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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.96 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be enacted a mandatory national program to slow, stop and reverse emissions of greenhouse gases.
Sponsor: Rep Dicks, Norman D. [WA-6]
(introduced 3/21/2007) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 3/22/2007
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. H.CON.RES.223 : Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society.
Sponsor: Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8]
(introduced 10/2/2007) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
6. H.CON.RES.233 : Commending the Kentucky National Guard for its service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the citizens of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Rogers, Harold [KY-5]
(introduced 10/10/2007) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 10/19/2007
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
7. 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.
8. H.CON.RES.267 : Calling on the President to commute the sentences of United States Border Patrol Agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean to time served.
Sponsor: Rep Delahunt, William D. [MA-10]
(introduced 12/6/2007) Cosponsors (81)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 12/6/2007
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
9. 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.
10. H.CON.RES.285 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued honoring the Nation's coal miners.
Sponsor: Rep Kanjorski, Paul E. [PA-11]
(introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/29/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
11. H.CON.RES.305 : Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation.
Sponsor: Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3]
(introduced 2/28/2008) Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure; Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation
House Reports:
110-653
Latest Major Action: 6/2/2008
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. H.CON.RES.341 : Celebrating 75 years of effective State-based alcohol regulation and recognizing State lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community and industry members for creating a workable, legal, and successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale.
Sponsor: Rep Stupak, Bart [MI-1]
(introduced 5/5/2008) Cosponsors (98)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/5/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
15. H.CON.RES.342 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) new policy restricting women's access to medications containing estriol does not serve the public interest.
Sponsor: Rep Ross, Mike [AR-4]
(introduced 5/6/2008) Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
16. H.CON.RES.354 : Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18]
(introduced 5/19/2008) Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
17. 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.
18. H.CON.RES.366 : Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30]
(introduced 6/3/2008) Cosponsors (8)
Committees: House Science and Technology; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2008
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
19. 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.
20. H.RES.58 : To honor Muhammad Ali, global humanitarian, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and to extend best wishes to him and his family.
Sponsor: Rep Carson, Julia [IN-7]
(introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/17/2007
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 33).
21. 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.
22. 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.)
23. H.RES.117 : Honoring the contributions of Barbaro to the Commonwealths of Kentucky and Pennsylvania and to America's horseracing industry.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4]
(introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/31/2007
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
24. H.RES.119 : Supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week in order to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States during such week and throughout the year.
Sponsor: Rep Costa, Jim [CA-20]
(introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (77)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/24/2007
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): 407 - 0 (Roll no. 252).
25. 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.
26. H.RES.233 : Recognizing over 200 years of sovereignty of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing support for efforts by the United States continue to strengthen its relationship with that country.
Sponsor: Rep Stearns, Cliff [FL-6]
(introduced 3/9/2007) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/18/2007
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): 389 - 0 (Roll no. 501).
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. H.RES.411 : Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby.
Sponsor: Rep Melancon, Charlie [LA-3]
(introduced 5/16/2007) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/16/2007
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
30. H.RES.412 : Expressing gratitude to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, for their State Visit to the United States and reaffirming the friendship that exists between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Sponsor: Rep Boozman, John [AR-3]
(introduced 5/17/2007) Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
31. 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.
32. H.RES.442 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Youth Sports Week should be established.
Sponsor: Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7]
(introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 7/30/2007
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
33. 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.
34. H.RES.484 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.
Sponsor: Rep Shuler, Heath [NC-11]
(introduced 6/12/2007) Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 6/12/2007
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. H.RES.684 : Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics.
Sponsor: Rep Boswell, Leonard L. [IA-3]
(introduced 9/26/2007) Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 11/13/2007
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
38. 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.
39. H.RES.735 : Congratulating Vice President Al Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on receiving the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize and recognizing their important work to increase awareness about and evidence of the dangers of global warming.
Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15]
(introduced 10/12/2007) Cosponsors (80)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/12/2007
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
40. H.RES.787 : Expressing the support and sympathy of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the tragic fire that occurred in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, on October 28, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Clyburn, James E. [SC-6]
(introduced 10/31/2007) Cosponsors (67)
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.
41. H.RES.812 : Expressing the sympathy and pledging the urgent support of the House of Representatives and the people of the United States for the victims of the devastating flooding in southern Mexico.
Sponsor: Rep Sanchez, Linda T. [CA-39]
(introduced 11/8/2007) Cosponsors (49)
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 1087).
42. H.RES.816 : Congratulating the Colorado Rockies on winning the National League Championship.
Sponsor: Rep Udall, Mark [CO-2]
(introduced 11/9/2007) Cosponsors (54)
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
43. 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.
44. 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.
45. H.RES.917 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lipinski, Daniel [IL-3]
(introduced 1/15/2008) Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Science and Technology
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): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 57).
46. H.RES.919 : Congratulating Kentucky on being selected to host the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
Sponsor: Rep Lewis, Ron [KY-2]
(introduced 1/15/2008) Cosponsors (11)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/15/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
47. 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).
48. H.RES.945 : Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March 2008 as "National Criminal Justice Month".
Sponsor: Rep Poe, Ted [TX-2]
(introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
49. 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).
50. 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).
51. H.RES.970 : Expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National Corvette Day".
Sponsor: Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19]
(introduced 2/7/2008) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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.
52. H.RES.971 : Expressing the sympathies and support of the House of Representatives for the individuals and institutions affected by the powerful tornados that struck communities in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee on February 5th, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6]
(introduced 2/12/2008) Cosponsors (21)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
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 voice vote.
53. H.RES.973 : Supporting the goals and ideals of the 10th annual National Consumer Protection Week.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15]
(introduced 2/12/2008) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/12/2008
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
54. 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).
55. H.RES.978 : Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as "School Social Work Week" to promote awareness of the vital role of school social workers in schools, and in the community as a whole, in helping students prepare for their future as productive citizens.
Sponsor: Rep Kennedy, Patrick J. [RI-1]
(introduced 2/12/2008) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008
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): 379 - 0 (Roll no. 69).
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. 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.
59. H.RES.1002 : Expressing support for the designation of a "Public Radio Recognition Month".
Sponsor: Rep Blumenauer, Earl [OR-3]
(introduced 2/26/2008) Cosponsors (59)
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, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 422).
60. H.RES.1006 : Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Miner's Day to celebrate and honor the contributions of miners and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and National activities celebrating and honoring the contributions of miners.
Sponsor: Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3]
(introduced 2/28/2008) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 2/28/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
61. H.RES.1010 : Recognizing the importance of manufactured housing in the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Donnelly, Joe [IN-2]
(introduced 2/28/2008) Cosponsors (46)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 6/10/2008
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
62. H.RES.1017 : Expressing support for designation of the week before Thanksgiving as "Global Entrepreneurship Week" to inspire young people everywhere to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity and to train the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
Sponsor: Rep Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY-20]
(introduced 3/4/2008) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/4/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
63. H.RES.1056 : Expressing support for designation of April 28, 2008, as "National Healthy Schools Day".
Sponsor: Rep Hooley, Darlene [OR-5]
(introduced 3/14/2008) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/14/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
64. H.RES.1063 : Marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, which ended the Revolutionary War with the Kingdom of Great Britain and recognized the independence of the United States of America, and acknowledging the shared values and close friendship between the peoples and governments of the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Sponsor: Rep Wu, David [OR-1]
(introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/10/2008
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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 394).
65. H.RES.1080 : Honoring the extraordinary service and exceptional sacrifice of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), known as the Screaming Eagles.
Sponsor: Rep Whitfield, Ed [KY-1]
(introduced 4/3/2008) Cosponsors (56)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 7/14/2008
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): 378 - 0 (Roll no. 487).
66. H.RES.1081 : Recognizing of the week of April 7, 2008, to April 13, 2008, as "National Public Health Week".
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32]
(introduced 4/4/2008) Cosponsors (111)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/8/2008
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
67. H.RES.1086 : Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30]
(introduced 4/8/2008) Cosponsors (115)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/8/2008
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.1139 : Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and congratulating the men and women who provide exceptional service to our military and keep our Pacific Fleet "fit to fight".
Sponsor: Rep Abercrombie, Neil [HI-1]
(introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (37)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 7/22/2008
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
69. 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.
70. H.RES.1147 : Congratulating the Northern Kentucky University Norse women's basketball team, champions of the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II tournament.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Geoff [KY-4]
(introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (31)
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.
71. H.RES.1152 : Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.
Sponsor: Rep Ferguson, Mike [NJ-7]
(introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (83)
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
72. 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).
73. H.RES.1161 : Encouraging State and local governments to establish plastic bag recycling programs.
Sponsor: Rep Lowey, Nita M. [NY-18]
(introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
74. H.RES.1217 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the prevention of mental disorders and substance abuse among children, youth, and young adults, and the promotion of mental health and wellness among these populations, should be a public health priority.
Sponsor: Rep Baldwin, Tammy [WI-2]
(introduced 5/21/2008) Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2008
Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
75. H.RES.1229 : Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2008, promoting the importance of encouraging intellectual growth, and rewarding academic excellence of all American high school students.
Sponsor: Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6]
(introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (108)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 6/23/2008
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
76. 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.
77. 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.
78. 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.
79. 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.
80. H.RES.1313 : Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first American woman in space, Dr. Sally K. Ride, and honoring her contributions to the space program and to science education.
Sponsor: Rep Lampson, Nick [TX-22]
(introduced 6/26/2008) Cosponsors (14)
Committees: House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2008
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.1333 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24]
(introduced 7/10/2008) Cosponsors (109)
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.
82. 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.
83. H.RES.1375 : Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.
Sponsor: Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13]
(introduced 7/24/2008) Cosponsors (52)
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.1381 : Resolution expressing the sense of the House that there should be an increased public and private commitment prioritizing prevention and public health for all people in the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Roybal-Allard, Lucille [CA-34]
(introduced 7/29/2008) Cosponsors (114)
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.
85. 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.
86. H.RES.1402 : Supporting a transition to democracy through free, fair, credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in Bangladesh.
Sponsor: Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7]
(introduced 7/31/2008) Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2008
Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
87. 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.
88. 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.
89. H.J.RES.45 : Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [NY-20]
(introduced 6/12/2007) Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
90. H.J.RES.70 : Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [GA-2]
(introduced 12/13/2007) Cosponsors (260)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-203 [GPO: Text, PDF]
91. H.R.1 : Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007
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]
92. H.R.2 : Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007
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.
93. H.R.3 : Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep DeGette, Diana [CO-1]
(introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (217)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 1/12/2007
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 6.
94. H.R.4 : Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep Dingell, John D. [MI-15]
(introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (198)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means; Senate Finance
Latest Major Action: 1/12/2007
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
95. H.R.5 : College Student Relief Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep Miller, George [CA-7]
(introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (211)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 1/17/2007
Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
96. H.R.6 : Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep Rahall, Nick J., II [WV-3]
(introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (198)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Natural Resources; House Budget; House Rules; House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-140 [GPO: Text, PDF]
Note: Omnibus energy legislation.
97. H.R.17 : Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4]
(introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (141)
Committees: House Agriculture; 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.
98. H.R.39 : Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7]
(introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (149)
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.
99. H.R.65 : Lumbee Recognition Act
Sponsor: Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7]
(introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (215)
Committees: House Natural Resources; Senate Indian Affairs
House Reports:
110-164; Senate Reports:
110-409
Latest Major Action: 7/8/2008
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 865.
100. H.R.82 : Social Security Fairness Act of 2007
Sponsor: Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28]
(introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (352)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/11/2007
Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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