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Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextTo require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, and for other purposes. 5/15/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue up to 350,000 $1 coins in commemoration of the centennial of the founding of the Boy Scouts of America. Requires the coin design to be emblematic of the 100 years of the organization. Restricts issuance of such coins to February 8 through December 31, 2010. Subjects coin sales to a surcharge of $10 per coin. Requires payment of such surcharges to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation, to be made available to local councils in the form of grants for the extension of Scouting in hard-to-serve areas.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextTo recognize the birthdays of Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Washington-Lincoln Recognition Act of 2007 - States that (the legal public holiday) Washington's Birthday shall be referred to solely as such: (1) by all U.S. entities and officials; and (2) on all federally funded publications. Requests that the President issue an annual proclamation recognizing President Lincoln's birthday.
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Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextHonoring 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. 6/24/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on May 20, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes, on the 12th anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to those brave airmen. Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died. Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (Living Kidney Organ Donation Clarification Act of 2007) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 2/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) full and equitable funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; (3) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; (4) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (5) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (6) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment as early as possible; (7) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from injection drug use; and (8) efforts to link those infected with HIV to accessible care and treatment options.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextCommemorating 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. 5/14/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the contributions of American citizens of Hellenic heritage to the United States and commemorates the 85th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
Latest Action: 06/21/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextHonoring the 50th Anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its past contributions to space research, and looking forward to future accomplishments. 6/20/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) and its contributions to the scientific investigations of the Earth and outer space.
Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress regarding the contribution of the USO to the morale and welfare of the members of the Armed Forces and their families. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Extends gratitude to the United Services Organization (USO) on its 67th anniversary and recognizes that its work in supporting members of the U.S. Armed Forces is critical to their success and mission.
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Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Bill TextRecognizing Virginia's James River as "America's Founding River". 7/30/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes Virginia's James River as America's Founding River and recommits to protecting and restoring it.
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Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 34. Bill TextA resolution recognizing the life and accomplishments of Desmond Mpilo Tutu, South African Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. 9/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Honors the accomplishments of Archbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu, and congratulates his efforts to promote dialogue to peacefully resolve conflicts between people in Africa and around the world. Extols Archbishop Tutu's contributions to South Africa, the United States, and the international community.
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Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextHonoring Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Honors Alexander Hamilton on the 250th anniversary of his birth.
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Latest Action: 07/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill TextCongratulating the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of service and leadership to the United States. 7/29/2008--Introduced. Congratulates the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of leadership and service to the Fredericksburg area, Virginia, and our nation.
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. Bill Text
A resolution recognizing the importance of the role of the Lander Trail in the settlement of the American West on the 150th anniversary of the Lander Trail.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179) Bill TextA resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police. 7/23/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. Expresses: (1) the condolences of the Senate to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10-year anniversary of their passing; (2) gratitude and appreciation [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA bill to advance America's priorities. 7/22/2008--Introduced. Advancing America's Priorities Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to: (1) establish a system to collect data on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and establish a registry for such data; (2) provide for an education and information campaign to promote stroke prevention; and (3) award grants for a pilot project to improve stroke patient outcomes by coordinating health care delivery through telehealth networks.Establishes programs for research, rehabilitation, and quality of life for people with paralysis.Provides for support services to women suffering from postpartum depression and who receive a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome or other prenatally or postnatally diagnosed conditions. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states to provide vision care for children. Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act to expand services for homeless youth [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8014-8015; text as passed Senate: CR S8015) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist attacks. 8/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Recognizes the historic significance of the 10th anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Mourns the loss of those killed and remembers their families and colleagues. Expresses gratitude to the people of Kenya and Tanzania for their assistance following the attacks and reaffirms support for their striving for future democracy and prosperity. Reaffirms the Senate's [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8368-8369) Bill TextCelebrating the 100th anniversary of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and recognizing the partnership between the City of Omaha, its citizens, and the University to build a vibrant and dynamic community. 7/23/2008--Introduced. Requests the President issue a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Encourages state and local governments to recognize the partnership among Omaha, its citizens, and the University of Nebraska to build a vibrant and dynamic community.
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Latest Action: 07/22/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7078-7079; text as passed Senate: CR S7078-7079; text of measure as introduced: CR S7077-7078) Bill Text
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces.
Latest Action: 07/23/2008 - Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextHonoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. 7/23/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors and commemorates the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detective John Michael Gibson of the U.S. Capitol Police on July 24, 1998. Expresses the condolences of the House of Representatives to the wives, children, and other family members of Private First Class Chestnut and Detective Gibson on the 10 year anniversary of their passing.
Latest Action: 07/21/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextHonoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizing his decades of public service and his commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world. 7/21/2008--Introduced. Honors the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Recognizes his decades of public service and commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world.
Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. Bill TextCelebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States of America, and for other purposes. 9/18/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Celebrates the 221st anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority of the Constitutional Convention meetings and the 39 signers. Acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the Constitution, including the principle of a limited federal government with a system of checks and balances. Recognizes the Constitution as the source responsible for our nation's ability to withstand calamity and preserve stability.
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