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Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 5/12/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement.(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Commerce Street in Commerce, Oklahoma, as the "Mickey Mantle Post Office Building". 1/4/2007--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 Commerce Street in Commerce, Oklahoma, as the "Mickey Mantle Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextExpressing 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. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson (the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World) to expunge from the annals of American criminal justice a racially motivated abuse of the federal government's prosecutorial authority and to recognize his athletic and cultural contributions to society.
Latest Action: 01/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 43. Bill TextCommending the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and completing an undefeated season. 1/16/2007--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.) Commends the Boise State University Broncos football team for winning the 2007 Fiesta Bowl and congratulates them for completing an undefeated, 13-0 season.
Latest Action: 01/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. Bill TextTo commend the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game. 1/9/2007--Introduced. Commends the University of Florida Gators for winning the Bowl Championship Series National Championship. Recognizes the achievements of the players, coaches, students, and support staff who were instrumental in the victory.
Latest Action: 01/17/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 58. Bill TextTo honor Muhammad Ali, global humanitarian, on the occasion of his 65th birthday and to extend best wishes to him and his family. 1/17/2007--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.) Honors Muhammad Ali as a global humanitarian on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H729-730) Bill TextCongratulating the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2006 NCAA Division II Football National Championship. 1/18/2007--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.) Congratulates the Grand Valley State University Lakers for winning the 2006 NCAA Division II Football National Championship.
Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death. 2/7/2007--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 Benny Parsons as one of the greatest race car drivers ever to participate in the sport of auto racing and recognizes his many contributions to the nation.
Latest Action: 01/29/2007 - Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextCongratulating the University of California at Santa Barbara men's soccer team, the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Champions. 1/29/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates the University of California at Santa Barbara men's soccer team on an outstanding championship season.
Latest Action: 01/29/2007 - Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextCommending the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl. 1/29/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the University of Louisville Cardinals football team for their victory in the 2007 Orange Bowl.
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Latest Action: 07/30/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7789-7790) Bill TextA resolution calling on the Governments of the People's Republic of China and the international community to use the upcoming Olympic Games as an opportunity to push for the parties to the conflicts in Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic to cease hostilities and revive efforts toward a peaceful resolution of their national and regional conflicts. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Expresses continued support and sympathy for the hundreds of thousands of civilians of Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic who have been affected by the ongoing violence and regional instability. Urges: (1) the United Nations, the African Union, and other international leaders to use the unique opportunity presented by the Olympics to promote peace, dialogue, and reconciliation in areas of conflict; (2) the government of China to press the Sudanese government to commit to a cessation of hostilities, allow the full deployment of UNAMID peacekeeping forces, and engage in good faith in [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4627) Bill TextA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month. 5/21/2008--Introduced. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for members of the Armed Forces, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced hearing and speech deficiencies as a result of traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn.
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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month, and for other purposes. 5/15/2008--Introduced. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Better Hearing and Speech Month; and (2) the efforts of speech and hearing professionals to improve the speech and hearing development of children. Urges increased coordination of community-based, comprehensive care for soldiers, veterans, athletes, and accident victims who have experienced traumatic brain injury. Encourages the people of the United States to have their hearing checked regularly and to avoid environmental noise that can lead to hearing loss. Commends the 46 states that have implemented routine hearing screenings for every newborn.
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Latest Action: 09/18/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 5/12/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for defense-wide procurement. Subtitle B: Army Programs [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 10/06/2008 - Presented to President. Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 5/12/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2009 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement.(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/21/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4402) Bill TextHonoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship. 5/21/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Honors Arnold Palmer for his outstanding golf career and for his dedication to charity and helping others. Expresses support for the U.S. Golf Association as it celebrates Palmer with the opening of the Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3823) Bill TextCongratulating Winona State University on winning the 2008 Division II men's basketball championships. 5/14/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates the Winona State University Warriors for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II men's Basketball National Championship.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2896-2898) Bill TextCongratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team on Winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships. 4/30/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates the University of Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling Team for winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championship, on winning their 21st national title since 1975, and on finishing the season with a 21-1 overall dual record and a perfect 8-0 conference record.
Latest Action: 04/30/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2894-2896) Bill TextCommending the University of Kansas Jayhawks for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball championship. 4/30/2008--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.) Commends the University of Kansas men's basketball team for winning the 2008 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Basketball Championship.
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Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and honoring him for his years of commitment to the city of Green Bay and the State of Wisconsin, and his extensive charitable activities in Wisconsin and his home State of Mississippi. 3/10/2008--Introduced. Recognizes Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League and commends his generosity to victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, his work with Deanna Favre in breast cancer research, and his charitable work to benefit disabled children in Mississippi and Wisconsin.
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