Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1387) Bill TextA resolution congratulating Vivian Stringer on winning 800 games in women's college basketball. 2/28/2008--Introduced. Honors Coach Vivian Stringer for winning 800 games in women's college basketball.
Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. Bill TextRecognizing the achievements of former Texas Tech University, Indiana University, and West Point men's basketball coach Bob Knight. 3/6/2008--Introduced. Congratulates basketball coach Bob Knight for accomplishments in college athletics and academics.
Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13528-13529; text as passed Senate: CR S13529; text of measure as introduced: CR S13525-13526) Bill TextA resolution congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2007 World Series. 10/29/2007--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 Boston Red Sox for winning the 2007 Major League Baseball World Series and the Colorado Rockies for winning the National League Championship.
Also tagged in: Associations, institutions, etc., Athletes, China, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, East Asia, Families, Parents, Soccer, Women, Women athletes
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2166) Bill TextCongratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China. 10/17/2007--Introduced. Congratulates the United States Women's National Soccer Team on its performance at the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup in China. Commends the United States Soccer Federation, the United States Soccer Foundation, and the supporters, coaches, referees, and parents of young soccer players across America for their role in the success of soccer in the United States.
Latest Action: 10/09/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 654. Bill TextCongratulating the Phoenix Mercury for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Championship. 10/9/2007--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 Phoenix Mercury and coach Paul Westhead for winning the 2007 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Championship.
Latest Action: 09/06/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11218-11219) Bill TextA resolution commending the Appalachian State University Mountaineers of Boone, North Carolina, for pulling off one of the greatest upsets in college football history. 9/6/2007--Introduced. Commends the Appalachian State University Mountaineers football team for its upset over the University of Michigan Wolverines.
Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11125-11126; text as passed Senate: CR S11126; text of measure as introduced: CR S11120) Bill TextA resolution congratulating the Warner Robins American Little League team of Warner Robins, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League World Series. 9/5/2007--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 Warner Robins American Little League team on winning the 61st annual Little League Baseball World Series. Commends Little League Baseball for continuing the tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball.
Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10678-10679 text as passed Senate: CR S10679 text of measure as introduced: CR S10627-10628) Bill TextA resolution honoring the life and career of former San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Bill Walsh. 8/1/2007--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.) Honors William Ernest (Bill) Walsh as a pioneer in the field of football and a true leader and teacher.
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8637-8638 text as passed Senate: CR S8637-8638 text of measure as introduced: CR S8621) Bill TextA resolution commending the Oregon State University baseball team for winning the 2007 College World Series. 6/27/2007--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 Oregon State University baseball team on successfully defending its 2007 College World Series championship title.
Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8521-8522 text as passed Senate: CR S8522 text of measure as introduced: CR S8418-8419) Bill TextA resolution congratulating the University of California at Los Angeles for becoming the first university to win 100 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I team titles. 6/26/2007--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: (1) the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) women's water polo team for winning the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Water Polo National Championship; and (2) UCLA for becoming the first university to win 100 NCAA Division I team titles.
Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextHonoring William "Bill" Clifton France, the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of NASCAR, for his lifetime of contributions and dedication to motorsports. 6/18/2007--Introduced. Honors William Clifton France, the former president, chief executive officer, and chairman of NASCAR, for his lifetime of contributions and dedication to motorsports.
Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Committee on Oversight and Government discharged. Bill TextHonoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs. 7/30/2007--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 the San Antonio Spurs and Coach Gregg Popovich for winning the 2007 National Basketball Association Championship.
Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7415-7416 text as passed Senate: CR S7415-7416 text of measure as introduced: CR S7389) Bill TextA resolution honoring William Clifton France. 6/7/2007--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.) Extends condolences to the family of William Clifton France (former president of NASCAR).
Latest Action: 05/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextCongratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby. 5/16/2007--Introduced. Commends Calvin Borel for his victory at the 133rd Kentucky Derby.
Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6143) Bill TextA resolution commending Louisiana jockeys for their continued success in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. 5/15/2007--Introduced. Commends Louisiana jockeys for their continued success in the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Recognizes: (1) jockey Calvin Borel for winning the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5, 2007; and (2) the achievements of all current and former Louisiana jockeys in the Kentucky Derby.
Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. Bill TextHonoring the life of Coach Edward "Eddie" Robinson. 5/2/2007--Introduced. Honors the life of Edward "Eddie" Robinson and his service as an educator, community leader, and coach.
Latest Action: 04/10/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4314 text as passed Senate: CR S4314 text of measure as introduced: CR S4313) Bill TextA resolution honoring Coach Eddie G. Robinson. 4/10/2007--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.) Honors Eddie G. Robinson for his service to Grambling State University, Louisiana, and the country. Extends condolences to his family.
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Bill TextCongratulating Tony Dungy, a native of Jackson, Michigan, for leading the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Congratulates Tony Dungy for leading the Indianapolis Colts to victory in Super Bowl XLI.
Also tagged in: Athletes, Athletics, Budgets, Civil rights, Discrimination in education, Education, Educational statistics, Elementary and secondary education, Federal aid to education, Government information, Government paperwork, School administration, Secondary education, Sex discrimination, Sports, Transportation, Travel costs, Women, Women athletes, Women's education
Latest Action: 02/07/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Bill TextA bill to amend the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to require the Statistics Commissioner to collect information from coeducational secondary schools on such schools' athletic programs. 2/7/2007--Introduced. High School Sports Information Collection Act of 2007 - Amends the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 to direct the Statistics Commissioner (of the National Center for Education Statistics in the Institute of Education Sciences in the Department of Education) to collect information from coeducational secondary schools with respect to equality in their athletic programs. Requires such information to include total budget and expenditures for each team, season and postseason schedules and successes, as well as identification of: (1) each participant's gender, race, and ethnicity; and (2) each coach's gender and qualifications.
Also tagged in: Athletes, Athletics, Budgets, Civil rights, Clothing, Discrimination in education, Education, Educational statistics, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Equipment and supplies, Federal aid to education, Government information, Government paperwork, Government publicity, Labor, Maintenance and repair, Medical care, Medicine, Salaries, Secondary education, Sex discrimination, Sports, Sports facilities, Sports medicine, Transportation, Travel costs, Women, Women athletes, Women's education
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. Bill TextTo amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to direct certain coeducational elementary and secondary schools to make available information on equality in school athletic programs, and for other purposes. 2/7/2007--Introduced. High School Athletics Accountability Act of 2007 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to direct coeducational elementary and secondary schools, if they participate in any ESEA program, to: (1) report certain information on equality in their school athletic programs to the Commissioner for Educational Statistics; and (2) make such information available to their students and potential students, upon request, and to the public.
Latest Action: 01/30/2007 - Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextCongratulating 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.
Also tagged in: College sports, Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Education, Football, Higher education, Louisiana, Names, Postal facilities, Sports
Latest Action: 03/30/2007 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. Bill TextA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Main Street in Grambling, Louisiana, shall be known and designated as the "Coach Eddie Robinson Post Office Building". 1/16/2007--Introduced. Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Main Street in Grambling, Louisiana, shall be known and designated as the "Coach Eddie Robinson Post Office Building."
Latest Action: 05/21/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5489) Bill TextRecognizing 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.
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