[DOCID: f:hc10.txt] HISTORY OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ======================================================================== No. Index Key and History of Bill ________________________________________________________________________ HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS H. Con. Res. 1.--Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government. Passed House Jan. 4, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Rules and Administration Jan. 8, 2007. H. Con. Res. 2.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that schools in the United States should honor the contributions of individuals from the territories of the United States by including such contributions in the teaching of United States history. Referred to Education and Labor Jan. 4, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 23, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources June 24 (Legislative day of June 23), 2008. H. Con. Res. 5.--Expressing support for the designation and goals of ``Hire a Veteran Week'' and encouraging the President to issue a proclamation supporting those goals. Referred to Veterans' Affairs and in addition to Armed Services Jan. 4, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Jan. 30, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2007; Roll No. 73: 411- 0. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans' Affairs Jan. 31, 2007. H. Con. Res. 7.--Calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and to step up their efforts to stop the genocide in Darfur. Referred to Foreign Affairs Jan. 4, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Apr. 25, 2007; Roll No. 259: 425-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 26, 2007. Reported with amendments June 28, 2007; no written report. H. Con. Res. 20.--Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process. Referred to Foreign Affairs Jan. 9, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 30, 2007; Roll No. 63: 364-34. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2007. Referred to Foreign Relations Feb. 17, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Mar. 15, 2007. H. Con. Res. 21.--Calling on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and the United Nations Charter because of his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel. Referred to Foreign Affairs Jan. 9, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules June 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 20, 2007; Roll No. 513: 411-2. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 21, 2007. H. Con. Res. 25.--Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than January 1, 2025, the agricultural, forestry, and working land of the United States should provide from renewable resources not less than 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States and continue to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed, and fiber. Referred to Agriculture and in addition to Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources Jan. 10, 2007. Reported from Agriculture Sept. 24, 2007; Rept. 110-344, Pt. I. Energy and Commerce and Natural Resources discharged Sept. 24, 2007. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 15, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Oct. 16, 2007. H. Con. Res. 31.--Honoring the Mare Island Original 21ers for their efforts to remedy racial discrimination in employment at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. Referred to Education and Labor Jan. 12, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Jan. 16, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 17, 2007; Roll No. 27: 416-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 18, 2007. H. Con. Res. 32.--Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 12, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 20, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services May 21, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate June 24 (Legislative day of June 23), 2008. H. Con. Res. 34.--Honoring the life of Percy Lavon Julian, a pioneer in the field of organic chemistry research and development and the first and only African American chemist to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences. Referred to Science and Technology Jan. 18, 2007. Reported Jan. 29, 2007; Rept. 110-4. House Calendar. Considered under suspension of rules Jan. 30, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Jan. 31, 2007; Roll No. 65: 418-0. Received in Senate Jan. 31, 2007. Passed Senate Feb. 1, 2007. H. Con. Res. 35.--Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Feb. 5, 2007; Roll No. 75: 396-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Feb. 6, 2007. H. Con. Res. 38.--Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. Passed House Jan. 19, 2007. Received in Senate and passed with amendment Jan. 22, 2007. House agreed to Senate amendment Jan. 23, 2007. H. Con. Res. 41.--Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives. Passed House Jan. 23, 2007. Received in Senate and passed Jan. 23, 2007. H. Con. Res. 42.--Honoring the heroic service and sacrifice of the 6,500 glider pilots of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 23, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Mar. 20, 2007; Roll No. 161: 421-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Mar. 21, 2007. H. Con. Res. 44 (S. Con. Res. 10).--Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 98th anniversary. Referred to the Judiciary Jan. 24, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 12, 2007; Roll No. 94: 410-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Feb. 13, 2007. Reported Mar. 1, 2007; no written report. Passed Senate Mar. 23, 2007. H. Con. Res. 47 (S. Con. Res. 12).--Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Medal of Honor Day to celebrate and honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 30, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 27, 2007; Roll No. 103: 411-0. Received in Senate Feb. 28, 2007. Passed Senate Mar. 1, 2007. H. Con. Res. 49 (S. Con. Res. 26).--Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart and commending recipients of the Purple Heart for their courageous demonstrations of gallantry and heroism on behalf of the United States. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 31, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 30, 2007. Received in Senate July 31, 2007. Referred to Armed Services Aug. 3, 2007. H. Con. Res. 52.--Supporting the goals and ideals of American Heart Month. Referred to Energy and Commerce Jan. 31, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Feb. 27, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 28, 2007; Roll No. 111: 412-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 1, 2007. H. Con. Res. 53.--Celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during National Architecture Week. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Feb. 5, 2007. H. Con. Res. 54.--Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in Southwest Louisiana. Referred to Natural Resources Feb. 5, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House June 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation June 7, 2007. H. Con. Res. 60.--Expressing support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day, and for other purposes. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Feb. 7, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Nov. 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans' Affairs Nov. 6, 2007. H. Con. Res. 61.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts. Referred to House Administration Feb. 8, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 17, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Rules and Administration Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 62.--Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Feb. 8, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 6, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Mar. 7, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 16, 2007. H. Con. Res. 63 (H. Res. 157).--Disapproving of the decision of the President announced on January 10, 2007, to deploy more than 20,000 additional United States combat troops to Iraq. Referred to Armed Services and in addition to Foreign Affairs Feb. 12, 2007. Considered Feb. 13, 14, 15, 2007. Passed House Feb. 16 (Legislative day of Feb. 15), 2007; Roll No. 99: 246- 182. Received in Senate Feb. 16, 2007. Referred to Foreign Relations Feb. 17, 2007. H. Con. Res. 66.--Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Referred to House Administration Feb. 15, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Mar. 21, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 22, 2007; Roll No. 181: 424-0. Received in Senate Mar. 23, 2007. Passed Senate Mar. 26, 2007. H. Con. Res. 67.--Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House Feb. 16, 2007. Received in Senate Feb. 16, 2007. Passed Senate Feb. 17, 2007; Roll No. 52: 47-33. H. Con. Res. 68.--Honoring the life and accomplishments of Gian Carlo Menotti and recognizing the success of the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, South Carolina, which he founded. Referred to Education and Labor Feb. 16, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 25, 2007. Received in Senate Apr. 26, 2007. Passed Senate May 10, 2007. H. Con. Res. 71.--Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the Nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Feb. 16, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 16, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Apr. 17, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 74 (S. Con. Res. 63).--Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for additional research into the chronic neurological condition hydrocephalus, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Feb. 16, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 27, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Feb. 28, 2007. H. Con. Res. 76.--Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its past contributions to space research, and looking forward to future accomplishments. Referred to Science and Technology Mar. 1, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Apr. 16, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 17, 2007; Roll No. 218: 406-0. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 18, 2007. Reported from the Judiciary May 24, 2007; no written report. Passed Senate June 20, 2007. H. Con. Res. 79 (H. Con. Res. 311).--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 5, 2007. Reported May 8, 2007; Rept. 110-133. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House May 15, 2007. Received in Senate and passed May 16, 2007. H. Con. Res. 80 (S. Con. Res. 16).--Calling on the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) to recommit to a political solution to the conflict in northern Uganda and to recommence vital peace talks, and urging immediate and substantial support for the ongoing peace process from the United States and the international community. Referred to Foreign Affairs Mar. 5, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 18, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 19, 2007. H. Con. Res. 87 (S. Con. Res. 39).--Supporting the goals and ideals of a world day of remembrance for road crash victims. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Mar. 8, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House July 16, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation July 17, 2007. H. Con. Res. 88.--Honoring the life of Ernest Gallo. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Mar. 9, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 16, 2007. Received in Senate Apr. 17, 2007. Passed Senate Apr. 18, 2007. H. Con. Res. 94.--Encouraging the elimination of harmful fishing subsidies that contribute to overcapacity in commercial fishing fleets worldwide and that lead to the overfishing of global fish stocks. Referred to Natural Resources Mar. 20, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation June 7, 2007. H. Con. Res. 95.--Honoring the career and research accomplishments of Frances E. Allen, the 2006 recipient of the A.M. Turing Award. Referred to Science and Technology Mar. 20, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 1, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 2, 2007. H. Con. Res. 99 (H. Res. 275) (S. Con. Res. 21).--Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. Reported from the Budget Mar. 23, 2007; Rept. 110-69. Union Calendar. Considered Mar. 28, 2007. Passed House Mar. 29, 2007; Roll No. 212: 216-210. H. Con. Res. 100.--Condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society. Referred to Foreign Affairs Mar. 26, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Apr. 17, 2007; Roll No. 216: 414-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Apr. 18, 2007. H. Con. Res. 103.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Mar. 29, 2007; Roll No. 213: 214-192. Received in Senate and passed Mar. 29, 2007. 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. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Mar. 29, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House May 8, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 9, 2007. H. Con. Res. 112.--Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage Day. Referred to Education and Labor Apr. 17, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House May 1, 2007; Roll No. 271: 345-73. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 2, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 1, 2008. H. Con. Res. 116.--Expressing the sense of Congress that the National Museum of Wildlife Art, located in Jackson, Wyoming, shall be designated as the ``National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States''. Referred to Natural Resources Apr. 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House June 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources June 7, 2007. Reported Sept. 17, 2007; Rept. 110-166. Indefinitely postponed June 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 117.--Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Apr. 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House May 8, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 9, 2007. H. Con. Res. 118 (S. Con. Res. 28).--Congratulating the City of Chicago for being chosen to represent the United States in the international competition to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select Chicago as the site of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Referred to Foreign Affairs Apr. 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House May 1, 2007. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar May 2, 2007. Indefinitely postponed June 13, 2007. See S. Con. Res. 28 for further action. H. Con. Res. 121.--Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes. Referred to Education and Labor Apr. 19, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 25, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Apr. 26, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 15, 2007. H. Con. Res. 122.--Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day. Referred to Energy and Commerce Apr. 20, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Nov. 13, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Environment and Public Works Nov. 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 123 (H. Con. Res. 309).--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Apr. 20, 2007. Reported May 8, 2007; Rept. 110- 134. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House May 15, 2007. Received in Senate and passed May 16, 2007. H. Con. Res. 124.--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Apr. 20, 2007. Reported May 7, 2007; Rept. 110-123. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House May 7, 2007. Received in Senate and passed May 8, 2007. H. Con. Res. 128.--Authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, Gerald Rudolph Ford. Referred to House Administration Apr. 25, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House May 22, 2007. Received in Senate and passed May 23, 2007. H. Con. Res. 133.--Supporting the goals and ideals of a Long-Term Care Awareness Week. Referred to Energy and Commerce Apr. 26, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 15, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Oct. 16, 2007. H. Con. Res. 134.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities. Referred to Energy and Commerce Apr. 30, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 21, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 2, 2008. H. Con. Res. 136.--Expressing the sense of Congress regarding high level visits to the United States by democratically-elected officials of Taiwan. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 1, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 30, 2007. Received in Senate July 31, 2007. Referred to Foreign Relations Aug. 3, 2007. H. Con. Res. 138.--Supporting National Men's Health Week. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 1, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 3, 2008; Roll No. 367: 362-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 4, 2008. H. Con. Res. 139.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 1, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 23, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations July 24, 2007. H. Con. Res. 140.--Recognizing the low presence of minorities in the financial services industry and minorities and women in upper level positions of management, and expressing the sense of the Congress that active measures should be taken to increase the demographic diversity of the financial services industry. Referred to Financial Services and in addition to Education and Labor May 3, 2007. Reported amended from Financial Services July 30, 2007; Rept. 110-278, Pt. I. Education and Labor discharged. July 30, 2007. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 24, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Sept. 25, 2007. H. Con. Res. 142.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a National Pet Week. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 3, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 25, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry June 26, 2007. H. Con. Res. 143 (S. Con. Res. 32).--Honoring the 50th anniversary of Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 7, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed House amended July 30, 2007. Received in Senate July 31, 2007. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Aug. 3, 2007. H. Con. Res. 147.--Recognizing 200 years of research, service to the people of the United States, and stewardship of the marine environment by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies, and for other purposes. Referred to Natural Resources and in addition to Science and Technology May 10, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Dec. 4, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 5, 2007; Roll No. 1129: 414-0. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Dec. 6, 2007. H. Con. Res. 148 (H. Con. Res. 364).--Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 14, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House June 18, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary June 19, 2007. H. Con. Res. 151.--Noting the disturbing pattern of killings of dozens of independent journalists in Russia over the last decade, and calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to authorize cooperation with outside investigators in solving those murders. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 22, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 18, 2007; Roll No. 500: 388-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 19, 2007. H. Con. Res. 152.--Relating to the 40th anniversary of the reunification of the City of Jerusalem. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 22, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 7, 2007. 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. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 22, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Apr. 1, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Apr. 2, 2008. H. Con. Res. 155 (H. Res. 1237).--Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and more effectively facing the challenges of the future. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 23, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House June 18, 2007. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar June 19, 2007. Indefinitely postponed Jan. 22 (Legislative day of Jan. 3), 2008. H. Con. Res. 158.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House May 24, 2007. Received in Senate and passed May 24, 2007. H. Con. Res. 162.--Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces. Referred to Armed Services May 24, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Nov. 6, 2007; Roll No. 1041: 409-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Nov. 8, 2007. H. Con. Res. 163.--Expressing the sense of Congress in support of further research and activities to increase public awareness, professional education, diagnosis, and treatment of Dandy- Walker syndrome and hydrocephalus. Referred to Energy and Commerce May 24, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules June 24, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 26, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 27, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 164.--Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug. Referred to House Administration June 5, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed House June 12, 2007. Received in Senate June 13, 2007. Passed Senate June 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 165 (S. Con. Res. 36).--Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Driver Safety Week. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 6, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Sept. 6, 2007. H. Con. Res. 172.--Honoring the life of each of the 9 fallen City of Charleston firefighters who lost their lives in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 18, 2007. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 21, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed House June 27, 2007. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar June 28, 2007. Indefinitely postponed Oct. 26, 2007. H. Con. Res. 175.--Expressing the sense of Congress that courts with fiduciary responsibility for a child of a deceased member of the Armed Forces who receives a death gratuity payment under section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, should take into consideration the expression of clear intent of the member regarding the distribution of funds on behalf of the child. Referred to the Judiciary June 26, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House July 23, 2007. Received in Senate July 24, 2007. Passed Senate July 30, 2007. H. Con. Res. 179.--Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House June 28, 2007. Received in Senate and passed June 28, 2007. H. Con. Res. 181.--Recognizing and commending all volunteers and other persons who provide support to the families and children of members of the Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserve personnel, who are deployed in service to the United States. Referred to Armed Services June 28, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Sept. 6, 2007. H. Con. Res. 182 (S. Con. Res. 42).--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. Referred to Energy and Commerce July 12, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Oct. 15, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 16, 2007; Roll No. 971: 414-0. Received in Senate and passed Oct. 17, 2007. H. Con. Res. 185 (S. Con. Res. 41).--Commending the 1st Brigade Combat Team/34th Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard upon its completion of the longest continuous deployment of any United States military unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Referred to Armed Services July 13, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Oct. 1, 2007; Roll No. 924: 378-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Oct. 2, 2007. H. Con. Res. 186.--Honoring the 75th anniversary of Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Referred to Natural Resources July 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 24, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources Sept. 25, 2007. H. Con. Res. 187.--Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dumping of industrial waste into the Great Lakes. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure July 18, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules July 24, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House July 25, 2007; Roll No. 719: 387-26. Received in Senate and referred to Environment and Public Works July 26, 2007. H. Con. Res. 188.--Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Affairs July 18, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 30, 2007. Received in Senate July 31, 2007. Referred to Foreign Relations Aug. 3, 2007. H. Con. Res. 190.--Authorizing printing of the brochure entitled ``How Our Laws Are Made'', the document-sized, annotated version of the United States Constitution, and the pocket version of the United States Constitution. Referred to House Administration July 24, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed House July 24, 2007. Received in Senate and passed July 25, 2007. H. Con. Res. 193.--Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform July 26, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 24, 2007; Roll No. 891: 385-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Sept. 25, 2007. Reported Oct. 4, 2007; no written report. Passed Senate Oct. 16, 2007. H. Con. Res. 195.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that a National Dysphagia Awareness Month should be established. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform July 27, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules June 24, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 26, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 27, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 196.--Authorizing the use of the rotunda and grounds of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Tenzin Gyatso, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. Referred to House Administration and in addition to Transportation and Infrastructure Aug. 1, 2007. Committees discharged. Passed House Sept. 4, 2007. Received in Senate and passed Sept. 5, 2007. 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. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Aug. 1, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Jan. 22, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Jan. 23, 2008. H. Con. Res. 200.--Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. Referred to Foreign Affairs Aug. 2, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Oct. 2, 2007; Roll No. 931: 413-2. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 3, 2007. H. Con. Res. 203.--Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran. Referred to Foreign Affairs Sept. 5, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Oct. 2, 2007; Roll No. 929: 418-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 3, 2007. H. Con. Res. 207.--Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force as an independent military service. Referred to Armed Services Sept. 7, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 18, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Sept. 19, 2007. 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''. Referred to Natural Resources Sept. 14, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 12, 2008. Received in Senate Feb. 13, 2008. Referred to Energy and Natural Resources Apr. 29, 2008. H. Con. Res. 210 (H. Res. 1453).--Supporting the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Sept. 17, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 24, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 25, 2007; Roll No. 897: 415-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Sept. 26, 2007. H. Con. Res. 211.--Supporting the goals and ideals of World Diabetes Day. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Sept. 17, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Nov. 13, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Nov. 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 214.--Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur ``Jack'' Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation. Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 18, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 25, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 26, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 215.--Supporting the designation of a week as ``National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Week''. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Sept. 19, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Dec. 11, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Dec. 12, 2007. H. Con. Res. 217 (H.R. 3580).--To correct technical errors in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 3580. Referred to Energy and Commerce and in addition to House Administration Sept. 24, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 25, 2007. Received in Senate Sept. 25, 2007. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Sept. 27, 2007. H. Con. Res. 222.--Commending NASA Langley Research Center in Virginia on the celebration of its 90th anniversary on October 26 and 27, 2007. Referred to Science and Technology Oct. 2, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Oct. 16, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 17, 2007; Roll No. 978: 421-0. Received in Senate and passed Oct. 18, 2007. H. Con. Res. 223.--Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Oct. 2, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 23), 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 225.--Honoring the 50th anniversary of the dawn of the Space Age, and the ensuing 50 years of productive and peaceful space activities. Referred to Science and Technology Oct. 3, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 16, 2007. Received in Senate Oct. 17, 2007. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Oct. 18, 2007. Reported Nov. 2, 2007; no written report. H. Con. Res. 229.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should seek a review of compliance by all nations with the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas' conservation and management recommendations for Atlantic bluefin tuna and other species, and should pursue strengthened conservation and management measures to facilitate the recovery of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, and for other purposes. Referred to Natural Resources Oct. 9, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Nov. 13, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Nov. 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 230.--Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Oct. 10, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 29, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Oct. 30, 2007. H. Con. Res. 234.--Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refugees from North Korea. Referred to Foreign Affairs Oct. 15, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Oct. 29, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 30, 2007. H. Con. Res. 236.--Recognizing the close relationship between the United States and the Republic of San Marino. Referred to Foreign Affairs Oct. 16, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Nov. 5, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Nov. 7, 2007; Roll No. 1058: 396-0. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Nov. 8, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate with amendment July 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 239.--Recognizing and honoring birthparents who carry out an adoption plan. Referred to Education and Labor Oct. 18, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed House amended Sept. 26, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 246.--Honoring the United States Marine Corps for serving and defending the United States on the anniversary of its founding on November 10, 1775. Referred to Armed Services Nov. 6, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 17, 2007. Received in Senate Dec. 18, 2007. Referred to Armed Services Jan. 22 (Legislative day of Jan. 3), 2008. H. Con. Res. 251.--Commending the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for its work of promoting energy efficiency for 30 years. Referred to Science and Technology Nov. 8, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 5, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources Dec. 6, 2007. H. Con. Res. 254.--Recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Nov. 13, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 17, 2007; Roll No. 1173: 403-1. Received in Senate Dec. 18, 2007. Referred to the Judiciary Dec. 19, 2007. H. Con. Res. 255.--Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States commitment to preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances where sites are desecrated. Referred to Foreign Affairs Nov. 13, 2007. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 23, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 25, 2008; Roll No. 641: 414-1. Received in Senate Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 258 (H.R. 1429).--Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1429. Passed House Nov. 14, 2007. Received in Senate and passed Nov. 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 259.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Nov. 15, 2007; Roll No. 1113: 214- 196. Received in Senate and passed Nov. 15, 2007. H. Con. Res. 261.--Commemorating the centennial anniversary of the sailing of the Navy's ``Great White Fleet,'' launched by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 16, 1907, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, and returning there on February 22, 1909. Referred to Armed Services Nov. 15, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 11, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Dec. 12, 2007. H. Con. Res. 264.--Honoring the University of Hawaii for its 100 years of commitment to public higher education. Referred to Education and Labor Dec. 4, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 11, 2007. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Dec. 12, 2007. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Dec. 17, 2007. H. Con. Res. 269 (H.R. 1585).--Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to correct the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1585. Passed House Dec. 12, 2007. Received in Senate Dec. 12, 2007. Passed Senate Dec. 14, 2007. H. Con. Res. 270 (H.R. 1593).--To make corrections in the enrollment of the bill H.R. 1593. Referred to the Judiciary and in addition to House Administration Dec. 17, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Dec. 17, 2007. Received in Senate Dec. 18, 2007. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 28, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Mar. 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 271.--Providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session of the One Hundred Tenth Congress. Failed of passage Dec. 17, 2007; Roll No. 1167: 184-218. H. Con. Res. 273.--Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Dec. 19, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Feb. 8 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2008. H. Con. Res. 278.--Supporting Taiwan's fourth direct and democratic presidential elections in March 2008. Referred to Foreign Affairs Dec. 19, 2007. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Mar. 5, 2008; Roll No. 92: 409-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 6, 2008. H. Con. Res. 279.--Providing for an adjournment of the House. Passed House Jan. 16, 2008. Received in Senate and passed Jan. 22 (Legislative day of Jan. 3), 2008. H. Con. Res. 281.--Celebrating the birth of Abraham Lincoln and recognizing the prominence the Declaration of Independence played in the development of Abraham Lincoln's beliefs. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Jan. 23, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 12, 2008; Roll No. 45: 357- 0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Feb. 13, 2008. H. Con. Res. 282.--Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. Passed House Jan. 23, 2008. Received in Senate and passed Jan. 24, 2008. H. Con. Res. 283.--Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya. Referred to Foreign Affairs Jan. 23, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Feb. 6, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Feb. 7, 2008; Roll No. 34: 405-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Feb. 8 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2008. 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. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Jan. 29, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 5, 2008; Roll No. 98: 412-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Mar. 6, 2008. 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. Referred to Science and Technology Jan. 29, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 6, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Feb. 7 (Legislative day of Feb. 6), 2008. H. Con. Res. 289.--Honoring and praising the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on the occasion of its 99th anniversary. Referred to the Judiciary Feb. 7, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Feb. 13, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Feb. 14, 2008; Roll No. 64: 403-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Feb. 25, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Mar. 5, 2008. H. Con. Res. 290 (S. Con. Res. 66).--Commemorating the 175th anniversary of the special relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand. Referred to Foreign Affairs Feb. 7, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Mar. 11, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Mar. 12, 2008. H. Con. Res. 292.--Honoring Margaret Truman Daniel and her lifetime of accomplishments. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Feb. 12, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 5, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Mar. 6, 2008. Reported Apr. 24, 2008; no written report. H. Con. Res. 293.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Feb. 13, 2008; Roll No. 56: 215-203. Received in Senate Feb. 13, 2008. Passed Senate Feb. 14, 2008. H. Con. Res. 295.--Expressing the deepest appreciation of Congress to the families of members of the United States Armed Forces. Referred to Armed Services Feb. 13, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules July 14, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 16, 2008; Roll No. 508: 415-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services July 17, 2008. H. Con. Res. 296.--Expressing support for the designation of August 2008 as ``National Heat Stroke Awareness Month'' to raise awareness and encourage prevention of heat stroke. Referred to Energy and Commerce Feb. 13, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 30, 2008. Received in Senate July 31, 2008. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Aug. 1, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 297 (S. Con. Res. 94).--Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. Referred to Armed Services Feb. 14, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 14, 2008; Roll No. 488: 378-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services July 15, 2008. H. Con. Res. 299.--Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Referred to Energy and Commerce Feb. 14, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 15, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions July 16, 2008. H. Con. Res. 300.--Recognizing the necessity for the United States to maintain its significant leadership role in improving the health and promoting the resiliency of coral reef ecosystems, and for other purposes. Referred to Natural Resources Feb. 15, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 21, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation May 22, 2008. H. Con. Res. 302.--Supporting the observance of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Feb. 25, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 31, 2008; Roll No. 149: 371-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Apr. 1 (Legislative day of Mar. 13), 2008. H. Con. Res. 305.--Recognizing the importance of bicycling in transportation and recreation. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Feb. 28, 2008. Reported May 19, 2008; Rept. 110-653. House Calendar. Considered under suspension of rules May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 21, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation June 2, 2008. H. Con. Res. 306.--Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Referred to House Administration Mar. 4, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Mar. 10, 2008. Received in Senate and passed Mar. 11, 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. Referred to House Administration Mar. 4, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Mar. 5, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Mar. 6, 2008. Reported Apr. 22, 2008; no written report. Passed Senate June 20 (Legislative day of June 19), 2008. H. Con. Res. 308.--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 4, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Apr. 30, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 1, 2008; Roll No. 237: 412-0. Received in Senate May 2, 2008. Passed Senate May 7, 2008. H. Con. Res. 309 (H. Con. Res. 123).--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 4, 2008. Reported May 19, 2008; Rept. 110- 656. House Calendar. Considered under suspension of rules May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 21, 2008. Received in Senate June 2, 2008. Passed Senate June 3, 2008. H. Con. Res. 310.--Expressing support for a national day of remembrance for Harriet Ross Tubman. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Mar. 5, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 1, 2008; Roll No. 150: 416-0. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary Apr. 2, 2008. H. Con. Res. 311 (H. Con. Res. 79).--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Mar. 6, 2008. Reported June 3, 2008; Rept. 110-675. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House June 4, 2008. Received in Senate and passed June 5, 2008. H. Con. Res. 312 (H. Res. 1036) (H. Res. 1190) (S. Con. Res. 70).--Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. Reported from the Budget Mar. 7, 2008; Rept. 110-543. Union Calendar. Considered Mar. 12, 2008. Passed House Mar. 13, 2008; Roll No. 141: 212- 207. Laid on the table pursuant to H. Res. 1190 May 14, 2008. See S. Con. Res. 70 for further action. H. Con. Res. 313.--Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the 5 years of service and sacrifice of our troops and their families in the war in Iraq and to remember those who are serving our Nation in Afghanistan and throughout the world. Passed House Mar. 10, 2008. Received in Senate and passed Mar. 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 316.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Mar. 12, 2008; Roll No. 132: 211-204. Received in Senate Mar. 12, 2008. Passed Senate Mar. 14 (Legislative day of Mar. 13), 2008. H. Con. Res. 317.--Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum. Referred to Foreign Affairs Mar. 14, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules May 5, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 6, 2008; Roll No. 251: 413-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations May 7, 2008. H. Con. Res. 318 (S. Con. Res. 72).--Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Referred to Foreign Affairs Mar. 14, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 10, 2008; Roll No. 395: 411-0. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar June 11, 2008. Passed Senate Aug. 1, 2008. 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. Referred to Foreign Affairs Apr. 4, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Apr. 22, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 23, 2008; Roll No. 210: 417-0. Received in Senate and passed Apr. 24, 2008. H. Con. Res. 323 (S. Con. Res. 73).--Expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. Referred to Energy and Commerce Apr. 8, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 22, 2008. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar Apr. 23, 2008. H. Con. Res. 325.--Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission's Historical Preservation and Museum Program, which began on June 15, 1958, and for other purposes. Referred to Natural Resources Apr. 9, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 21, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 22, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate June 12, 2008. H. Con. Res. 330 (S. Con. Res. 77).--Supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Referred to the Judiciary Apr. 17, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Apr. 30, 2008. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar May 1, 2008. H. Con. Res. 331 (S. Con. Res. 81).--Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week, and for other purposes. Referred to Energy and Commerce Apr. 17, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 14, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions May 19, 2008. H. Con. Res. 332.--Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Referred to Foreign Affairs Apr. 24, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 10, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 334.--Supporting the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Apr. 24, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended May 21, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 22, 2008. H. Con. Res. 335.--Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure Apr. 24, 2008. Reported June 3, 2008; Rept. 110-676. House Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House June 4, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Rules and Administration June 5, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate June 20 (Legislative day of June 19), 2008. H. Con. Res. 336.--Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans. Referred to Veterans' Affairs Apr. 29, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 10, 2008; Roll No. 396: 417-0. Received in Senate and referred to Veterans' Affairs June 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 337.--Honoring Seeds of Peace for its 15th anniversary as an organization promoting understanding, reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace in the Middle East, South Asia, and other regions of conflict. Referred to Foreign Affairs Apr. 29, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 10, 2008. Received in Senate June 11, 2008. Passed Senate June 18, 2008. H. Con. Res. 340 (H.R. 493).--To make technical corrections in the enrollment of the bill H. R. 493. Rules suspended. Passed House May 1, 2008. Received in Senate and passed May 1, 2008. H. Con. Res. 344.--Recognizing that we are facing a global food crisis. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 7, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 9, 2008; Roll No. 570: 404-1. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations Sept. 11, 2008. H. Con. Res. 350.--Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, through the International Whaling Commission, should use all appropriate measures to end commercial whaling in all of its forms, including scientific and other special permit whaling, coastal whaling, and community-based whaling, and seek to strengthen the conservation and management measures to facilitate the conservation of whale species, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 14, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 18, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations June 20 (Legislative day of June 19), 2008. H. Con. Res. 351.--Honoring the 225th Anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, New Jersey, in 1783. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 15, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 23), 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 354.--Recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer. Referred to the Judiciary May 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House May 19, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary May 19, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed Senate May 20, 2008. H. Con. Res. 355.--Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. Passed House May 20, 2008; Roll No. 334: 239-175. Received in Senate May 20, 2008. Passed Senate May 22, 2008. H. Con. Res. 358.--Commending the members of the Nevada Army National Guard and Air National Guard for their service to the State of Nevada and the United States. Referred to Armed Services May 20, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 30, 2008. Received in Senate July 31, 2008. Referred to Armed Services Aug. 1, 2008. H. Con. Res. 360.--Recognizing the important social and economic contributions and accomplishments of the New Deal to our Nation on the 75th anniversary of legislation establishing the initial New Deal social and public works programs. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 21, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 27, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 361 (S. Con. Res. 96).--Commemorating Irena Sendler, a woman whose bravery saved the lives of thousands during the Holocaust and remembering her legacy of courage, selflessness, and hope. Referred to Foreign Affairs May 22, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 30, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary July 31, 2008. H. Con. Res. 364 (H. Con. Res. 148).--Recognizing the Significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 22, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 22, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary July 24 (Legislative day of July 23), 2008. H. Con. Res. 365.--Honoring the life of Robert Mondavi. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform May 22, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules June 24, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 26, 2008. Received in Senate and ordered placed on the calendar June 27, 2008. H. Con. Res. 366.--Expressing the sense of Congress that increasing American capabilities in science, mathematics, and technology education should be a national priority. Referred to Science and Technology June 3, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 4, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 5, 2008. H. Con. Res. 369.--Honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th anniversary. Referred to the Judiciary June 10, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 14, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to the Judiciary July 15, 2008. H. Con. Res. 370.--Expressing support for designation of September 2008 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 10, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules June 24, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 26, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 27, 2008. H. Con. Res. 371.--Strongly supporting an immediate and just restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated during the last century by Nazi and Communist regimes. Referred to Foreign Affairs June 11, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 23, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 372.--Supporting the goals and ideals of Black Music Month and to honor the outstanding contributions that African American singers and musicians have made to the United States. Referred to Education and Labor June 12, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House June 23, 2008; Roll No. 439: 353-0. Received in Senate and referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions June 24 (Legislative day of June 23), 2008. H. Con. Res. 374.--Supporting the spirit of peace and desire for unity displayed in the letter from 138 leading Muslim scholars, and in the Pope's response. Referred to Foreign Affairs June 19, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 23, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Foreign Relations Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 375.--To honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes. Referred to Science and Technology June 20, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 9, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation July 10 (Legislative day of July 9), 2008. H. Con. Res. 376.--Congratulating the 2007-2008 National Basketball Association World Champions, the Boston Celtics, on an outstanding and historic season. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 23, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 27, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 377.--Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the beginning of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. Referred to House Administration June 23, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended June 25, 2008. Received in Senate June 26, 2008. Passed Senate June 27, 2008. H. Con. Res. 378.--Expressing support for designation of September 6, 2008, as Louisa Swain Day. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 24, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 27, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Passed Senate Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 379.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House June 24, 2008; Roll No. 445: 225-197. Received in Senate June 24 (Legislative day of June 23), 2008. Passed Senate June 26, 2008. H. Con. Res. 381.--Honoring and recognizing the dedication and achievements of Thurgood Marshall on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Referred to the Judiciary June 24, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 14, 2008. Received in Senate July 15, 2008. Passed Senate July 16, 2008. H. Con. Res. 385.--Condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and for other purposes. Referred to Foreign Affairs June 26, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House July 15, 2008. Received in Senate and referred to Foreign Relations July 16, 2008. H. Con. Res. 386.--Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform June 26, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 24 (Legislative day of Sept. 23), 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 25 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 388.--Expressing the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense and the Federal Voting Assistance Program should take certain additional and timely measures to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and their dependents are provided with reasonable information on how to register to vote and vote in the 2008 general elections. Referred to House Administration and in addition to Armed Services July 8, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 17, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Rules and Administration Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 390.--Honoring the 28th Infantry Division for serving and protecting the United States. Referred to Armed Services July 17, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House amended Sept. 15, 2008; Roll No. 590: 374-0. Received in Senate and referred to Armed Services Sept. 16, 2008. H. Con. Res. 393 (S. Con. Res. 93).--Supporting the goals and ideals of ``National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month''. Referred to Energy and Commerce July 22, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 23, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 25, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 26 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 395.--Authorizing the printing of an additional number of copies of the 23rd edition of the pocket version of the United States Constitution. Referred to House Administration July 23, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House July 23, 2008. Received in Senate July 24 (Legislative day of July 23), 2008. Passed Senate July 26, 2008. H. Con. Res. 398.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House July 30, 2008; Roll No. 537: 213-212. Received in Senate July 30, 2008. Passed Senate July 31, 2008; Roll No. 196: 48-40. Passed Senate July 31, 2008; Roll No. 196: 48-40. H. Con. Res. 405.--Recognizing the first full week of April as ``National Workplace Wellness Week''. Referred to Education and Labor July 31, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 26, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 27 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 408.--Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as ``Rail Town USA''. Referred to Transportation and Infrastructure July 31, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 17, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 18, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Commerce, Science and Transportation Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 410.--Recognizing the FBI on their 100th anniversary. Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 11, 2008. Considered under suspension of rules Sept. 15, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 17, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 415.--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. Referred to the Judiciary Sept. 16, 2008. Rules suspended. Passed House Sept. 17, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 22 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to the Judiciary Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 416.--Commending Barter Theatre on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Referred to Education and Labor Sept. 16, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 26, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 27, 2008. Passed Senate Sept. 30, 2008. H. Con. Res. 426.--Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. Referred to Energy and Commerce Sept. 24, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House amended Sept. 27, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Passed Senate Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 429.--Recognizing the importance of the United States wine industry to the American economy. Referred to Oversight and Government Reform Sept. 25, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Sept. 27, 2008. Received in Senate Sept. 29 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. Referred to Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 435.--Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2, 2008, for ceremonies and activities held in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public. Referred to House Administration Sept. 26, 2008. Committee discharged. Passed House Oct. 2, 2008. Received in Senate Nov. 17 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. H. Con. Res. 440.--Providing for an adjournment or recess of the two Houses. Passed House Sept. 29, 2008; Roll No. 672: 213- 211. Received in Senate and passed with amendments Oct. 2 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. House agreed to Senate amendments Oct. 2, 2008. H. Con. Res. 442 (S. 3001).--Directing the Secretary of the Senate to correct the enrollment of the bill S. 3001. Passed House Oct. 2, 2008. Received in Senate and passed Oct. 3 (Legislative day of Sept. 17), 2008. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________