.

35. H.RES.303 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons.
Sponsor: Rep Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY-20] (introduced 4/17/2007)      Cosponsors (58)
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.

36. H.RES.326 : Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Sponsor: Rep Hooley, Darlene [OR-5] (introduced 4/20/2007)      Cosponsors (108)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 9/18/2007 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.356 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) should stop the utilization of materials that violate provisions of the United Nations-brokered Interim Agreement between the FYROM and Greece regarding "hostile activities or propaganda" and should work with the United Nations and Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals of finding a mutually-acceptable official name for the FYROM.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 5/1/2007)      Cosponsors (119)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/1/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

38. H.RES.395 : Supporting the ideals and values of the Olympic movement.
Sponsor: Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] (introduced 5/10/2007)      Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

39. H.RES.406 : Celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for women and girls.
Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 5/15/2007)      Cosponsors (129)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

40. H.RES.417 : Expressing no confidence in the performance of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, and urging the President to request his resignation.
Sponsor: Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] (introduced 5/21/2007)      Cosponsors (123)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

41. H.RES.443 : Recognizing the service of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers during the Korean War, honoring the people of Puerto Rico who continue to serve and volunteer for service in the Armed Forces and make sacrifices for the country, and commending all efforts to promote and preserve the history of the 65th Infantry Borinqueneers.
Sponsor: Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] (introduced 5/24/2007)      Cosponsors (61)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/18/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

42. H.RES.448 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Cancer Research Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Matheson, Jim [UT-2] (introduced 5/24/2007)      Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 10/15/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

43. H.RES.474 : Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.
Sponsor: Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] (introduced 6/11/2007)      Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2007 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): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 452).

44. H.RES.521 : Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York.
Sponsor: Rep Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY-20] (introduced 6/27/2007)      Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/23/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

45. H.RES.529 : Commending Brigadier General George Stannard and the Second Vermont Brigade upon the 144th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Sponsor: Rep Welch, Peter [VT] (introduced 6/28/2007)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

46. H.RES.548 : Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon.
Sponsor: Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] (introduced 7/16/2007)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2007 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): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 899).

47. H.RES.554 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 7/17/2007)      Cosponsors (62)
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 voice vote.

48. H.RES.589 : Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Sponsor: Rep Inslee, Jay [WA-1] (introduced 7/31/2007)      Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

49. H.RES.634 : Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hunting and Fishing Day and the efforts of hunters and fishermen toward the scientific management of wildlife and conservation of the natural environment.
Sponsor: Rep Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY-20] (introduced 9/5/2007)      Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 9/24/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

50. H.RES.652 : Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the importance of protecting American cruise ship passengers against crimes on the high seas and ensuring that the perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.
Sponsor: Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] (introduced 9/17/2007)      Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/12/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

51. 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.

52. H.RES.690 : Expressing grave concern of the House of Representatives for Iran and Syria's continued and systematic violations of UN Resolutions 1701 and 1559.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 9/27/2007)      Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

53. H.RES.754 : Congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China.
Sponsor: Rep Udall, Mark [CO-2] (introduced 10/17/2007)      Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

54. H.RES.819 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the performance of Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairwoman Nancy Nord, and urging the President to request her resignation.
Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 11/13/2007)      Cosponsors (142)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/13/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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.865 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development makes an important contribution to the understanding of the high levels of crime and violence in the Caribbean, and that the United States should work with Caribbean countries to address crime and violence in the region.
Sponsor: Rep Clarke, Yvette D. [NY-11] (introduced 12/11/2007)      Cosponsors (33)
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.

57. H.RES.892 : Expressing support for designation of a "National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day".
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Charles A. [OH-6] (introduced 12/18/2007)      Cosponsors (74)
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

58. H.RES.896 : Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for primary lateral sclerosis, supporting the goals and ideals of Primary Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 12/19/2007)      Cosponsors (120)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
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.

59. H.RES.924 : Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and service to the United States and the world as Iowa's land-grant university.
Sponsor: Rep Braley, Bruce L. [IA-1] (introduced 1/16/2008)      Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2008 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): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 115).

60. H.RES.943 : Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986.
Sponsor: Rep Hodes, Paul W. [NH-2] (introduced 1/28/2008)      Cosponsors (69)
Committees: House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2008 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): 371 - 0 (Roll no. 31).

61. H.RES.946 : Recognizing the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center on its 75th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [NY-29] (introduced 1/29/2008)      Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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.952 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate teachers in the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] (introduced 1/29/2008)      Cosponsors (149)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2008 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): 368 - 0 (Roll no. 240).

64. H.RES.960 : Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most remarkable postseason runs in professional sports history.
Sponsor: Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] (introduced 2/6/2008)      Cosponsors (62)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2008 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): 412 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 55).

65. 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).

66. H.RES.984 : Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as "National Day of the Cowboy".
Sponsor: Rep Giffords, Gabrielle [AZ-8] (introduced 2/13/2008)      Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/14/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

67. H.RES.987 : Encouraging Americans to join others across the country in using their rebate checks to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services in order to save money, stimulate the economy, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sponsor: Rep Baird, Brian [WA-3] (introduced 2/14/2008)      Cosponsors (108)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/14/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

68. H.RES.988 : Designating the month of March 2008 as "MRSA Awareness Month".
Sponsor: Rep Matheson, Jim [UT-2] (introduced 2/14/2008)      Cosponsors (90)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2008 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.991 : Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 2/14/2008)      Cosponsors (45)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 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): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 142).

70. H.RES.1000 : To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh as the culmination of the Forbes Campaign across Pennsylvania and the significance this event played in the making of America, in the settlement of the Continent, and in spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
Sponsor: Rep Doyle, Michael F. [PA-14] (introduced 2/26/2008)      Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

71. 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.

72. 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.

73. H.RES.1096 : Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball championship.
Sponsor: Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] (introduced 4/9/2008)      Cosponsors (30)
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.1109 : Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.
Sponsor: Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] (introduced 4/15/2008)      Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 253).

75. H.RES.1115 : Expressing support for designation of April 16, 2008, as "National Golf Day".
Sponsor: Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] (introduced 4/16/2008)      Cosponsors (19)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/16/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

76. 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.

77. H.RES.1137 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Oberstar, James L. [MN-8] (introduced 4/23/2008)      Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Reports: 110-654
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.

78. H.RES.1142 : Recognizing May 25, 2008, as National Missing Children's Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22] (introduced 4/23/2008)      Cosponsors (45)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/19/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

79. H.RES.1143 : Supporting the goals and ideals of the Apple Crunch and the Nation's domestic apple industry.
Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] (introduced 4/23/2008)      Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 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.1144 : Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 4/23/2008)      Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 333).

81. H.RES.1146 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Joint Commission should adopt a water level management plan for Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River that strongly takes into account environmental considerations and the concerns of the public and the affected States and maximizes hydropower production at existing facilities, and further urges the Secretary of State not to approve a plan that fails to do so.
Sponsor: Rep McHugh, John M. [NY-23] (introduced 4/24/2008)      Cosponsors (8)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/25/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

82. H.RES.1155 : Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship.
Sponsor: Rep Ross, Mike [AR-4] (introduced 4/29/2008)      Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 390 - 1 (Roll no. 265).

83. H.RES.1200 : Honoring the dedication and outstanding work of military support groups across the country for their steadfast support of the members of our Armed Forces and their families.
Sponsor: Rep Sutton, Betty [OH-13] (introduced 5/14/2008)      Cosponsors (67)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 9/15/2008 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): 374 - 0 (Roll no. 589).

84. H.RES.1201 : Expressing the grave concern of the House of Representatives for Hezbollah, Syria, and Iran's continued actions to undermine the legitimate Lebanese Government of Prime Minister Fuad Siniora, and their systematic violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, 1701, and 1747.
Sponsor: Rep Israel, Steve [NY-2] (introduced 5/15/2008)      Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

85. H.RES.1231 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Vietnam Veterans Day and calling on the American people to recognize such a day.
Sponsor: Rep Shuler, Heath [NC-11] (introduced 5/22/2008)      Cosponsors (66)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

86. H.RES.1248 : Resolution recognizing the service of the USS Farenholt and her crew who served the United States with valor and bravery in the South Pacific during World War II.
Sponsor: Rep Ellsworth, Brad [IN-8] (introduced 6/5/2008)      Cosponsors (67)
Committees: House Armed Services
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.

87. H.RES.1260 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
Sponsor: Rep Bean, Melissa L. [IL-8] (introduced 6/10/2008)      Cosponsors (101)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 7/9/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

88. H.RES.1275 : Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.
Sponsor: Rep Higgins, Brian [NY-27] (introduced 6/17/2008)      Cosponsors (89)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/17/2008 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): 395 - 0 (Roll no. 416).

89. H.RES.1288 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Sestak, Joe [PA-7] (introduced 6/19/2008)      Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

90. H.RES.1332 : Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.
Sponsor: Rep Cardoza, Dennis A. [CA-18] (introduced 7/10/2008)      Cosponsors (36)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

91. H.RES.1348 : Honoring Anne d'Harnoncourt for her contributions as an internationally-esteemed museum leader and art scholar.
Sponsor: Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y. [PA-13] (introduced 7/15/2008)      Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

92. H.RES.1352 : Honoring Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President, for his invaluable contributions to this Nation as a soldier, naturalist, statesman, and public servant on the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 7/17/2008)      Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/17/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

93. H.RES.1390 : Expressing support for the designation of a 4-H National Youth Science Day.
Sponsor: Rep Cardoza, Dennis A. [CA-18] (introduced 7/30/2008)      Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

94. H.RES.1418 : Congratulating Michael Phelps, 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics champion swimmer, on winning 8 gold medals in the Games of the XXIX Olympiad and becoming one of the most highly decorated athletes in Olympic history.
Sponsor: Rep Sarbanes, John P. [MD-3] (introduced 9/8/2008)      Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/24/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

95. H.RES.1428 : Congratulating Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, Chellsie Memmel, Samantha Peszek, Alicia Sacramone, and Bridget Sloan of the United States Women's Gymnastics team for their outstanding performances and representation of the United States during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.
Sponsor: Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3] (introduced 9/11/2008)      Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/11/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

96. H.RES.1437 : Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should join in celebrating our Nation's pharmacists for their contributions to the health and well-being of our citizens.
Sponsor: Rep Berry, Marion [AR-1] (introduced 9/15/2008)      Cosponsors (105)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

97. H.J.RES.39 : Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
Sponsor: Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] (introduced 3/5/2007)      Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/19/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

98. H.J.RES.40 : Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 3/27/2007)      Cosponsors (204)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/27/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

99. H.R.1 : To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Thompson, Bennie G. [MS-2] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (205)
Committees: House Homeland Security; House Energy and Commerce; House Judiciary; House Intelligence (Permanent Select); House Foreign Affairs; House Transportation and Infrastructure; House Oversight and Government Reform; House Ways and Means; Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Judiciary
Latest Conference Report: 110-259 (in Congressional Record H8496-8605)
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-53 [GPO: Text, PDF]

100. H.R.2 : To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7] (introduced 1/5/2007)      Cosponsors (222)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 2/1/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94 - 3. Record Vote Number: 42.
Note: An increase in the federal minimum wage was enacted in H.R. 2206, the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007.

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