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Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Fund raising, House of Representatives, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Ohio
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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A bill to establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal.Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures relating to the issuance of medals.Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to design and strike the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medals using certain specifications.Provides [...]

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Also tagged in: California, Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, House of Representatives, Names, Postal facilities
Latest Action: 10/21/2008 - Signed by President.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building".

10/21/2008--Public Law.    (There is 1 other summary)

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

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building."


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Also tagged in: Awards, medals, prizes, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Fund raising, House of Representatives, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Ohio
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Received in the Senate.

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To establish the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal for organ donors and the family of organ donors. 9/25/2008--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.) Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal Act of 2008 - Makes any organ donor, or the family of any organ donor, eligible for a Stephanie Tubbs Jones Gift of Life Medal. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to direct the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network to establish an application procedure, determine eligibility, and arrange for the presentation of medals.Allows only one medal per family. Requires that such medal be presented to the donor or, in the case of a deceased donor, the family member who signed the consent form authorizing the organ donation.Authorizes the Network to collect funds to offset expenditures [...]

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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, North Carolina, Senate
Latest Action: 07/08/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of North Carolina.

7/7/2008--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.)

Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former Senator from North Carolina.

Declares that when the Senate adjourns on July 7, 2008, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Helms.


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Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Child labor, Children, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Employee rights, Hours of labor, Labor, Legislation
Latest Action: 06/25/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Recognizing the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey on the 70th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

6/25/2008--Introduced.

Recognizes the important social and labor contributions and accomplishments of Congresswoman Mary T. Norton of New Jersey on the 70th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.

Acknowledges the importance and role the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 has played in shaping today's labor standards, especially minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor laws, and equal pay.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Florida, House of Representatives, Medical care, Medicine, Names, Spinal cord injuries, Veterans
Latest Action: 06/19/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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A bill to name the Department of Veterans Affairs spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center".

6/19/2008--Introduced.

Designates the James A. Haley Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center's spinal cord injury center in Tampa, Florida, as the "Michael Bilirakis Department of Veterans Affairs Spinal Cord Injury Center."


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congressional tributes, House of Representatives, Names, New York State, Postal facilities
Latest Action: 06/12/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the "Caroline O'Day Post Office Building".

6/12/2008--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 41 Purdy Avenue in Rye, New York, as the "Caroline O'Day Post Office Building."


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Also tagged in: Agricultural labor, Agriculture, Civil rights, Civil rights workers, Commemorations, Congress, Elections, House of Representatives, Labor, Legislation
Latest Action: 07/28/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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To revise the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006.

6/12/2008--Introduced.

Amends the short title of the Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, and Coretta Scott King Voting Rights Act Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2006 to add the names of Cesar E. Chavez, Barbara C. Jordan, William C. Velasquez, and Dr. Hector P. Garcia.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Government employees, House of Representatives, Indian education, Indians, Minorities, Oklahoma, Teachers
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

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Honoring and recognizing Alice Mary Robertson who, while a Member of Congress, became the first woman to preside over the floor of the House of Representatives.

10/2/2008--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.)

Recognizes Alice Mary Robertson for her spirit of service and dedication to her country, and honors her as a great American in recognition of her contributions to the state of Oklahoma and nationwide in the House of Representatives.


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Also tagged in: Commemorations, Communications, Congress, Congressional tributes, House of Representatives, Mayors, Names, New York State, Postal facilities, State and local government
Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.

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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building".

6/10/2008--Introduced.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building."


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