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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5280-5287) Bill TextDirecting the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches. 6/11/2008--Introduced. Urges the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are: (1) alerted to the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties; and (2) fully briefed on how to protect themselves and their official records and communications from electronic security breaches.
Latest Action: 06/10/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5143) Bill TextElecting certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 6/10/2008--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.) Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Energy and Commerce; (3) Financial Services; (4) Science and Technology; and (5) Veterans' Affairs.
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Latest Action: 05/22/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4468-4469; text of measure as inroduced: CR H4468-4469) Bill TextRaising a question of the privileges of the House. 5/22/2008--Introduced. Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to begin an immediate investigation into the abuse of power surrounding the inaccuracies in the process and enrollment of H.R. 2419 ( Food and Energy Security Act of 2007), vetoed by the President on May 21, 2008. Admonishes the Speaker of the House, Majority Leader, and other Members of the Democratic Leadership for their roles in the events surrounding this enrollment error.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3801) Bill TextElecting a Minority Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 5/14/2008--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.) Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Natural Resources and on Veterans' Affairs.
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Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2737) Bill TextProviding additional amounts for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611. 4/24/2008--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.) Provides additional funds for expenses of the House Select Committee established under H.Res. 611 to investigate the circumstances on August 2, 2007, surrounding the record vote requested on the motion to recommit H.R. 3161, including the Chair's ruling over the Parliamentarian's objections.
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1867) Bill TextElecting certain Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 4/1/2008--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.) Elects named Majority Members to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1552-1553; text of measure as introduced: CR H1553) Bill TextRaising a question of the privileges of the House. 3/12/2008--Introduced. Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate without further delay violations of House rules by Representative Dave Obey and report its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate action for such violations.
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Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1543-1544; text of measure as introduced: CR H1544) Bill TextRaising a question of the privileges of the House. 3/12/2008--Introduced. Declares that the House: (1) denounces any violations of House rules by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of the Democratic leadership in the strongest terms possible; (2) rejects the practices of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse. Vacates the votes on ordering the previous question and adoption of House Resolution 1031 (adopting H.Res. 895). Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate and report to the House on: (1) violations of House rules by the Speaker and such Members; and (2) its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate actions for the Speaker's activities. Directs the Select Committee to Investigate the Voting Irregularities [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1459) Bill TextElecting certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 3/11/2008--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.) Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1457-1458) Bill TextElecting Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 3/11/2008--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.) Elects Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Homeland Security.
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