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Legislation
2008 Legislative Bulletins
Analysis of legislation considered on the House floor:
May 8, 2008
H.Res. 1175 – Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 3221) to provide needed housing reform
May 7, 2008
H.R. 5818—Neighborhood Stabilization Act
H.R. 5818—Amendments to the Neighborhood Stabilization Act
May 6, 2008
H.Res. 1086—Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008
H.R. 4279—Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007
H.R. 1512—To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for compensation to States incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors
H.R. 5690—To exempt the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization
H.R. 5512—Coin Modernization and Taxpayer Savings Act of 2008
H.R. 5614—Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle Ultra-High Relief Bullion Coin Act
H.R. 2894—Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 5872—Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
H.R. 5937—To facilitate the preservation of certain affordable housing dwelling units
May 5, 2008
H.R. 3658—To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to permit rest and recuperation travel to United States territories for members of the Foreign Service
H.Res. 1011—Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan
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
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
H.Con.Res. 317—Condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum
H.Res. 1091—Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Charlton Heston and extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Charlton Heston for the loss of such a great generous man, husband, and father
H.Res. 1113—Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother’s Day
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
S. 2929—A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965
H.Res. 1168—Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes
H.Res. 1155—Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship
May 1, 2008
H.R. 493—Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (as amended)
H.R. 5937—To amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond April 18, 2008
Concurring in the Senate Amendments to H.R. 5715—Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008
April 30, 2008
H.R. 5522—Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act
H.R. 5522—Amendments to the Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act
H.R. 1195—To amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users to make technical corrections, and for other purposes
April 30, 2008
H.Con.Res. 308—Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service
H.Res. 444—Supporting the goals and ideals of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, honoring the invaluable contributions of Charles Edward Taylor, regarded as the father of aviation maintenance, and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft
H.Res. 964—To promote the safe operation of 15 passenger vans
H.R. 5919—To make technical corrections regarding the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007
H.R. 1777—Need-Based Educational Aid Act of 2007
H.Con.Res. 330—Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
H.Res. 1096—Commending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball championship
H.Res. 1130—Recognizing the roles and contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing our Nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well being
H.Res. 1100—Congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team on Winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships
H.Res. 1119—Supporting the goals and ideals highlighted through National Volunteer Week
H.Res. 1149—Expressing support for the designation of April 2008 as National Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and supporting efforts to devote new resources to research the causes of the disease, environmental and otherwise, along with treatments and workforce strategies to support individuals with sarcoidosis
H.Res. 1154—Supporting the mission and goals of Workers Memorial Day in order to honor and remember the workers who have been killed or injured in the workplace
April 29, 2008
S. 2457—bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe
H.R. 3522—To ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands, and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, and for other purposes
H.R. 3490—Tuolumne Me-Wuk Land Transfer Act of 2007
H.Res. 1043—Honoring the life and legacy of Chief Standing Bear, a pioneer in civil rights for Native Americans, on the 100th anniversary of Chief Standing Bear’s death
S. 2739—Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008
H. Res. 1079—Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month 2008, and for other purposes
H. R. 4332—Financial Consumer Hotline Act of 2007
H. Res. 578—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Watermelon Month
H. Res. 892—Expressing support for designation of March 11, 2008, as “National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day”
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 through11, 2008
H. Res. 49—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day
H.R. 5631—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, Virginia, as the “Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building”
April 24, 2008
H.R. 2830—Coast Guard Authorization Act
Amendments to H.R. 2830—Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2007
April 23, 2008
H.R. 5819—SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act
Amendments to H.R. 5819—SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act
April 23, 2008
H.R. 5479—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 North Kidd Street in Ionia, Michigan, as the “Alonzo Woodruff Post Office Building”
H.R. 5528—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Commercial Street in Brockton, Massachusetts, as the “Rocky Marciano Post Office Building”
H.R. 5483—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10449 White Granite Drive in Oakton, Virginia, as the “Private First Class David H. Sharrett II Post Office Building”
H.R. 3721—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lorena, Texas, as the “Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building”
H.R. 4185—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11151 Valley Boulevard in El Monte, California, as the “Marisol Heredia Post Office Building”
H.Res. 1016—Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of William F. Buckley, Jr
H.R. 3033—Contractors and Federal Spending Accountability Act
H.R. 5712—Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act
H.R. 3928—Government Contractor Accountability Act
April 22, 2008
H.R. 5613—Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act
H.R. 5613—Q & A On Medicaid Legislation
April 22, 2008
H.R. 3513—Copper Salmon Wilderness Act
H.R. 5151—Wild Monongahela Act: A National Legacy for West Virginia’s Special Places
H.R. 831—Coffman Cove Administrative Site Conveyance Act of 2008
H.R. 3734—Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area Act
H.Con.Res. 323—Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day
H.Res. 981—Recognizing March 6, 2008, as the first-ever World Glaucoma Day, established to increase awareness of glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of preventable blindness in the United States and worldwide
H.Res. 1112—Recognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef
H.Res. 891—Celebrating 35 years of space-based observations of the Earth by the Landsat spacecraft and looking forward to sustaining the longest unbroken record of civil Earth observations of the land
H.Res. 1118—Honoring the life and achievements of John Archibald Wheeler and expressing condolences on his passing
H.Res. 1117—Declaring the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Earth Day and for developing the scientific and technological capabilities to achieve those goals
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
April 17, 2008
H.R. 5715—To ensure continued availability of access to the Federal student loan program for students and families, including Amendments to H.R. 5715
April 16, 2008
H.R. 2634—Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation—Including Amendments
H.R. 5813—To amend Public Law 110-196 to provide for a temporary extension of programs authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 beyond April 18, 2008
April 15, 2008
H.R. 5719—Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act
April 15, 2008
H.R. 4056—Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007
H. Res. 1053—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
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
H.R. 5570—Religious Worker Visa Extension Act of 2008
H.R. 5036—Emergency Assistance for Secure Elections Act of 2008
H. R. 5493—To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration
H. Res. 1068—Permitting active duty members of the Armed Forces who are assigned to a Congressional liaison office of the Department of Defense at the House of Representatives to obtain membership in the exercise facility established for employees of the House of Representatives
April 14, 2008
H. Res. 866—Expressing sympathy to the victims and families of the tragic acts of violence in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Arvada, Colorado
H. Res. 994—Expressing support for designation of a National Glanzmann’s Thrombasthenia Awareness Day
H.R. 5517—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7231 FM 1960 in Humble, Texas, as the “Texas Military Veterans Post Office”
H.R. 4881—Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2007
H.R. 3548—Plain Language in Government Communications Act of 2007
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
H.Res. 1097—Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to provide attention to the tragic circumstances that face some of our Nation’s children on a daily basis and to underscore our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect so that all children can live in safety and security
April 10, 2008
H.Res. 1092—Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
H.R. 2537—BEACH Protection Act of 2007
Amendments to H.R. 2537—BEACH Protection Act of 2007
April 9, 2008
H.R. 2016—National Landscape Conservation System Act
Amendments to H.R. 2016—National Landscape Conservation System Act
April 9, 2008
H.Res. 838—Welcoming His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his first apostolic visit to the United States
H.Res. 865—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development makes an important contribution to the understanding of the high levels of crime and violence in the Caribbean, and that the United States should work with Caribbean countries to address crime and violence in the region
H.R. 5489—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street in Gloucester, Virginia, as the “Congresswoman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office”
H.R. 5472—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, as the “Julia M. Carson Post Office Building”
H.R. 5395—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11001 Dunklin Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, as the “William ‘Bill’ Clay Post Office Building”
H.Res. 1038—Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department’s employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation
H. Res. ___—Recognizing the plumbing industry and supporting the goals and ideas of “National Plumbing Industry Week”
April 8, 2008
H.Res. 265—Honoring military children during “National Month of the Military Child”
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
H.Res. 1020—Recognizing the tremendous service that members of the Armed Forces have given to the Nation, especially those who have been wounded in combat
H.R. 1198—The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2008
H.R. 2464—The Wakefield Act
H.R. 1237—The Cytology Proficiency Improvement Act of 2007
S. 845—The Safety of Seniors Act of 2008
H.R. 2063—The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2008
S. 1858—The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2008
S. 793—The Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 2008
H.Res. 1077—Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that
April 3, 2008
H.R. 4847—United States Fire Administration Reauthorization Act of 2008 and Amendments
April 2, 2008
H.R. 5501—Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008
Amendments to H.R. 5501—Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008
April 1, 2008
H. Res. 185—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the creation of refugee populations in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Persian Gulf region as a result of human rights violations
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
H. Con. Res. 154—Expressing the sense of Congress that the fatal radiation poisoning of Russian dissident and writer Alexander Litvinenko raises significant concerns about the potential involvement of elements of the Russian Government in Mr. Litvinenko’s death and about the security and proliferation of radioactive materials
H. Res. 865—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the March 2007 report of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development makes an important contribution to the understanding of the high levels of crime and violence in the Caribbean, and that the United States should work with Caribbean countries to address crime and violence in the region
H.R. 2040—Civil Rights Act of 1964 Commemorative Coin Act
H. Con. Res. 310—Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman
H. Res. 1005—Supporting the goals and ideals of Borderline Personality Awareness Month
H. Res. 1021—Supporting the goals, ideals, and history of National Women’s History Month
H.R. 5168—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 19101 Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville, Florida, as the “Cody Grater Post Office Building”
H.R. 5551—To amend title 11, District of Columbia Official Code, to implement the increase provided under the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2008, in the amount of funds made available for the compensation of attorneys representing indigent defendants in the District of Columbia courts, and for other purposes
S. 550—A bill to preserve existing judgeships on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
H. Res. 945—Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March 2008 as “National Criminal Justice Month”
H.R. 1312—Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act
H. Res. 1061—Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging people of the United States to pause and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes”
March 31, 2008
H.R. 1187—Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act
H.R. 2342—National Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation Act of 2007
H.R. 4933—Captive Wildlife Safety Technical Amendments Act of 2008
H.R. 3352—Hydrographic Services Improvement Act Amendments
H.R. 3891—To amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act to increase the number of Directors on the Board of Directors of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
H. R. 2675—Help to Access Land for the Education (HALE) of Scouts Act
H. R. 3651—Utah National Guard Readiness Act
H. R. 2515—Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act
H. Con. Res. 302—Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes
April 1, 2008
H.R. 5501—Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008
March 13, 2008
H.R. 3773—FISA Amendments Act of 2008
March 12, 2008
H.Con.Res. 312—Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2009
March 12, 2008
H.R. 5578—To extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008
H.R. 3361—Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007
H.Res. 991—Recognizing the exceptional sacrifice of the 69th Infantry Regiment, known as the Fighting 69th, in support of the Global War on Terror
H.Res. 953—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad
March 11, 2008
H.R. 2082 Veto Override—Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
H.Res. 895—Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes
March 11, 2008
H.R. 5492—To authorize the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a greenhouse facility at its museum support facility in Suitland, Maryland, and for other purposes
H.Res. 936—Honoring the 200th anniversary of the Gallatin Report on Roads and Canals, celebrating the national unity the Gallatin Report engendered, and recognizing the vast contributions that national planning efforts have provided to the United States
H.Res. 854—Expressing gratitude to all of the member states of the International Commission of the International Tracing Service (ITS) on ratifying the May 2006 Agreement to amend the 1955 Bonn Accords granting open access to vast Holocaust and other World War II related archives located in Bad Arolsen, Germany
H.Con.Res. 290—Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand
H.Res. 1024—Recognizing the 187th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating Greek and American democracy
H.Res. 945—Raising awareness and promoting education on the criminal justice system by establishing March 2008 as “National Criminal Justice Month”
H.R. 4056—Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act of 2007
H.R. 1312—Arts Require Timely Service (ARTS) Act
H.R. 3361—Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007
H.R. 5563—To reauthorize and reform the national service laws
S. 2733—To temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965
H.Res. 953—Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad
March 10, 2008
H.Res. 537—Expressing support for the designation and goals of “National 9-1-1 Education Month,” and for other purposes
H.R. 3196—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Port Jervis, New York, as the “E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building”
H.R. 4166—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 701 East Copeland Drive in Lebanon, Missouri, as the “Steve W. Allee Carrier Annex”
H.Res. 924—Congratulating Iowa State University of Science and Technology for 150 years of leadership and service to the United States and the world as Iowa’s land-grant university
H.Res. 948—Congratulating the University of Kansas (“KU”) football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and having the most successful year in program history
H.Res. 493—Congratulating the women’s water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles, for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Water Polo National Championship, and congratulating UCLA on its 100th NCAA sports national title, making it the most accomplished athletic program in NCAA history
H.R. 3361—Pension Protection Technical Corrections Act of 2007
March 6, 2008
H.R. 2857—Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act
H.R. 2857—Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act Amendments
March 5, 2008
H.R. 1424—Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act
Rule for Consideration of H.R. 1424—Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act
March 5, 2008
H.R. 1084—Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2007
H.Con.Res. 278—Supporting Taiwan’s fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008
H.Res. 951—Condemning the ongoing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations
H.Con.Res. 292—Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments
H.R. 4774—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10250 John Saunders Road in San Antonio, Texas, as the “Cyndi Taylor Krier Post Office Building”
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
H.R. 5220—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3800 SW. 185th Avenue in Beaverton, Oregon, as the “Major Arthur Chin Post Office Building
H.R. 5400—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 160 East Washington Street in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, as the “Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Building”
S.J.Res. 25—A joint resolution providing for the appointment of John W. McCarter as a citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution
H.R. 5159—Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008
H.Con.Res. 307—Expressing the sense of Congress that Members’ Congressional papers should be properly maintained and encouraging Members to take all necessary measures to manage and preserve these papers
H.Res. 1007—Expressing the condolences of the House to those affected by the devastating shooting incident of February 14, 2008, at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois
H.Res. 1013—Expressing the sense of Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance
March 4, 2008
H.R. 1143—To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purpose
H.R. 1311—Nevada Cancer Institute Expansion Act
H.R. 3111—Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial Enhancement Act of 2007
H.R. 5137—To ensure that hunting remains a purpose of the New River Gorge National River
H.Res. 845—Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park
H.Res. 807—Honoring the life of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, champion of the Florida Everglades and founder of Florida’s environmental movement
H.R. 816—Orchard Detention Basin Flood Control Act
H.R. 3473—Bountiful City Land Consolidation Act
H.Res. 698—Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Congressional Cemetery
H.R. 1922—Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Act of 2007
H.R. 419—Wright Brothers-Dunbar National Historical Park Designation Act
February 27, 2008
H.R. 5351—Rule for the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act
H.R. 5351—Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act
February 27, 2008
H.R. 5264—Trade Preference Extension Act of 2008
S. 2478—A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 59 Colby Corner in East Hampstead, New Hampshire, as the “Captain Jonathan D. Grassbaugh Post Office”
S. 2478—A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service known as the Southpark Station in Alexandria, Louisiana, as the John “Marty” Thiels Southpark Station, in honor and memory of Thiels, a Louisiana postal worker who was killed in the line of duty on October 4, 2007
H.R. 3936—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 116 Helen Highway in Cleveland, Georgia, as the “Sgt. Jason Harkins Post Office Building”
H.R. 3803—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3100 Cashwell Drive in Goldsboro, North Carolina, as the “John Henry Wooten, Sr. Post Office Building”
H.R. 4454—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3050 Hunsinger Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, as the “Iraq and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building”, in honor of the servicemen and women from Louisville, Kentucky, who died in service during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
H.R. 3721—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1190 Lorena Road in Lorena, Texas, as the “Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building”
S.Con.Res. 67—A concurrent resolution establishing the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
S.Con.Res. 68—A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
February 26, 2008
H.R. 3521—Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act
H.R. 3521—Amendments to the Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act
February 25, 2008
H. Res. 978—Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3-7, 2008, as “School Social Work Week” to promote awareness of the vital role of school social workers in schools, and in the community as a whole, in helping students prepare for their future as productive citizens
H. Res. 930—Supporting the goals and ideals of “Career and Technical Education Month”
H. Res. 961—Commending the Alaska Army National Guard for its service to the State of Alaska and the citizens of the United States
H.Res. 944—Honoring the service and accomplishments of Lieutenant General Russel L. Honore, United States Army, for his 37 years of service on behalf of the United States
H.R.___ —To provide for the continued minting and issuance of certain $1 coins in 2008
February 14, 2008
H. Res. 982—Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 979) recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary and for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 980) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas
February 13, 2008
H.R. 5349—To Extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 21 Days
H.R. 3521—Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act
H.R. 3521—Amendments to the Public Housing Asset Management Improvement Act
February 13, 2008
H. Res. 917—Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week, and for other purposes
H.R. 1834—National Ocean Exploration Program Act
H. Res. 966—Honoring African American inventors, past and present, for their leadership, courage, and significant contributions to our national competitiveness
H.Con.Res. 289—Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary
H.R. 4169—American Braille Flag Memorial Act
H. Res. 790—Commending the people of the State of Washington for showing their support for the needs of the State of Washington's veterans and encouraging residents of other States to pursue creative ways to show their own support for veterans
H. Res. 963—Supporting the goals and ideals of National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week, and for other purposes
S. 2571—A bill to make technical corrections to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
February 12, 2008
H.Res. 954—Honoring the life of senior Border Patrol agent Luis A. Aguilar, who lost his life in the line of duty near Yuma, Arizona, on January 19, 2008
H.R. 2251—Acadia National Park Improvement Act of 2007
H.R. 3332—Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2007
H.Res. 868—Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the declaration of Muir Woods National Monument by President Theodore Roosevelt
H.Con.Res. 209—Expressing the sense of Congress that the Museum of the American Quilter's Society, located in Paducah, Kentucky, should be designated as the “National Quilt Museum of the United States”
H.R. 29—To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River, California, and for other purposes
H.R. 664—Dana Point Desalination Project Authorization Act
H.R. 5270—Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2008
H.Res. 909—Commemorating the courage of the Haitian soldiers that fought for American independence in the “Siege of Savannah” and for Haiti's independence and renunciation of slavery
H.Res. 960—Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most remarkable postseason runs in professional sports history
H.Con.Res. 281—Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln’s belief
H.R. 3468—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1704 Weeksville Road in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, as the “Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, Sr. Post Office”
H.R. 3532—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5815 McLeod Street in Lula, Georgia, as the “Private Johnathon Millican Lula Post Office”
H.R. 4203—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3035 Stone Mountain Street in Lithonia, Georgia, as the “Jamaal RaShard Addison Post Office Building”
H.R. 5135—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Greenway Street in Derby, Kansas, as the “Sergeant Jamie O. Maugans Post Office Building”
H.Res. __—Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Tom Lantos
February 7, 2008
H.R. 5140—Senate-Amended: Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act
H.R. 4137—College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007
H.R. 4137—Amendments to the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007
February 6, 2008
H.Con.Res. 273—Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
H. Res. 867—Commending the Houston Dynamo soccer team for winning the 2007 Major League Soccer Cup
H. Res. 942—Recognizing the significance of Black History Month
H. Res. 931—Expressing support for designation of February 17, 2008, as “Race Day in America” and highlighting the 50th running of the Daytona 500
H.Res. 943—Remembering the space shuttle Challenger disaster and honoring its crew members, who lost their lives on January 28, 1986
H.Con.Res. 287—Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the United States Explorer I satellite, the world's first scientific spacecraft, and the birth of the United States space exploration program
H.Res. 907—Congratulating the X PRIZE Foundation's leadership in inspiring a new generation of viable, super-efficient vehicles
H.Res. 947—Congratulating Lee Myung-Bak on his election to the Presidency of the Republic of Korea and wishing him well during his time of transition and his inauguration on February 25, 2008
H.Con.Res. 283—Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya
H.R. 4848—To Extend for One Year Parity in the Application of Certain Limits to Mental Health Benefits
S.781—Do-Not-Call Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007
January 29, 2008
H.R. 5140—Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act
H.R. 1528—The New England National Scenic Trail Designation Act
January 28, 2008
H.R. 4240—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10799 West Alameda Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, as the “Felix Sparks Post Office Building”
S. 2110—A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 427 North Street in Taft, California, as the “Larry S. Pierce Post Office”
H.Res. 832—Honoring the Texas Water Development Board on its selection as a recipient of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2007 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Performance and Innovation Award
H.Res. 845—Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park
H.R. 3712—To designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1716 Spielbusch Avenue in Toledo, Ohio, as the “James M. & Thomas W.L. Ashley Customs Building and United States Courthouse”
H.R. 4140—To designate the Port Angeles Federal Building in Port Angeles, Washington, as the “Richard B. Anderson Federal Building”
H.R. 3913—To amend the International Center Act to authorize the lease or sublease of certain property described in such Act to an entity other than a foreign government or international organization if certain conditions are met
H.Res. 933—Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2007 Bowl Championship Series national championship game
H.Res. 938—Commending the West Virginia University Mountaineer football team for exemplifying the pride, determination, and spirit of the Mountain State and overcoming adversity with skill, commitment, and teamwork to win the 2008 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
H.R. 5104—To extend the Protect America Act of 2007 for 30 days
January 23, 2008
H.R 3963—Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act
January 23, 2008
H.R. 3873—Section 515 Rural Housing Property Transfer Improvement Act of 2007
H.R. 3959—To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the phase-in of actuarial rates for certain pre-FIRM properties
H.Res. 916—Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools
H.Res. 908—Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month
H.Res. 932—Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4 through February 8, 2008 as “National School Counseling Week”
H.Res. 493—Congratulating the women's water polo team of the University of California, Los Angeles, for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women’s Water Polo National Championship, and congratulating UCLA on its 100th NCAA sports national title, making it the most accomplished athletic program in NCAA history
H.Res. 852—Raising awareness and encouraging prevention of stalking by establishing January 2008 as “National Stalking Awareness Month”
H.R. 3992—Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007
H.R. 3971—Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2007
January 22, 2008
H.R. 3988—A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, as the “Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack Post Office Building”
H.R. 4211—A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 725 Roanoke Avenue in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, as the “Judge Richard B. Allsbrook Post Office”
H.R. 3720—To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue in Waco, Texas, as the “Army PFC Juan Alonso Covarrubias Post Office Building”
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
H.R. 409—To amend title 23, United States Code, to inspect highway tunnels
H.Res. 772—Recognizing the American Highway Users Alliance on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, and for other purposes
H.Res. 866—Honoring the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard whose tireless work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the United States have led to the Coast Guard seizing over 350,000 pounds of cocaine at sea during 2007, far surpassing all of our previous records
H.R. 3432—200th Anniversary Commemoration Commission of the Abolition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Act of 2007
January 17, 2008
H.R. 3524—HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act
H.R. 3524—Amendments to the HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act
January 16, 2008
H.R. 2768—Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER)
H.R. 2768—Amendments to the Supplemental Mine Improvement and New Emergency Response Act (S-MINER)
H.R. 1585—National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 Veto
January 16, 2008
H.Res. 912—Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan
H.Res. 918—Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4253 with an amendment—Military Reservist and Veteran Small Business Reauthorization and Opportunity Act of 2007
H.R. 4896—National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
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