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Congratulating the people and Government of Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, the International Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, the 2006 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and all international athletes upon the successful completion of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin, Italy.

Bill: 109-hres-697
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2006-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disabled
Europe
International agencies
Italy
Olympic games
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 
Commends Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, and the International Olympic Committee for the successful completion of the 2006 Winter Games.
 
Congratulates the United States Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic Team, and all international athletes for their outstanding performances.
 
Expresses support to the 2006 United States Paralympic Team in the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games.

action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Commends Italy, the Torino Olympic Organizing Committee, and the International Olympic Committee for the successful completion of the 2006 Winter Games.
 
Congratulates the United States Olympic Committee, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams, and all international athletes for their outstanding performances.
 
Expresses gratitude to the volunteers and others who made the Games safe and successful.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 111). (text: CR H1940)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 111).(text: CR H1940)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1950-1951)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1940-1941)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

Bill: 109-hres-698
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2006-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2006, National Support the Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.

action_date: 2006-03-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all Americans should participate in a moment of silence (on March 26, 2006, National Support the Troops Day) to reflect upon the service and sacrifice of members of the U.S. Armed Forces both at home and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H882)
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H882)
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 698.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H882-884)
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Entrepreneurship Week and encouraging the implementation of entrepreneurship education programs in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education through the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-699
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2006-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Business education
Commerce
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Entrepreneurs
Higher education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Entrepreneurship Week and encourages the implementation of entrepreneurship education throughout the nation.

action_date: 2006-06-07
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 National Entrepreneurship Week and encourages the implementation of entrepreneurship education throughout the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3458-3459)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3458-3459)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 699.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3458-3460)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting an upgrade in Israel's relationship with NATO to that of a leading member of NATO's Individual Cooperation Program, as a first step toward Israel's inclusion in NATO as a full member with all corresponding rights, privileges, and responsibilities.

Bill: 109-hres-700
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2006-02-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Collective security
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
NATO countries
NATO military forces
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) pluralistic and geographic expansion is necessary for its continued effectiveness and relevance; (2) Israel's demonstrated commitment to uphold democracy and to combat terrorism, in addition to its strategic and military capabilities, make Israel deserving of NATO membership; (3) the United States, as Israel's strong ally, should take the lead in supporting an upgrade in Israel's NATO relationship to that of a leading member of NATO's Individual Cooperation Program as a first step toward Israel's full NATO membership; and (4) Israel's deepened relationship with NATO would be mutually beneficial to both Israel and NATO member states, including the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of conference reports on omnibus appropriation bills.

Bill: 109-hres-701
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2006-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 
Amends rule XXII (House and Senate Relations) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a conference report that would be within the jurisdiction of more than one subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, except a report on a measure continuing appropriations or making supplemental appropriations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-702
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H521)
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H521)
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 197 (Roll no. 18). (consideration: CR H527, H528-529)
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 702.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H521-525, H526, H526-529)
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 148.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: The rule waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. Therule provides that after general debate the Committee of the Whole shall rise without motion and no further consideration of the bill shall be in order except by a subsequent order of the House.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-381, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-381, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Maryland on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.

Bill: 109-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2006-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
College administration
College teachers
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Maryland
School personnel
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 
Congratulates the University of Maryland on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating Apolo Anton Ohno for his historic performances in short track speedskating at the 2006 and 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

Bill: 109-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2006-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 
Congratulates Apolo Anton Ohno for his historic performance in short track speedskating at the 2006 and 2002 Olympic Winter Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact legislation to provide direct emergency assistance to American farmers who were adversely affected by natural disasters and unforeseen production costs during the 2005 crop year.

Bill: 109-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]
Introduced: 2006-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural subsidies
Congress
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact legislation to assist American farmers adversely affected by natural disasters and unforeseen production costs during the 2005 crop year and that such legislation should give farmers a choice of a supplemental direct payment or yield-loss disaster payments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of Iran's offer of assistance to Hamas, a known terrorist organization which currently controls the Palestinian Authority, and its call for other Arab nations to do the same, and the anti-Israeli and anti-American statements of the leaders of Iran.

Bill: 109-hres-707
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2006-03-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Arab-Israeli conflict
Bush (George W.) Administration
Cabinet officers
Department of State
Economic assistance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Iran
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Palestinians
President and foreign policy
Sanctions (International law)
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: 
Condemns: (1) the government of Iran's offer of assistance to Hamas, a known terrorist organization which controls the Palestinian Authority (PA), and its call for other Arab nations to do the same; and (2) the anti-Israeli and anti-American statements of Iran's leaders. 
 
Expresses support for President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and the entire Administration for their efforts to deny assistance to any organization that supports the policy of Israel's destruction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the centennial of Christopher House in Chicago.

Bill: 109-hres-708
Sponsor: Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2006-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Charities
Child development
Child welfare
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Family services
Illinois
Literacy programs
Parent and child
Social Welfare
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: 
Recognizes the centennial of the Christopher House in Chicago. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to ensure that Members have a reasonable amount of time to read legislation that will be voted upon.

Bill: 109-hres-709
Sponsor: Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2006-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional voting
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions
Members of Congress
Right of petition

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a new rule XXIX to prohibit any vote by the House on any bill, joint resolution, conference report, or amendment unless: (1) the text of the measure has been available to all Members and their staffs in both printed and electronic format for at least 10 days; and (2) any amendment that makes substantive changes has been made available for at least 72 hours. Makes exceptions for: (1) legislation containing classified information if Members have at least seven days to study the contents; and (2) congressional declarations of war or authorization of military force to respond to attacks on the United States.
 
Deems any Member who votes for a measure in violation of such rule to have violated House ethics rules and to be subject to censure. Allows any citizen who is eligible to vote and who is not an executive or judicial branch employee to petition the Committee on Standards and Official Conduct to investigate allegations of violations of such rule.
 
Prohibits the Rules Committee from waiving such rule.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E261)
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-710
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements.

action_date: 2006-03-07
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements.

action_date: 2006-03-08
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4167) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for uniform food safety warning notification requirements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H727)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H727)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 198 (Roll no. 21). (consideration: CR H734-735; text: CR H734-735)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 710.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H727-736)
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 153.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4167. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-386, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-386, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

Bill: 109-hres-711
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2006-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Fraternal organizations
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: 
Recognizes the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the United States men's and women's curling teams on their accomplishments at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy.

Bill: 109-hres-712
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2006-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Italy
Olympic games
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: 
Commends the athletes of the U.S. curling teams for their grace, sportsmanship, determination, and accomplishments at the 2006 Winter Olympics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-07
text: Introduced in House