Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
2008-04-23: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .
Congratulating the Army Reserve on its centennial, which will be formally celebrated on April 23, 2008, and commemorating the historic contributions of its veterans and continuing contributions of its soldiers to the vital national security interests and homeland defense missions of the United States.
2008-04-23: Became Public Law No: 110-203.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services within the Department of Health and Human Services relating to Medicare coverage for the use of erythropoiesis stimulating agents in cancer and related neoplastic conditions.
2007-11-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
2007-06-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski be an honorary citizen of the United States posthumously.
2007-03-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Expressing support for designation of the month of October as "American Pharmacists Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all people in the United States should join in celebrating our Nation's pharmacists for their contributions to the health and well-being of our citizens.
2008-09-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life of the Reverend Billy Graham on the occasion of his 90th birthday and recognizing his decades of public service and his commitment to furthering the faith of Christians around the world.
2008-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.
2008-09-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of connecting foster youth to the workforce through internship programs, and encouraging employers to increase employment of former foster youth.
2008-07-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Internet Safety Month".
2008-07-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the historical significance of the United States sloop-of-war Constellation as a surviving witness to the horrors of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and a leading participant in America's effort to end the practice.
2008-09-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship.
2008-05-06: On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 180 (Roll no. 266).
Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.
2008-05-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for the designation of a Frank Sinatra Day, in honor of the dedication of the Frank Sinatra commemorative stamp.
2008-05-20: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention observes the month of April as National STD Awareness Month and urging the House of Representatives to focus greater attention on activities related to the prevention of STDs and screening and treatment for STDs.
2008-04-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing our Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well being.
2008-04-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any funding provided by the United States to the Government of Iraq for reconstruction, training for Iraqi security forces, and fuel for United States operations in Iraq should be provided in the form of loans.
2008-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Honoring the memory of Dith Pran by remembering his life's work and continuing to acknowledge and remember the victims of genocides that have taken place around the globe.
2008-05-06: On motion to table the motion to recosider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 186 (Roll no. 254).
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2008, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month to provide attention to the tragic circumstances that face some of our Nation's children on a daily basis and to underscore our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect so that all children can live in safety and security.
2008-04-16: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 202). (text: CR 04/14/2008 H2241)
Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2008.
2008-05-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.