Law and Government Legislation regarding 'History' in Federal Government

Commends Langston Golf Course in Washington, D.C., its general management, and the Royal Golf and Wake Robin Golf Clubs for their historical and ongoing contributions to the local community and the nation.

Calls for the Director of the National Park Service and the Secretary of the Interior to give appropriate consideration to such park's future budget needs.

Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.

Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.

Expresses gratitude to the coalition forces and other international supporters for their contribution and sacrifice in the efforts to bring peace to Iraq.

Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 North Kidd Street in Ionia, Michigan, as the "Alonzo Woodruff Post Office Building."

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.

Wishes Chinese-Americans and all those who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the 69th Infantry Regiment, or the Fighting 69th, as one of the great regiments in American military history that has continually participated in the Global War on Terror since the attack on September 11, 2001, as it deploys to Afghanistan.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) the 250th anniversary of the Naming of Pittsburgh; and (2) that Pittsburgh 250 is organizing the commemoration.

Encourages learning about how the Forbes Campaign, the opening of the Gateway to the West, the industrialization of America, and the environmental transformation of Pittsburgh helped to make America.

Condemns President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hateful and anti-Semitic statements regarding Israel and the Holocaust.

Calls on all member states of the United Nations to publicly condemn President Ahmadinejad's statements as a violation of the principles of both the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.

Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.

Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.

Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Resolves that the Senate desires the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy and would welcome its return as a goodwill gesture from the North Korean people.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Requests that the President issue a proclamation each year recognizing the anniversary of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

Encourages state and local governments and local educational agencies to devote sufficient time to study and appreciate the reverence and respect Abraham Lincoln had for the significance and importance of the Declaration of Independence in the development of American history, jurisprudence, and the spread of freedom around the world.

Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Boundary Revision Act - Adjusts the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site in the state of New York to include approximately 261 acres of land identified as the "PROPOSED PARK BOUNDARY" as depicted on the "Boundary Map, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site," dated January 2005.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire such lands and interests from a willing seller.

Expresses the need for a comprehensive diplomatic initiative led by the United States, the Republic of Iraq, and the international community to ensure the establishment of a cohesive government in Iraq.

Expresses condolences to the number of Iraqis who have been killed, displaced, or wounded.

Recognizes that the U.S. government owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women who have served in Iraq and who now deserve comprehensive rehabilitation and assistance.

Recognizes and expresses appreciation for the courageous and loyal contributions made by the American soldiers detained in Berga, Germany, during World War II and encourages the people of the United States to recognize their service and loyalty.

Kalaupapa Memorial Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to authorize Ka `Ohana O Kalaupapa, a nonprofit organization consisting of patient residents at Kalaupapa National Historical Park, to establish a memorial at the location(s) approved by the Secretary at Kalawao or Kalaupapa within the boundaries of Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the island of Molokai, Hawaii, to honor those individuals who were forcibly relocated to Kalaupapa Peninsula from 1866 to 1969.

Minute Man National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act - Modifies the boundary of Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts to include a certain area generally depicted on the map entitled "Minute Man National Historical Park Proposed Boundary," dated July 2007.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes the foresight of President Theodore Roosevelt in using the Antiquities Act in declaring Muir Woods National Monument.

Recognizes the 100 years of careful preservation of America's Coastal Redwood forest within Muir Woods National Monument, and the natural and historical importance of the Monument in California and to the nation.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Pays tribute, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to: (1) the U.S. service members and civilians who died in the attack; and (2) members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."

St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission to plan and execute programs and activities to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida.

Recommends the establishment of National Surveyors Week.

St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission to plan and execute programs and activities to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Alpena, Michigan, as the "Lieutenant Colonel Clement C. Van Wagoner Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic."

Act Commemorating the LITE, or Lifetime Innovations of Thomas Edison - Establishes the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in New Jersey as a unit of the National Park System.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Encourages the people of the United States to demonstrate their support for veterans on Veterans Day each year.

Encourages schools and teachers to educate students on the great contributions veterans have made to the country and its history, both while serving as members of the Armed Forces and after completing their service.

Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area Act of 2007 - Establishes the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. Designates the Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance as the coordinating entity for the Area. Prohibits the Alliance from using federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property or any interest in real property. Requires the Alliance to develop and submit a management plan for the Area.

Chisholm Trail and Great Western Trail Studies Act - Amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct separate studies to consider the designation of the Chisholm Trail and the Great Western Trail for study and potential addition to the National Trails System. Requires the Secretary to identify the point at which such Trails originated south of San Antonio, Texas.

Recognizes the Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as the official national museum of Navy SEALs and their predecessors, including the Underwater Demolition Teams, Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Maritime Units, and Amphibious Scouts and Raiders.

Green McAdoo School National Historic Site Study Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the site of Green McAdoo School in Clinton, Tennessee, so as to evaluate the national significance of the site and the suitability and feasibility of designating it as a unit of the National Park System.

National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers.

Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and the Steel and Aluminum Energy Conservation and Technology Competitiveness Act of 1988.

Battle of Matewan Study Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to complete a special resource study of the sites and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, associated with the Battle of Matewan (the Matewan Massacre) of May 19, 1920, to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic areas as a unit of the National Park System.

Amends the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to make the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Incorporated (the Corporation) the local coordinating entity for the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, assuming the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission's duties in implementing the Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan for the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor.

Extends the the authorization of appropriations to implement the management action plan created by the Commission through FY2012.

Terminates the Secretary's authority to provide assistance under such Act five years after this Act's enactment.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate the significance of the 1816 Farmington Quaker Meetinghouse in Farmington, New York, as well as the suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (NPS) as part of the Women's Rights National Historical Park.