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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.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.

3. H.CON.RES.197 : Commending the Hispanic Heritage Foundation for recognizing the next generation of Latino role models for their academic achievements and community service.
Sponsor: Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] (introduced 8/1/2007) Cosponsors (39)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. H.RES.25 : Calling on the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Championship to accommodate students of all religious faiths.
Sponsor: Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (51)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 9/25/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

9. 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.

10. H.RES.61 : Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Lewis, John [GA-5] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (95)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 1/16/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 24).

11. H.RES.76 : Urging the establishment and observation of a legal public holiday in honor of Cesar E. Chavez.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 1/18/2007) Cosponsors (64)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

12. H.RES.78 : Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Sponsor: Rep Hoyer, Steny H. [MD-5] (introduced 1/19/2007) Cosponsors (5)
Committees: House Rules
Latest Major Action: 1/24/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 191 (Roll no. 57).

13. 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.

14. 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).

15. 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).

16. 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.

17. H.RES.122 : Recognizing the significance of the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and internment of individuals and families during World War II.
Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] (introduced 1/31/2007) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 2/13/2007 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. 95).

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. H.RES.180 : Honoring the life and achievements of Leo T. McCarthy and expressing profound sorrow on his death.
Sponsor: Rep Eshoo, Anna G. [CA-14] (introduced 2/16/2007) Cosponsors (60)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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 voice vote.

21. 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.

22. H.RES.273 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] (introduced 3/27/2007) Cosponsors (119)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 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): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 217).

23. H.RES.277 : Expressing support for the designation and goals of "National Hispanic Media Week" in honor of the Hispanic media of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Grijalva, Raul M. [AZ-7] (introduced 3/27/2007) Cosponsors (9)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 3/27/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

24. 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.

25. 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.

26. H.RES.310 : Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks that occurred in Casablanca, Morocco, on April 10 and 14, 2007, and in Algiers, Algeria, on April 11, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Hastings, Alcee L. [FL-23] (introduced 4/17/2007) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/17/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. H.RES.365 : Resolution honoring San Jose' State University for its 150 years of commitment to public higher education.
Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] (introduced 5/2/2007) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Education and Labor
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.

30. H.RES.369 : Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.
Sponsor: Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] (introduced 5/3/2007) Cosponsors (106)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
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.

31. 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.

32. H.RES.415 : Honoring Edward Day Cohota, Joseph L. Pierce, and other veterans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who fought in the United States Civil War.
Sponsor: Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] (introduced 5/17/2007) Cosponsors (53)
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.

33. 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).

34. 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.

35. H.RES.588 : Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
Sponsor: Rep Arcuri, Michael A. [NY-24] (introduced 7/31/2007) Cosponsors (55)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/9/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

36. H.RES.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.

37. H.RES.642 : Expressing sympathy to and support for the people and governments of the countries of Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico which have suffered from Hurricanes Felix, Dean, and Henriette and whose complete economic and fatality toll are still unknown.
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] (introduced 9/7/2007) Cosponsors (29)
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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 0 (Roll no. 900).

38. H.RES.654 : Congratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Championship.
Sponsor: Rep Pastor, Ed [AZ-4] (introduced 9/17/2007) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/9/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

39. H.RES.689 : Calling upon George W. Bush, President of the United States, to urge full cooperation by his former political appointees, current Administration officials, and their friends and associates with congressional investigations.
Sponsor: Rep Hooley, Darlene [OR-5] (introduced 9/27/2007) Cosponsors (57)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 9/27/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

40. H.RES.721 : Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Mendez v. Westminster decision which ended segregation of Mexican and Mexican American students in California schools, and for other purposes;.
Sponsor: Rep Gonzalez, Charles A. [TX-20] (introduced 10/9/2007) Cosponsors (15)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/22/2007 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.778 : Honoring the first responders and supporting the victims of the Southern California wildfires.
Sponsor: Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] (introduced 10/30/2007) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 10/30/2007 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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 1020).

42. H.RES.785 : Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Robstown, Texas.
Sponsor: Rep Ortiz, Solomon P. [TX-27] (introduced 10/30/2007) Cosponsors (53)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 12/11/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

43. H.RES.803 : 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 11/6/2007) Cosponsors (93)
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.

44. 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.

45. 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.

46. H.RES.822 : Recognizing the 100th anniversary year of the founding of the Port of Los Angeles.
Sponsor: Rep Richardson, Laura [CA-37] (introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors (25)
Committees: House Transportation and Infrastructure
Latest Major Action: 12/5/2007 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 - 0 (Roll no. 1133).

47. H.RES.851 : Honoring local and state first responders, and the citizens of the Pacific Northwest in facing the severe winter storm of December 2 and 3, 2007.
Sponsor: Rep Wu, David [OR-1] (introduced 12/6/2007) Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 12/17/2007 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 0 (Roll no. 1164).

48. H.RES.867 : Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Gene [TX-29] (introduced 12/11/2007) Cosponsors (54)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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): 373 - 0 (Roll no. 29).

49. H.RES.868 : Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Muir Woods National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Sponsor: Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] (introduced 12/11/2007) Cosponsors (43)
Committees: House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 2/12/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

50. 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.

51. H.RES.942 : Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 1/28/2008) Cosponsors (58)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
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): 367 - 0 (Roll no. 30).

52. 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).

53. H.RES.957 : Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through March 2, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [OH-11] (introduced 2/6/2008) Cosponsors (28)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

54. H.RES.962 : Congratulating the city of Inglewood, California on its 100th anniversary and commending the city for its growth and resilience.
Sponsor: Rep Waters, Maxine [CA-35] (introduced 2/6/2008) Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 2/6/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

55. 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.

56. H.RES.996 : Expressing support for the second annual America Saves Week 2008 from February 24, 2008 through March 2, 2008.
Sponsor: Rep Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [OH-11] (introduced 2/25/2008) Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Financial Services
Latest Major Action: 2/25/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

57. H.RES.1029 : Congratulating and recognizing Mr. Juan Antonio "Chi-Chi" Rodriguez for his continued success on and off of the golf course.
Sponsor: Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] (introduced 3/6/2008) Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 6/19/2008 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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 433).

58. H.RES.1095 : Recognizing and honoring the 40th anniversary of congressional passage of title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (the Fair Housing Act) and the 20th anniversary of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988.
Sponsor: Rep Green, Al [TX-9] (introduced 4/9/2008) Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008 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.1109 : Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.
Sponsor: Rep Sires, Albio [NJ-13] (introduced 4/15/2008) Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 253).

60. H.RES.1134 : Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month.
Sponsor: Rep Napolitano, Grace F. [CA-38] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (148)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce
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): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 312).

61. H.RES.1144 : Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp.
Sponsor: Rep Serrano, Jose E. [NY-16] (introduced 4/23/2008) Cosponsors (59)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2008 Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 3 (Roll no. 333).

62. 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.

63. 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.

64. H.RES.1291 : Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.
Sponsor: Rep Rodriguez, Ciro D. [TX-23] (introduced 6/20/2008) Cosponsors (6)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 0 (Roll no. 464).

65. H.RES.1322 : Commending the firefighters from California and throughout the United States for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting the California wildfires.
Sponsor: Rep Farr, Sam [CA-17] (introduced 7/8/2008) Cosponsors (36)
Committees: House Natural Resources
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.

66. H.RES.1327 : Congratulating the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Baseball Champions, the Fresno State Bulldogs, on an outstanding and historic season.
Sponsor: Rep Nunes, Devin [CA-21] (introduced 7/9/2008) Cosponsors (30)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 7/15/2008 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.1357 : Recognizing the significance of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988 and the greatness of America in her ability to admit and remedy past mistakes and to recognize that there are other communities who may have suffered the mistakes of our government but have not received an apology and reparations.
Sponsor: Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] (introduced 7/17/2008) Cosponsors (31)
Committees: House Judiciary
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.

68. 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.

69. H.RES.1405 : Congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.
Sponsor: Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19] (introduced 7/31/2008) Cosponsors (29)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

70. H.RES.1458 : Recognizing and honoring Johnny Grant for his work as the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California for more than a quarter of a century.
Sponsor: Rep Watson, Diane E. [CA-33] (introduced 9/17/2008) Cosponsors (32)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 9/17/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

71. H.J.RES.18 : To redeploy U.S. forces from Iraq.
Sponsor: Rep Murtha, John P. [PA-12] (introduced 1/17/2007) Cosponsors (103)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs; House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 3/20/2007 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Hearings Held.

72. 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.

73. H.J.RES.51 : Disapproving the rule submitted to the Congress by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requiring certain lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 9/24/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Committees: House Judiciary
Latest Major Action: 10/12/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.

74. H.J.RES.62 : To honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the United States, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Baca, Joe [CA-43] (introduced 11/13/2007) Cosponsors (83)
Committees: House Education and Labor; Senate Indian Affairs
Senate Reports: 110-435
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-370 [GPO: Text, PDF]

75. H.J.RES.65 : Providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
Sponsor: Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] (introduced 12/4/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Committees: House Administration
Latest Major Action: 12/4/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Note: For further action, see S.J.RES.25 , which became Public Law 110-197 on 3/14/2008.

76. H.J.RES.76 : Disapproving the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Sponsor: Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [NY-9] (introduced 1/15/2008) Cosponsors (104)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/15/2008 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

77. 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]

78. 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.

79. 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.

80. H.R.4 : To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower covered part D drug prices on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.
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.

81. 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.

82. 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.

83. H.R.20 : To provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis.
Sponsor: Rep Rush, Bobby L. [IL-1] (introduced 1/4/2007) Cosponsors (130)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
House Reports: 110-375
Latest Major Action: 10/16/2007 Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

84. 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.

85. 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.

86. 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]

87. 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.

88. H.R.296 : To specify that the 100 most populous urban areas of the United States, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall be eligible for grants under the Urban Area Security Initiative of the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Matsui, Doris O. [CA-5] (introduced 1/5/2007) Cosponsors (12)
Committees: House Homeland Security
Latest Major Action: 1/23/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Communications, Preparedness, and Response.

89. H.R.359 : To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement.
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] (introduced 1/9/2007) Cosponsors (69)
Committees: House Natural Resources; Senate Energy and Natural Resources
House Reports: 110-223; Senate Reports: 110-312
Latest Major Action: 6/11/2008 Senate floor actions. Status: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Note: For further action, see S.2739 , which became Public Law 110-229 on 5/8/2008.

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

91. H.R.451 : To expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Hinojosa, Ruben [TX-15] (introduced 1/12/2007) Cosponsors (41)
Committees: House Education and Labor
Latest Major Action: 5/9/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.

92. H.R.503 : To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] (introduced 1/17/2007) Cosponsors (206)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Agriculture
Latest Major Action: 3/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.

93. H.R.542 : To require the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide mental health services in languages other than English, as needed, for veterans with limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] (introduced 1/17/2007) Cosponsors (27)
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Latest Major Action: 4/26/2007 House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

94. H.R.550 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the investment tax credit with respect to solar energy property and qualified fuel cell property, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep McNulty, Michael R. [NY-21] (introduced 1/18/2007) Cosponsors (123)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

95. H.R.551 : To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the eligibility of veterans for mortgage bond financing, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Davis, Susan A. [CA-53] (introduced 1/18/2007) Cosponsors (71)
Committees: House Ways and Means
Latest Major Action: 1/18/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

96. H.R.579 : To amend title 10, United States Code, to prohibit certain increases in fees for military health care.
Sponsor: Rep Edwards, Chet [TX-17] (introduced 1/19/2007) Cosponsors (215)
Committees: House Armed Services
Latest Major Action: 2/1/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

97. H.R.625 : To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4230 Maine Avenue in Baldwin Park, California, as the "Atanacio Haro-Marin Post Office".
Sponsor: Rep Solis, Hilda L. [CA-32] (introduced 1/22/2007) Cosponsors (52)
Committees: House Oversight and Government Reform; Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-31 [GPO: Text, PDF]

98. H.R.634 : To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Sponsor: Rep Moore, Dennis [KS-3] (introduced 1/23/2007) Cosponsors (298)
Committees: House Financial Services; Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-277 [GPO: Text, PDF]

99. H.R.654 : To allow travel between the United States and Cuba.
Sponsor: Rep Rangel, Charles B. [NY-15] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (120)
Committees: House Foreign Affairs
Latest Major Action: 1/24/2007 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

100. H.R.676 : To provide for comprehensive health insurance coverage for all United States residents, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Conyers, John, Jr. [MI-14] (introduced 1/24/2007) Cosponsors (93)
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means; House Natural Resources
Latest Major Action: 2/2/2007 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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