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Recognizing the importance of an independent Iraqi judiciary in the formation of a new and democratic Iraq.

Bill: 109-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2005-11-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: 
Supports an independent Iraqi judiciary and its efforts to serve the cause of justice in a free and democratic Iraq. 

action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 

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

 
Supports an independent Iraqi judiciary and its efforts to serve the cause of justice in a free and democratic Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 651). (text: CR 12/14/2005 H11642)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1 (Roll no. 651).(text: CR 12/14/2005 H11642)
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11922-11923)
action_date: 2005-12-14
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: 2005-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 534.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11642-11644)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the people and Government of Nigeria for the loss of life suffered in the crash of a Nigerian passenger jet on October 22 and the tragic death of Stella Obasanjo, wife of Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, at a hospital in Spain on October 23, 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2005-11-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Aviation safety
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Governmental investigations
Nigeria
Transportation and Public Works
Women
Women in public life

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: 
Expresses condolences to the people and government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the tragic loss of life suffered in the crash of Bellview Airlines Flight 210 on October 22, and the tragic death of Stella Obasanjo, wife of Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, at a hospital in Spain on October 23, 2005.
 
Urges the government of the United States to provide assistance to the government of Nigeria in the investigation to determine the cause and responsibility of such crash.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to establish the Independent Commission to Prevent Fraud and Abuse in the Response to Hurricane Katrina, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-537
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2005-11-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3838) to establish the Independent Commission to Prevent Fraud and Abuse in the Response to Hurricane Katrina.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Waxman. Petition No: 109-5. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis5.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-11-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-11-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-07
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2862) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2862 (FY2006 Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2005-11-08
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2862 (FY2006 Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2005-11-09
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2862 (FY2006 Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 0 (Roll no. 578). (text: CR H10050)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 410 - 0 (Roll no. 578).(text: CR H10050)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10056-10057)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 538, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gingrey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10053)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 538.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10050-10053)
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2862.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-277, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-277, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2419) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2005-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2419 (FY2006 energy and water development appropriations).

action_date: 2005-11-09
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2419 (FY2006 energy and water development appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 2 (Roll no. 577). (text: CR H10049)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 2 (Roll no. 577).(text: CR H10049)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10056)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 539, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10050)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 539.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10048-10050)
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2419.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-278, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-278, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-540
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members.
action_date: 2005-11-08
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. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members.
action_date: 2005-11-09
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. 1751) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect judges, prosecutors, witnesses, victims, and their family members.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 0 (Roll no. 579). (text: CR H10053)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 412 - 0 (Roll no. 579).(text: CR H10053)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10057-10058)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 540, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gingrey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10056)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 540.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10053-10056)
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1751 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-279, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-279, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, and Theodor W. Hansch for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005, and Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2005-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientists
Scientists in government
Technology transfer

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: 
Recognizes and honors: (1) Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, Theodor W. Hansch for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005; and (2) Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2005. 
 
Acknowledges the importance of National Institute of Standards and Technology research and its contributions to U.S. industry, academia, and government. 

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors: (1) Drs. Roy J. Glauber, John L. Hall, Theodor W. Hansch for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for 2005; and (2) Drs. Yves Chauvin, Robert H. Grubbs, and Richard R. Schrock for being awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2005. 
 
Acknowledges the importance of National Institute of Standards and Technology research and its contributions to U.S. industry, academia, and government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1533)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1533)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 541.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1533-1536)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4241) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 201(a) of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2005-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4241) to provide for reconciliation under the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2006.
action_date: 2005-11-09
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. 4241) to provide for reconciliation under the concurrent resolution on the budget for FY2006.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 558, H. Res. 542 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4241 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-281, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-281, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 55) requiring the President to develop and implement a plan for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.

Bill: 109-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2005-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 55) requiring the President to develop and implement a plan for the withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Iraq.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Abercrombie. Petition No: 109-6. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis6.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month.

Bill: 109-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2005-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Adoption
Families
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the arrest of Sanjar Umarov in Uzbekistan.

Bill: 109-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arrest
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Due process of law
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Opposition (Political science)
Political prisoners
Prisoners' rights
Treaties
Uzbekistan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the law enforcement and judicial authorities of Uzbekistan should ensure that Sanjar Umarov is accorded his full rights under the Uzbekistan Constitution to defend himself against charges that may be brought against him; (2) the government of Uzbekistan should observe its various treaty obligations, especially those under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which obligate governments to provide for due process in criminal cases; and (3) the government of Uzbekistan should clarify the charges against Sanjar Umarov, his current condition, and his whereabouts. 

action_date: 2005-12-18
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: (1) the law enforcement and judicial authorities of Uzbekistan should ensure that Sanjar Umarov is accorded his full rights under the Uzbekistan Constitution to defend himself against charges that may be brought against him; (2) the government of Uzbekistan should observe its various treaty obligations, especially those under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which obligate governments to provide for due process in criminal cases; and (3) the government of Uzbekistan should clarify the charges against Sanjar Umarov, his current condition, and his whereabouts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12178)
action_date: 2005-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12178)
action_date: 2005-12-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 545.
action_date: 2005-12-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12178-12179)
action_date: 2005-12-18
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House