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Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 24. Bill TextEstablishing the House Democracy Assistance Commission for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 1/30/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Establishes in the House of Representatives a House Democracy Assistance Commission to work with the parliaments of selected countries that have established or are developing democratic parliaments in order to: (1) enable House members, officers, staff, and congressional support agencies to provide advice and consultation to members and staff of the legislatures of partner countries; (2) enable members and staff of legislatures of partner countries to study the operations of the House and its support agencies; and (3) provide recommendations to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) regarding the provision of needed material assistance to such parliaments to improve the efficiency and transparency of their work. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Speaker [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H259-260, H289) Bill TextElecting minority members and the Resident Commissioner to certain committees of the House of Representatives. 1/10/2007--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.) Elects minority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Armed Services; (3) Education and Labor; (4) Energy and Commerce; (5) Financial Services; (6) Oversight and Government Reform; (7) Homeland Security; (8) Foreign Affairs; (9) the Judiciary; (10) Natural Resources; (11) Science and Technology; (12) Small Business; (13) Transportation and Infrastructure; and (14) Veterans Affairs.
Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H674) Bill TextElecting minority members to certain committees of the House of Representatives. 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.) Elects minority Members to the House Committees on the Budget and to Foreign Affairs.
Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextProviding amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 110th Congress.
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H39) Bill TextElecting Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 1/4/2007--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.) Elects certain named Majority Members to specified Committees of the House, including chairmen.
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Latest Action: 01/05/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. Bill TextAdopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 1/5/2007--Passed House 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.) Title I: Adoption of Rules of One Hundred Ninth Congress - (Sec. 101) Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 109th Congress as the Rules for the 110th Congress, with amendments. Title II: Ethics - (Sec. 202) Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) to prohibit Members, with the intent to influence on the basis of partisan political affiliation an employment decision or practice of private entities, from: (1) taking or withholding, or offering or threatening to to take or withhold, an official act; or (2) influencing, or offering or threatening to influence, the official act of another. (Sec. 203) Amends Rule [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H39) Bill TextElecting Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 1/4/2007--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.) Elects certain named Minority Members to specified Committees of the House, including ranking Members.
Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H440) Bill TextElecting Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 1/12/2007--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.) Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Rules. Elects majority Members to the House Committees (including the Chairman) on: (1) Financial Services; (2) Agriculture; (3) Foreign Affairs; (4) Homeland Security; (5) Oversight and Government Reform; and (6) Veterans Affairs.
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Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 202 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendm Bill TextProviding for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 3/8/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the levels of payment for 110th Congress expenses (including staff salaries) for the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Science and Technology, Small Business, Standards of Official Conduct, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, as well as the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Prescribes limitations to such expenses for the 1st and 2nd sessions of the 110th Congress. Establishes a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, and provides funding for it.
Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3673) Bill TextElecting Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 4/19/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) Elects Majority Members to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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: 02/26/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1046) Bill TextElecting a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 2/26/2008--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.) Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H16752) Bill TextElecting Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 12/18/2007--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.) Elects specified Minority Members to the Committees on Agriculture, on Energy and Commerce, on Foreign Affairs, and on Science and Technology.
Latest Action: 10/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11415) Bill TextElecting Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 10/10/2007--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.) Elects named Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Foreign Affairs.
Latest Action: 05/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR 5/11/2007 H4868) Bill TextElecting certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 5/10/2007--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.) Elects named Members to the House Committees on: (1) Appropriations; (2) Armed Services; (3) Financial Services; (4) Foreign Affairs; (5) Natural Resources; and (6) Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3673) Bill TextElecting Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 4/19/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) Elects Majority Members to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Latest Action: 03/08/2007 - Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 202 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendm Bill TextProviding for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 3/8/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries)
Sets forth the levels of payment for 110th Congress expenses (including staff salaries) for the Committees on Agriculture, Armed Services, the Budget, Education and Labor, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, House Administration, the Judiciary, Natural Resources, Oversight and Government Reform, Rules, Science and Technology, Small Business, Standards of Official Conduct, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Ways and Means, as well as the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Prescribes limitations to such expenses for the 1st and 2nd sessions of the 110th Congress. Establishes a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, and provides funding for it.
Latest Action: 02/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextProviding amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Tenth Congress. 2/16/2007--Introduced. Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 110th Congress.
Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H674) Bill TextElecting minority members to certain committees of the House of Representatives. 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.) Elects minority Members to the House Committees on the Budget and to Foreign Affairs.
Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H440) Bill TextElecting Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 1/12/2007--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.) Elects majority Members to the House Committee on Rules. Elects majority Members to the House Committees (including the Chairman) on: (1) Financial Services; (2) Agriculture; (3) Foreign Affairs; (4) Homeland Security; (5) Oversight and Government Reform; and (6) Veterans Affairs.
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