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Latest Action: 06/09/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State. 6/9/2008--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.) Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th state.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary. 6/3/2008--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 Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3723; text as passed: CR S3723) Bill TextA resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th State. 3/23/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska into the Union as the 49th state.
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Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan without amendment. With written report No. 110-260. Bill TextA bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. 2/5/2008--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.)Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Reaffirms that: (1) the United States has a special political and legal relationship with Native Hawaiians; and (2) Native Hawaiians have the right to autonomy in their internal affairs, to self-determination and self-governance, to reorganize a Native Hawaiian governing entity, and to become economically self-sufficient.(Sec. 5) Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec.[...] show full description
Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14349; text as passed Senate: CR S14349; text of measure as introduced: CR S14301) Bill TextA resolution recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood. 11/13/2007--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.) Recognizes and celebrates the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.
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Latest Action: 10/26/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449. Bill TextTo express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians and to provide a process for the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian governing entity. 10/24/2007--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.)Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 4) Reaffirms that: (1) the United States has a special political and legal relationship with Native Hawaiians; and (2) Native Hawaiians have the right to autonomy in their internal affairs, to self-determination and self-governance, to reorganize a Native Hawaiian governing entity, and to become economically self-sufficient.(Sec. 5) Establishes the U.S. Office for Native Hawaiian Relations within the Office of the Secretary of the Interior.(Sec. 6) Establishes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-597. Bill TextTo provide for a federally sanctioned self-determination process for the people of Puerto Rico. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico during the 111th Congress, giving voters the option to vote for continued U.S. territorial status or for a path toward a constitutionally viable permanent nonterritorial status. Provides for subsequent procedures, depending on ballot results. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to allocate certain funds for the self-determination process.
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Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Subcommittee Hearings Held. Bill TextTo recognize the right of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention through which the people would exercise their natural right to self-determination, and to establish a mechanism for congressional consideration of such decision. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2007 - Recognizes the inherent authority of the People of Puerto Rico to call a Constitutional Convention for the purpose of proposing a Self-Determination Option for a new or modified commonwealth status, statehood, or independence. Requires such proposal, if approved by the people of Puerto Rico in a referendum, to be presented to Congress, which shall enact a joint resolution approving it and providing for its implementation. Requires a proposal that is changed or amended by Congress to be submitted to the people of Puerto Rico for approval in a referendum before it shall become effective.Authorizes the Constitutional Convention: (1) if a self-determination [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632) Bill TextA bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. 6/28/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Declares that the District shall not be considered a state for purposes of representation in the Senate. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members. Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the 23rd amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District. (Sec. 3) Increases membership [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 317, H.R. 1433 is laid on the table. Bill TextTo provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. 3/20/2007--Reported to House without amendment, Part II. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Declares that the District shall not be considered a state for purposes of representation in the Senate. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3837; text: CR S3837; text of measure as introduced: CR S3802) Bill TextA resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the State of Minnesota. 5/6/2008--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 Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextRecognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary. 6/3/2008--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 Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextRecognizing the State of Minnesota's 150th anniversary. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Congratulates Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.
Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14349; text as passed Senate: CR S14349; text of measure as introduced: CR S14301) Bill TextA resolution recognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood. 11/13/2007--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.) Recognizes and celebrates the centennial of Oklahoma statehood.
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill TextRecognizing and celebrating the centennial of Oklahoma statehood. 12/17/2007--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.) Recognizes the centennial of Oklahoma statehood and wishes its people another 100 years of continued growth, prosperity, and achievement.
Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Bill TextA bill to provide for a plebiscite on the future status of Puerto Rico. 8/2/2007--Introduced. Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2007 - Directs the Puerto Rico State Elections Commission, not later than September 30, 2009, to conduct a plebiscite in Puerto Rico on the question of its status and relationship with the United States. Requires the ballot to provide for voters to choose: (1) to continue the present status and relationship; (2) independence; (3) nationhood in free association with the United States; or (4) admission as a state.
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Bill TextTo direct the Architect of the Capitol to fly the flag of a State over the Capitol each year on the anniversary of the date of the State's admission to the Union. 5/24/2007--Introduced. State Admission Day Recognition Act of 2007 - Requires the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) to honor a state's anniversary of admission to the Union by flying its flag over the Capitol each year on that anniversary. Provides that if a state's anniversary falls on the same day as another state's, the AOC shall fly the flag of each such state on that day.
Requires the AOC to: (1) fly the first such flag on the first September 9 which occurs after the enactment of this Act, in honor of California's anniversary; and (2) present it to the Native Sons and Daughters of the Golden West.
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Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S11626-11632) Bill TextA bill to provide the District of Columbia a voting seat and the State of Utah an additional seat in the House of Representatives. 6/28/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Declares that the District shall not be considered a state for purposes of representation in the Senate. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment of Members. Modifies the formula regarding the number of presidential electors to subject it to the 23rd amendment to the Constitution in the case of the District. (Sec. 3) Increases membership [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. Bill TextTo provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, and for other purposes. 4/16/2007--Introduced. District of Columbia-Maryland Reunion Act - Cedes the District of Columbia to Maryland after Maryland's acceptance of such retrocession. Maintains the exclusive legislative authority and control of Congress over the National Capital Service Area in the District of Columbia.
Latest Action: 04/19/2007 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 317, H.R. 1433 is laid on the table. Bill TextTo provide for the treatment of the District of Columbia as a Congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes. 3/20/2007--Reported to House without amendment, Part II. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Considers the District of Columbia a congressional district for purposes of representation in the House of Representatives. Declares that the District shall not be considered a state for purposes of representation in the Senate. Applies to the District in the same manner as it applies to a state the federal law providing for the fifteenth and subsequent decennial censuses and for apportionment of Representatives in Congress. Limits the District to one Member under any reapportionment [...] show full description
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