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Recognizing and supporting the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 in increasing adoption and the efforts the Act has spurred including National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month, and encouraging adoption throughout the year.

Bill: 109-hres-959
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foster home care
Legislation
Social Welfare
Special days
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Recognizes and supports: (1) the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and of the efforts it has spurred; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Encourages adoption throughout the year.

action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes and supports: (1) the success of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and of the efforts it has spurred; and (2) the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month. Encourages adoption throughout the year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6692)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6692)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 959.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6692-6694)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Mr. Camp (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit gifts to Members, officers, and employees of the House from State and local governments.

Bill: 109-hres-960
Sponsor: Rep. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional employees
Congressional ethics
Congressional officers
Congressional travel
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Transportation and Public Works
Travel costs

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to repeal the exception of gifts from state and local governments from the limitations on acceptance of such gifts by Members, officers, and employees of the House (thus applying such limitations to such gifts).
 
Considers a reimbursement to such individuals from a state or local government for travel-related expenses in connection with their duties as an officeholder as a reimbursement to the House and not a prohibited gift.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the establishment of programs to increase public awareness of vision disorders in children.

Bill: 109-hres-961
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Education
Eye care
Eye diseases
Families
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical screening
Medical tests

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that programs should be established to: (1) increase public awareness about the prevalence and devastating consequences of vision disorders in children; and (2) educate the public and health care providers about the warning signs and symptoms of ocular and vision disorders, the benefits of early detection, evaluation, and treatment, and the importance of early and regular vision screening and comprehensive eye exams.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the sovereignty of the Principality of Liechtenstein, and expressing the support for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its relationship with that country.

Bill: 109-hres-962
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Constitutions
Europe
Liechtenstein
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
 Recognizes the 200th anniversary of the Principality of Liechtenstein's sovereignty.
 
 Expresses support for U.S. efforts to continue to strengthen its relationship with Liechtenstein.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and thanking Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta for his 40 years of dedicated service to the people of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-963
Sponsor: Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Cabinet officers
California
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Department of Transportation
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Local officials
Mayors

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Congratulates and thanks Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta for his long career of public service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-964
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease
Associations, institutions, etc.
Caregivers
Congressional tributes
Families
Health
Health education
Medical personnel
Medical tests
Memory
Quality of life
Social Welfare
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 

 

 

 

 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, including efforts to: (1) raise public awareness about Alzheimer's; (2) promote early evaluation, diagnosis, planning, and treatment; and (3) encourage progress toward the development of a national health policy to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and to ensure that people with dementia receive a diagnosis and appropriate care.
 
Encourages Americans who may be experiencing memory impairment to seek an evaluation and diagnosis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes; and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to provide economic security for all Americans, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-966
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5970) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5,000,000, to repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and to extend expiring provisions, and for other purposes; and consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to provide economic security for all Americans.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5970 (Estate Tax and Extension of Tax Relief Act of 2006) and H.R. 4 (Pension Protection Act of 2006).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 194 (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H6030)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 194 (Roll no. 419).(text: CR H6030)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6038-6039)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 966, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6038)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 966.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6030-6038)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: The resolution provides for consideration of both H.R. 5970 and H.R. 4, in the House.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-613, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-613, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 100th anniversary of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution.

Bill: 109-hres-967
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Constitutions
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Iran
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Revolutions
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution.
 
 Commends the Iranian people for their tradition of constitutional rule and their historical willingness to stand up for freedom and independence.
 
 Encourages friendship between the people of the United States and the people of Iran on the basis of shared values.
 
 Recognizes that a strong understanding of Iranian history is critical to the development of constructive policy towards Iran. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Stephen K. Hall to California agriculture and the California water community.

Bill: 109-hres-968
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure
Irrigation
Water Resources Development
Water supply

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
 Expresses deepest appreciation for Stephen K. Hall's leadership on issues impacting California agriculture and recognizes his outstanding contributions to sustaining California's most precious resource, water.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of Defense to immediately institute a zero-tolerance policy with regard to racial and ethnic extremism in the military.

Bill: 109-hres-969
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ethnic relations
Hate groups
Military discharges
Military personnel
Minorities
Prejudice
Racism
Recruiting and enlistment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Urges the Secretary of Defense to immediately institute a zero-tolerance policy with regard to individuals who are members of, or participate in the activities or further the objectives of, organizations that espouse racial or ethnic extremism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Denouncing the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, "honor" killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society.

Bill: 109-hres-970
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against women
Equality before the law
Families
Female circumcision
Homicide
Human rights
Law
Sex discrimination
Treaties
Wife abuse
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Denounces, demands the cessation of, and condemns the perpetrators of the practices of female genital mutilation, domestic violence, honor killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, and other gender-based persecutions.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) participation, protection, recognition, and independence of women is crucial to achieving a just, moral, and honorable society; (2) regardless of religion, geography, or form of government, women should not be denied equal rights, which should be defended; and (3) the United States should renew consideration of and ratify its signature on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact legislation to slow, stop, and reverse the growth of the Nation's dependence on imported oil in ways that provide cleaner air, reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and enhance America's competitiveness.

Bill: 109-hres-971
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Air pollution control
Alternative energy sources
Carbon dioxide
Congress
Energy conservation
Energy security
Environmental Protection
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Imports
International competitiveness
Legislation
Petroleum

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Calls for the enactment of legislation to slow, stop, and reverse the growth of the nation's dependence on imported oil in ways that provide cleaner air, reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, and enhance America's competitiveness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the appreciation and gratitude of the House of Representatives to the governments and people of the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Turkey for the reception and hospitality offered to the American evacuees from Lebanon in July 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-972
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Cyprus
Evacuation of civilians
International cooperation
Israel
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Thanks the governments and people of the Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Turkey for receiving thousands of American evacuees from Lebanon in July 2006.
 
 Expresses hope to continue the cooperation between the United States and Cypriot governments as well as between the United States and Turkish governments in the coming weeks. 
 
Recognizes the responsible roles the Cypriot and the Turkish governments are playing in their efforts to stabilize the Middle East. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1609-1610)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Financial Planning Week, recognizing the significant impact of sound financial planning on achieving life's goals, and honoring families and the financial planning profession for their adherence and dedication to the financial planning process.

Bill: 109-hres-973
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Financial services
Personal budgets
Service industries
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, and encourages Americans to observe it with appropriate programs and activities.
 
Recognizes the significant impact that sound financial planning can have on securing financial independence and achieving life's goals and dreams.

action_date: 2006-09-28
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Planning Week, and encourages Americans to observe it with appropriate programs and activities.
 
Recognizes the significant impact that sound financial planning can have on securing financial independence and achieving life's goals and dreams.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7891-7892)
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7891-7892)
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 973.
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7891-7894)
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Mr. Marchant moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Myositis Awareness Day.

Bill: 109-hres-974
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Autoimmune diseases
Health
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Myositis Awareness Day.

action_date: 2006-09-25
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Myositis Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6985)
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6985)
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 974.
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6985-6986)
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Mr. Davis, Tom moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House