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1. H.CON.RES.7 : Calling on the League of Arab States and each Member State individually to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (111)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 244.

2. 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.

3. H.CON.RES.19 : Affirming the sense of Congress regarding the obligation of the United States to improve the lives of the 36,950,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,928,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/9/2007) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/9/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

4. H.CON.RES.24 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should grant a pardon to Marcus Mosiah Garvey to clear his name and affirm his innocence of crimes for which he was unjustly prosecuted and convicted.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/10/2007) Cosponsors (21)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 1/10/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

5. H.CON.RES.35 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/18/2007) Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

6. H.CON.RES.63 : Disapproving of the decision of the President announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq.
Sponsor: Rep Skelton, Ike [MO-4] (introduced 2/12/2007) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Armed Services; House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 2/17/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

7. H.CON.RES.71 : Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 2/16/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. H.CON.RES.114 : Encouraging recognition of February 13th of each year for the founding for the Negro Leagues in Kansas City, Missouri.
Sponsor: Rep Cleaver, Emanuel [MO-5] (introduced 4/17/2007) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

11. H.CON.RES.118 : Congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sponsor: Rep Emanuel, Rahm [IL-5] (introduced 4/18/2007) Cosponsors (18)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/13/2007 Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

12. H.CON.RES.130 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Napolitano, Grace F. [CA-38] (introduced 4/25/2007) Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

13. H.CON.RES.132 : Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 4/26/2007) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

14. H.CON.RES.134 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities.
Sponsor: Rep Wynn, Albert Russell [MD-4] (introduced 4/30/2007) Cosponsors (89)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 6/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

15. H.CON.RES.139 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India.
Sponsor: Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] (introduced 5/1/2007) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 7/24/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

16. H.CON.RES.140 : Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry.
Sponsor: Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6] (introduced 5/3/2007) Cosponsors (64)
Committees: House Financial Services; House Education and Labor; Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
House Reports: 110-278 Part 1
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

17. H.CON.RES.169 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 6/14/2007) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 6/14/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

18. 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.

19. H.CON.RES.178 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should expand trade opportunities with Mongolia by initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Mongolia.
Sponsor: Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] (introduced 6/28/2007) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 7/3/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

20. H.CON.RES.180 : Supporting the goals and ideals of African American Bone Marrow Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [MI-13] (introduced 6/28/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

21. 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.

22. H.CON.RES.198 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States has a moral responsibility to meet the needs of those persons, groups and communities that are impoverished, disadvantaged or otherwise in poverty.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 8/1/2007) Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

23. H.CON.RES.211 : Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 9/17/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 11/14/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

24. H.CON.RES.214 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.
Sponsor: Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] (introduced 9/18/2007) Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

25. H.CON.RES.242 : Recognizing the two year anniversary of the earthquake that occurred in northern Pakistan in 2005 and urging the United States to continue to support rebuilding efforts in Pakistan in response to the conditions caused by that earthquake.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 10/25/2007) Cosponsors (8)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 10/25/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

26. H.CON.RES.247 : Expressing support for advancing vital United States interests through increased engagement in health programs that alleviate disease and poverty, and reduce premature death in developing nations, especially through programs that combat high levels of infectious disease, improve children's and women's health, decrease malnutrition, reduce unintended pregnancies, fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy behaviors, and strengthen health care capacity.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 11/6/2007) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.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.

28. H.CON.RES.265 : Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 12/4/2007) Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 12/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.

29. H.CON.RES.280 : Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/16/2008) Cosponsors (64)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

30. H.CON.RES.283 : Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 1/23/2008) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 2/8/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

31. H.CON.RES.286 : Expressing the sense of Congress that Earl Lloyd should be recognized and honored for breaking the color barrier and becoming the first African American to play in the National Basketball Association League 58 years ago.
Sponsor: Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] (introduced 1/29/2008) Cosponsors (87)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

32. H.CON.RES.296 : Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as "National Heat Stroke Awareness Month" to raise awareness and encourage prevention of heat stroke.
Sponsor: Rep Boozman, John [AR-3] (introduced 2/13/2008) Cosponsors (110)
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.

33. H.CON.RES.302 : Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Granger, Kay [TX-12] (introduced 2/25/2008) Cosponsors (124)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

34. H.CON.RES.320 : Honoring Army Specialist Monica L. Brown, extending gratitude to her and her family, and pledging continuing support for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 3/31/2008) Cosponsors (75)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

35. H.CON.RES.338 : Recognizing the Honorable Yvonne Brathwaite Burke for her distinguished career in public service.
Sponsor: Rep Waters, Maxine [CA-35] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (97)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 4/29/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

36. H.CON.RES.360 : Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal to our Nation on the 75th anniversary of legislation establishing the initial New Deal social and public works programs.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 5/21/2008) Cosponsors (56)
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.

37. H.CON.RES.364 : Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 5/22/2008) Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 7/24/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

38. 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.

39. H.CON.RES.376 : Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics, on an outstanding and historic season.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced 6/23/2008) Cosponsors (50)
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.

40. H.CON.RES.381 : Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 6/24/2008) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 7/16/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

41. H.CON.RES.384 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 6/26/2008) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

42. H.CON.RES.403 : Recognizing the important contributions of African-American doctors on the event of the apology of the American Medical Association to the National Medical Association, an association of African-American doctors, for over a century of racial prejudices and wrongdoings, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Butterfield, G. K. [NC-1] (introduced 7/31/2008) Cosponsors (72)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

43. H.CON.RES.424 : Calling on the Attorney General to protect the right to vote of every person in the United States by promptly and thoroughly investigating complaints of violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, and the Help America Vote Act of 2002.
Sponsor: Rep Waters, Maxine [CA-35] (introduced 9/23/2008) Cosponsors (62)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 9/23/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

44. H.CON.RES.438 : Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and Tropical Storms Fay and Hanna.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 9/27/2008) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

45. H.RES.34 : A resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson-Lee, Sheila [TX-18] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (44)
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.

46. H.RES.37 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (63)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/5/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

47. 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.

48. H.RES.55 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding modern-day slavery.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/11/2007) Cosponsors (41)
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.

49. H.RES.57 : Congratulating Illinois State University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
Sponsor: Rep Weller, Jerry [IL-11] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (18)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2007 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): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 50).

50. 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).

51. H.RES.71 : Recognizing the importance of community development corporations (CDCs).
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [OH-11] (introduced 1/17/2007) Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Financial Services; House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 1/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

52. H.RES.90 : Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.
Sponsor: Rep Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [MI-13] (introduced 1/23/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/30/2007 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): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 61).

53. H.RES.98 : Honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior and reaffirming the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to a just and lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2007 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): 410 - 1 (Roll no. 121).

54. H.RES.100 : Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the families of women and girls murdered in Guatemala and encouraging the Government of Guatemala to bring an end to these crimes.
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (100)
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 Agreed to by voice vote.

55. 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.

56. 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.)

57. H.RES.118 : Condemning the existence of racially restrictive covenants in housing documents and urging States adopt legislation similar to that which was enacted in California to address the issue.
Sponsor: Rep Cleaver, Emanuel [MO-5] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/1/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

58. H.RES.120 : Recognizing the African American spiritual as a national treasure.
Sponsor: Rep DeLauro, Rosa L. [CT-3] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (59)
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 0 (Roll no. 79).

59. 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.

60. H.RES.127 : Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State.
Sponsor: Rep Young, Don [AK] (introduced 2/5/2007) Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/9/2008 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): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 390).

61. H.RES.130 : Congratulating the National Football League champion Indianapolis Colts for winning Super Bowl XLI and for bringing the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana their first Lombardi Trophy.
Sponsor: Rep Carson, Julia [IN-7] (introduced 2/6/2007) Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/7/2007 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.135 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established.
Sponsor: Rep Johnson, Eddie Bernice [TX-30] (introduced 2/7/2007) Cosponsors (42)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 9/26/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

63. H.RES.145 : Recognizing the public service of Archbishop Patrick Flores.
Sponsor: Rep Gonzalez, Charles A. [TX-20] (introduced 2/8/2007) Cosponsors (50)
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.

64. H.RES.148 : Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commending the PanCretan Association of America.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 2/8/2007) Cosponsors (17)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.

65. H.RES.149 : Supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Sponsor: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] (introduced 2/8/2007) Cosponsors (102)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/6/2007 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): 403 - 0 (Roll no. 122).

66. 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.

67. H.RES.154 : Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.
Sponsor: Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] (introduced 2/12/2007) Cosponsors (31)
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

68. H.RES.194 : Apologizing for the enslavement and racial segregation of African-Americans.
Sponsor: Rep Cohen, Steve [TN-9] (introduced 2/27/2007) Cosponsors (120)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 7/29/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

69. H.RES.198 : Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 2/27/2007) Cosponsors (81)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/12/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

70. H.RES.213 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a United Nations Emergency Peace Service capable of intervening in the early stages of a humanitarian crisis could save millions of lives, billions of dollars, and is in the interests of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Wynn, Albert Russell [MD-4] (introduced 3/5/2007) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/5/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

71. H.RES.227 : Calling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century.
Sponsor: Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] (introduced 3/7/2007) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 3/7/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

72. H.RES.241 : Urging multilateral financial institutions to cancel completely and immediately Haiti's debts to such institutions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Waters, Maxine [CA-35] (introduced 3/13/2007) Cosponsors (68)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

73. H.RES.272 : Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 3/26/2007) Cosponsors (55)
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.

74. 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.

75. H.RES.288 : Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, awareness outreach, and early detection.
Sponsor: Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6] (introduced 3/29/2007) Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 3/30/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

76. H.RES.307 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 7 through 13, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] (introduced 4/17/2007) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/8/2007 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.329 : Congratulating the Barton College men's basketball team for winning the 2007 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] (introduced 4/23/2007) Cosponsors (27)
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 voice vote.

78. H.RES.335 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to lung cancer as a public health priority and the recommendations of the Lung Cancer Progress Review Group of the National Cancer Institute.
Sponsor: Rep Capps, Lois [CA-23] (introduced 4/24/2007) Cosponsors (81)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/13/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

79. H.RES.347 : Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 5/1/2007) Cosponsors (34)
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 Agreed to by voice vote.

80. H.RES.353 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be an increased commitment supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment.
Sponsor: Rep Cummings, Elijah E. [MD-7] (introduced 5/1/2007) Cosponsors (101)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

81. 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.

82. H.RES.361 : Recognizing and honoring Jack Valenti and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.
Sponsor: Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] (introduced 5/1/2007) Cosponsors (95)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/25/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

83. H.RES.373 : Urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] (introduced 5/3/2007) Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/3/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

84. 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.

85. 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.

86. H.RES.422 : Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (130)
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427).

87. H.RES.426 : Recognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully.
Sponsor: Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (42)
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.

88. H.RES.466 : Honoring and recognizing the achievements of Barbara Hillary, the first African-American woman on record to reach the North Pole.
Sponsor: Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6] (introduced 6/6/2007) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/6/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

89. H.RES.518 : Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence.
Sponsor: Rep Meeks, Gregory W. [NY-6] (introduced 6/26/2007) Cosponsors (71)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/17/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

90. H.RES.524 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Diamond-Blackfan Anemia.
Sponsor: Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] (introduced 6/27/2007) Cosponsors (107)
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

91. H.RES.551 : Acknowledging the progress made and yet to be made to rebuild the Gulf Coast region after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Sponsor: Rep Jefferson, William J. [LA-2] (introduced 7/16/2007) Cosponsors (51)
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.

92. 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.

93. H.RES.555 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Donor Awareness Day.
Sponsor: Rep Clay, Wm. Lacy [MO-1] (introduced 7/18/2007) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 7/18/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

94. H.RES.563 : Honoring the life and achievements of Ronald H. Brown and commending the example that he set for the African-American community.
Sponsor: Rep Brown, Corrine [FL-3] (introduced 7/23/2007) Cosponsors (45)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 7/23/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

95. H.RES.573 : Recognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise awareness about and help end the worsening humanitarian crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] (introduced 7/25/2007) Cosponsors (54)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 0 (Roll no. 1011).

96. H.RES.607 : Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's independence from the British Empire.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 8/2/2007) Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 8/2/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

97. H.RES.618 : Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.
Sponsor: Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] (introduced 8/3/2007) Cosponsors (61)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

98. H.RES.653 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the concept of nonviolence and the teachings of Gandhi remain relevant and instructive in today's world and the United States should take an active role in disseminating the message of nonviolence through education and public awareness.
Sponsor: Rep McDermott, Jim [WA-7] (introduced 9/17/2007) Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

99. H.RES.655 : Honoring the life and accomplishments of Katherine Dunham.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 9/17/2007) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 7/23/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

100. H.RES.661 : Honoring the accomplishments of Barrington Antonio Irving, the youngest pilot and first person of African descent ever to fly solo around the world.
Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] (introduced 9/18/2007) Cosponsors (44)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Reports: 110-452
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 voice vote.

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