Football Legislation - Federal Government

Latest Action: 01/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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To 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: 05/21/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5489)

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Recognizing the life of Lamar Hunt and his outstanding contributions to the Kansas City Chiefs, the National Football League, and the United States.

5/21/2007--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 the outstanding contributions that Lamar Hunt made to the Kansas City Chiefs, the National Football League, and the United States.

Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H729-730)

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Congratulating 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: 01/29/2007 - Mr. Yarmuth moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

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Commending 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.

Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

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Congratulating Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts on becoming the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.

1/30/2007--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 Lovie Smith of the Chicago Bears and Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts for their accomplishments and for being the first African-American head coaches of National Football League teams to qualify for the Super Bowl.

Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S474-475 text as passed Senate: CR S474-475 text of measure as introduced: CR S465)

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A resolution congratulating the University of Florida football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship.

1/11/2007--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.)

Congratulates the University of Florida football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Football Championship.

Latest Action: 01/11/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S475 text as passed Senate: CR S475 text of measure as introduced: CR S465-466)

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A resolution commending the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA Football Championship.

1/11/2007--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.)

Commends the Appalachian State University football team for their historic win in the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 1-AA Football Championship.

Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1726 text as passed Senate: CR H1726 text of measure as introduced: CR S1717)

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A resolution congratulating the Indianapolis Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.

2/7/2007--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.)

Congratulates the Indianapolis Colts on their victory in Super Bowl XLI.

Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

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Congratulating the Mount Union College Purple Raiders for winning the 2006 NCAA Division III Football National Championship.

2/27/2007--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 Mount Union College Purple Raiders for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Football National Championship.

Latest Action: 02/27/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 126.

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Commending the University of Southern California Trojan football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl.

2/27/2007--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 University of Southern California (USC) Trojan football team and USC President Steven B. Sample for USC's victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl.

Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185)

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A resolution celebrating the outstanding athletic accomplishments of The Ohio State University football team for achieving its 800th all-time victory.

9/22/2008--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.)

Congratulates the Ohio State University football team for achieving 800 victories in its 119 year history. Recognizes that university's athletic program for its accomplishments in both sports and academics.

Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116)

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Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.

9/26/2008--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.)

Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character).

Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program.

Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation.

Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E644)

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Supports the establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.

4/17/2008--Introduced.

Rejects the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I A Bowl Championship Series (BCS) football playoff system as an illegal restraint of trade that violates the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.

Calls for: (1) the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division to investigate and bring appropriate action to have the BCS system declared illegal and to require a playoff to determine a national champion; and (2) establishment of an NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Championship playoff system in the interest of fairness and to bring parity to all NCAA teams.

Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Honoring Mr. Myron Cope for his 35 years of service to southwest Pennsylvania and as the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

3/10/2008--Introduced.

Honors Myron Cope for his 35 years of service as the voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers and recognizes his significant contributions to help those suffering from autism and his positive impact on the Pittsburgh community.

Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Recognizing 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.

Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1545-1546)

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A resolution honoring the life of Myron Cope.

3/4/2008--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.)

Recognizes the contributions of Myron Cope (football broadcaster) to the city of Pittsburgh, the game of football, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Latest Action: 02/13/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 55). (text: CR 2/12/2008 H837)

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Congratulating the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most remarkable postseason runs in professional sports history.

2/13/2008--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.)

Congratulates the National Football League champion New York Giants for winning Super Bowl XLII and completing one of the most impressive seasons in professional sports history.

Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S609-611; text as passed Senate: CR S611; text of measure as introduced: CR S603)

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A resolution congratulating the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

2/4/2008--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.)

Congratulates the New York Giants on their victory in Super Bowl XLII.

Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S603)

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A bill to amend chapter 1 of title 17, United States Code, to provide an exemption from exclusive rights in copyright for certain nonprofit organizations to display live football games, and for other purposes.

2/4/2008--Introduced.

Declares that it is not a copyright infringement for churches and qualified church-controlled organizations to communicate a transmission of a professional football contest so long as no direct charge is made to see or hear the transmission, no money is accepted or received by the organization during the communication, and the transmission is not further retransmitted.

Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.

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Congratulating the University of Kansas ("KU") football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and having the most successful year in program history.

3/11/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary)

Congratulates the University of Kansas football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and for having the most successful year in program history.