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1. H.CON.RES.23 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not order an escalation in the total number of members of the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq.
Sponsor: Rep Kucinich, Dennis J. [OH-10] (introduced 1/10/2007) Cosponsors (35)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 1/10/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2. H.CON.RES.33 : Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should not initiate military action against Iran without first obtaining authorization from Congress.
Sponsor: Rep DeFazio, Peter A. [OR-4] (introduced 1/16/2007) Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

3. H.CON.RES.44 : Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (118)
Committees: House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 3/23/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

4. H.CON.RES.46 : Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United States Armed Forces in Iraq and not to exercise United States control of the oil resources of Iraq.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/29/2007) Cosponsors (39)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 3/20/2007 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.

5. 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.

6. H.CON.RES.72 : Recognizing and honoring America's labor movement, supporting the designation of a National Labor History Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Sanchez, Linda T. [CA-39] (introduced 2/16/2007) Cosponsors (66)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 2/16/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

7. 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.

8. H.CON.RES.182 : Recognizing the need to pursue research into the causes, a treatment, and an eventual cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, supporting the goals and ideals of National Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Deal, Nathan [GA-9] (introduced 7/12/2007) Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

9. 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.

10. H.CON.RES.236 : Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino.
Sponsor: Rep Dreier, David [CA-26] (introduced 10/16/2007) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 7/11/2008 Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.

11. H.CON.RES.299 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [MA-7] (introduced 2/14/2008) Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Latest Major Action: 7/16/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

12. 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.

13. H.CON.RES.317 : Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] (introduced 3/14/2008) Cosponsors (50)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

14. 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.

15. H.CON.RES.332 : Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Sponsor: Rep Fortenberry, Jeff [NE-1] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (49)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; Senate Foreign Relations
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. H.CON.RES.405 : Recognizing the first full week of April as "National Workplace Wellness Week".
Sponsor: Rep Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [SD] (introduced 7/31/2008) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/2/2008 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

19. 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.

20. H.RES.101 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Sponsor: Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (110)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 2/5/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.

21. 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.)

22. 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).

23. H.RES.138 : Recognizing the importance of Hot Springs National Park on its 175th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Ross, Mike [AR-4] (introduced 2/7/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 3/19/2007 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): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 157).

24. H.RES.143 : Urging the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 2/8/2007) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. H.RES.245 : Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] (introduced 3/14/2007) 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.

29. H.RES.257 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] (introduced 3/20/2007) Cosponsors (84)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 9/10/2007 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): 330 - 0 (Roll no. 865).

30. H.RES.259 : Honoring and recognizing the work of the Meals On Wheels Association of America, its member senior nutrition programs throughout the country, and their annual March For Meals campaigns.
Sponsor: Rep LoBiondo, Frank A. [NJ-2] (introduced 3/21/2007) Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

31. 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.

32. H.RES.293 : Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.
Sponsor: Rep Shea-Porter, Carol [NH-1] (introduced 3/29/2007) Cosponsors (23)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2007 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): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 227).

33. H.RES.296 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Eosinophil Awareness Week, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Larson, John B. [CT-1] (introduced 4/16/2007) Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 5/15/2007 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.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.

35. 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.

36. 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.

37. H.RES.385 : Recognizing National AmeriCorps Week.
Sponsor: Rep Yarmuth, John A. [KY-3] (introduced 5/9/2007) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 346 - 21, 1 Present (Roll no. 344).

38. 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.

39. 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).

40. 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.

41. 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.

42. H.RES.457 : Calling on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces, armaments, and ammunition stockpiles from the sovereign territory of the Republic of Moldova.
Sponsor: Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

43. H.RES.519 : Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep Reyes, Silvestre [TX-16] (introduced 6/26/2007) Cosponsors (79)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 689).

44. H.RES.537 : Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National 9-1-1 Education Month", and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] (introduced 7/11/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/10/2008 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): 381 - 0 (Roll no. 108).

45. 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).

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

47. 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.

48. H.RES.753 : Honoring and thanking the soldiers that served the top secret units for the United States Military Intelligence Service under the project name "Post Office Box 1142".
Sponsor: Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] (introduced 10/17/2007) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 2/1/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

49. H.RES.804 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has lost confidence in the performance of Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Nancy Nord, and urging the President to request her resignation.
Sponsor: Rep Hooley, Darlene [OR-5] (introduced 11/6/2007) Cosponsors (73)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 11/6/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

50. 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.

51. H.RES.848 : Recognizing and honoring Prevent Blindness America for its 100 years of dedication to preventing blindness and preserving eyesight.
Sponsor: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] (introduced 12/6/2007) Cosponsors (7)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 12/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

52. H.RES.895 : Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] (introduced 12/19/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Committees: House Administration; House Rules
Latest Major Action: 3/11/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1031 , H. Res. 895 is considered passed House as amended.

53. 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).

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.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.

56. H.RES.997 : Expressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enter into a Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine.
Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 2/25/2008) Cosponsors (38)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/1/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

57. 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).

58. H.RES.1073 : 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 5 through 11, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] (introduced 4/2/2008) Cosponsors (59)
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.

59. 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.

60. H.RES.1119 : Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week.
Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] (introduced 4/17/2008) Cosponsors (5)
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.

61. H.RES.1153 : Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Sponsor: Rep Hirono, Mazie K. [HI-2] (introduced 4/24/2008) Cosponsors (78)
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.

62. H.RES.1166 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statements and actions taken by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia.
Sponsor: Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] (introduced 4/29/2008) Cosponsors (34)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 390 - 23, 2 Present (Roll no. 269).

63. H.RES.1173 : Recognizing AmeriCorps Week.
Sponsor: Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] (introduced 5/5/2008) Cosponsors (40)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/14/2008 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): 344 - 69 (Roll no. 319).

64. H.RES.1183 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] (introduced 5/8/2008) Cosponsors (26)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 5/8/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

65. H.RES.1202 : Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Guard Youth Challenge Day.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Tom [VA-11] (introduced 5/15/2008) Cosponsors (66)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 514).

66. 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.

67. H.RES.1242 : Honoring the life, musical accomplishments, and contributions of Louis Jordan on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
Sponsor: Rep Snyder, Vic [AR-2] (introduced 6/5/2008) Cosponsors (64)
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 348 - 0 (Roll no. 438).

68. H.RES.1268 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign assistance is a critical instrument for achieving our national security goals and that modernizing United States foreign assistance should become a national priority.
Sponsor: Rep McCollum, Betty [MN-4] (introduced 6/11/2008) Cosponsors (48)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

69. 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).

70. H.RES.1311 : Expressing support for the designation of National GEAR UP Day.
Sponsor: Rep Fattah, Chaka [PA-2] (introduced 6/26/2008) Cosponsors (74)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1 (Roll no. 513).

71. H.RES.1325 : Honoring the life of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., distinguished former Senator from North Carolina.
Sponsor: Rep McHenry, Patrick T. [NC-10] (introduced 7/9/2008) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

72. H.RES.1328 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] (introduced 7/9/2008) Cosponsors (99)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 7/9/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

73. H.RES.1329 : Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should accept the Iraqi Government's stated goal of setting a timetable for withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.
Sponsor: Rep Ellison, Keith [MN-5] (introduced 7/10/2008) Cosponsors (33)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

74. H.RES.1338 : Calling on the United States Government and the international community to support a transition to sustainable peace in Sri Lanka by encouraging an international human rights monitoring presence, protecting the work of civil society and media, facilitating access of humanitarian operations, and retaining democratic principles in which rule of law and justice pervades.
Sponsor: Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] (introduced 7/10/2008) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/10/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

75. 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.

76. H.RES.1383 : Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the independence of Bulgaria.
Sponsor: Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] (introduced 7/29/2008) Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/9/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

77. H.RES.1421 : Solemnly commemorating the 25th anniversary of the tragic October 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and remembering those who lost their lives and those who were injured.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Walter B., Jr. [NC-3] (introduced 9/9/2008) Cosponsors (44)
Committees: House Armed Services
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 644).

78. H.RES.1463 : Recognizing the benefits of service-learning as a teaching strategy to effectively engage youth in the community and classroom, and supporting the goals of the National Learn and Serve Challenge.
Sponsor: Rep Platts, Todd Russell [PA-19] (introduced 9/18/2008) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008 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.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.

80. H.J.RES.54 : Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions.
Sponsor: Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] (introduced 9/27/2007) Cosponsors (105)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 11/8/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

81. 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]

82. H.J.RES.79 : Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadcast media ownership.
Sponsor: Rep Inslee, Jay [WA-1] (introduced 3/13/2008) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

83. 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]

84. 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.

85. H.R.3 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.
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.

86. H.R.5 : To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce interest rates for student borrowers.
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.

87. H.R.6 : An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
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.

88. H.R.21 : To establish a national policy for our oceans, to strengthen the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to establish a national and regional ocean governance structure, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (70)
Committees: House Natural Resources; House Science and Technology
Latest Major Action: 4/23/2008 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .

89. H.R.39 : To preserve the Arctic coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, as wilderness in recognition of its extraordinary natural ecosystems and for the permanent good of present and future generations of Americans.
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.

90. H.R.65 : To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.
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.

91. H.R.82 : To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
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.

92. H.R.111 : To amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Revised Statutes of the United States to prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kanjorski, Paul E. [PA-11] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (276)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 1/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

93. H.R.137 : To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (303)
Committees: House Judiciary; House Agriculture
House Reports: 110-27 Part 1
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-22 [GPO: Text, PDF]

94. H.R.154 : To amend title II of the Social Security Act to phase out the 24-month waiting period for disabled individuals to become eligible for Medicare benefits, to eliminate the waiting period for individuals with life-threatening conditions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (104)
Committees: House Ways and Means; House Energy and Commerce; House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

95. H.R.180 : To require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lee, Barbara [CA-9] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (152)
Committees: House Financial Services; House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

96. H.R.211 : To facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services, including volunteer services, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (143)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.

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

98. H.R.281 : To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to allow all eligible voters to vote by mail in Federal elections.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (84)
Committees: House Administration
House Reports: 110-581
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2008 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.

99. H.R.292 : To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reform funding for the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

100. H.R.293 : To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to provide financial assistance for the construction, improvement, and rehabilitation of farmers markets.
Sponsor: Rep Kaptur, Marcy [OH-9] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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