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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.
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Latest Action: 07/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 426. Bill TextRecognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. 7/11/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Colombian Catholic Church, and the Coalition for Human Rights and Internal Displacement should be commended for their initiative to declare the Year of the Rights of the Internally Displaced People in Colombia; (2) the government of Colombia and the international donor community should be encouraged to prioritize discussion of humanitarian assistance and internal displacement with the international donor community, especially within the context of the London-Cartagena Process; and (3) the government of the United States [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Economic development, Economic policy, Environmental health, Environmental protection, Foreign policy, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Potable water, Poverty, Sewage disposal, Solid wastes, Water pollution, Water quality, Water resources, World health
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. 5/7/2008--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.) Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Economic development, Economic policy, Environmental health, Environmental protection, Foreign policy, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Potable water, Poverty, Sewage disposal, Solid wastes, Water pollution, Water quality, Water resources, World health
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. 8/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment. Encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Year of Sanitation with appropriate recognition and programs to demonstrate the importance of sanitation and hygiene in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and to support developing countries in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal target on basic sanitation.
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef. 4/22/2008--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 the International Year of the Reef (2008). Supports strong programs in environmental and marine research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to better understand the threats faced by coral reef systems. Supports the efforts of the International Coral Reef Initiative to promote public awareness and encourage public stewardship of the world's coral reefs. Encourages further research and development efforts to preserve coral reefs around the world.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6145) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran. 6/26/2008--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.) Encourages the American people to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices the American veteran demonstrates in the name of freedom. Encourages the education of the American people on the many contributions of the American veteran to American society. Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran.
Also tagged in: Astronomy, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Laboratories, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, Research centers, Science policy, Space activities
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextTo honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes. 7/9/2008--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 the goal of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) to celebrate astronomical discoveries. Encourages the public to participate in IYA celebrations and activities, and discover more about the Universe and the science of astronomy. Applauds the efforts of the employees, centers, and laboratories of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in promoting public understanding of the astronomical sciences during the IYA celebration.
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextEncouraging the President to proclaim 2008 as "The National Year of the Bible". 1/29/2008--Introduced. Encourages the President to designate an appropriate year as The National Year of the Bible.
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Also tagged in: Astronomy, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Executive departments, Federal employees, Government employees, Laboratories, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, Research centers, Science policy, Space activities
Latest Action: 07/31/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Date of scheduled consideration. SR-253. 10:00 a.m. Bill TextTo honor the goal of the International Year of Astronomy, and for other purposes. 7/9/2008--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 the goal of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) to celebrate astronomical discoveries. Encourages the public to participate in IYA celebrations and activities, and discover more about the Universe and the science of astronomy. Applauds the efforts of the employees, centers, and laboratories of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in promoting public understanding of the astronomical sciences during the IYA celebration.
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Mr. Baird moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing 2008 as the International Year of the Reef. 4/22/2008--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 the International Year of the Reef (2008). Supports strong programs in environmental and marine research at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other federal agencies to better understand the threats faced by coral reef systems. Supports the efforts of the International Coral Reef Initiative to promote public awareness and encourage public stewardship of the world's coral reefs. Encourages further research and development efforts to preserve coral reefs around the world.
Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6145) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran. 6/26/2008--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.) Encourages the American people to recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices the American veteran demonstrates in the name of freedom. Encourages the education of the American people on the many contributions of the American veteran to American society. Supports the goals and ideals of the Year of the American Veteran.
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Economic development, Economic policy, Environmental health, Environmental protection, Foreign policy, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Potable water, Poverty, Sewage disposal, Solid wastes, Water pollution, Water quality, Water resources, World health
Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. 5/7/2008--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.) Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment.
Also tagged in: Commemorations, Economic development, Economic policy, Environmental health, Environmental protection, Foreign policy, Health policy, Medical care, Medicine, Potable water, Poverty, Sewage disposal, Solid wastes, Water pollution, Water quality, Water resources, World health
Latest Action: 08/01/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8016) Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. 8/1/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 10, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the goals and ideals of the International Year of Sanitation. Recognizes the importance of sanitation on public health, poverty reduction, economic and social development, and the environment. Encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Year of Sanitation with appropriate recognition and programs to demonstrate the importance of sanitation and hygiene in achieving the Millennium Development Goals, and to support developing countries in their efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goal target on basic sanitation.
Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextEncouraging the President to proclaim 2008 as "The National Year of the Bible". 1/29/2008--Introduced. Encourages the President to designate an appropriate year as The National Year of the Bible.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Catholic Church, Church and social problems, Civil liberties, Colombia, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Displaced persons, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Guerrilla warfare, Human rights, International affairs, International agencies, International relief, Latin America, Political violence, Religion, United Nations
Latest Action: 07/11/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 426. Bill TextRecognizing 2007 as the Year of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons in Colombia, and offering support for efforts to ensure that the internally displaced people of Colombia receive the assistance and protection they need to rebuild their lives successfully. 7/11/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Colombian Catholic Church, and the Coalition for Human Rights and Internal Displacement should be commended for their initiative to declare the Year of the Rights of the Internally Displaced People in Colombia; (2) the government of Colombia and the international donor community should be encouraged to prioritize discussion of humanitarian assistance and internal displacement with the international donor community, especially within the context of the London-Cartagena Process; and (3) the government of the United States [...] show full description
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.
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