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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2829) to reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act.

Bill: 109-hres-713
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2006-03-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Drug abuse
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2829) to reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act.
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. 2829) to reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act.
action_date: 2006-03-09
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. 2829) to reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H795-796)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H795-796)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 195 (Roll no. 33). (consideration: CR H800-802; text: CR H800-801)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 713.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H795-802)
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 154.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2829 with 1 hour of general debate. 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: 2006-03-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-387, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-387, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Urging the replacement of the United Nations Human Rights Commission with a new Human Rights Council.

Bill: 109-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2006-03-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Negotiations
President and foreign policy
Sanctions (International law)
United Nations
United Nations delegations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: 
States that the United States remains committed to the creation of a new Human Rights Council to replace the discredited United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC).
 
 Urges the President and the governments of other U.N. member countries to continue with negotiations for the creation of a Human Rights Council. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a credible Human Rights Council would: (1) establish membership criteria that would exclude the worst human rights abusers, including exclusion of member countries subject to U.N. Security Council sanctions; (2) include Israel's full participation; (3) set a size limit consistent with ensuring that only countries that respect human rights are members of the primary U.N. human rights body; (4) exclude any provision that prevents the consecutive election of member countries to the Council; and (5) utilize a formula for the distribution of membership among U.N. member countries that gives priority to countries that respect human rights, while also giving consideration to geographical distribution, the representation of different forms of civilization, and the principal legal systems. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-08
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Elects a majority Member to the House Committee on Agriculture.

action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 

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

 
Elects a majority Member to the House Committee on Agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H848)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H848)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H848)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of a National Blood Reserve, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood banks
Commemorations
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disasters
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
Emergency Management
Foundations
Government Operations and Politics
Public-private partnerships
Social Welfare
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Endorses: (1) U.S. participation in the World Health Organization's World Blood Donor Day campaign; and (2) the establishment of a National Blood Reserve to meet needs in emergency situations, domestic disasters, and terrorists attacks.
 
Recognizes the Give Life Foundation's efforts to form public/private partnerships for the coordination of blood donor recruitment programs to supplement the National Blood Reserve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of a workforce globalization final draft report produced by the Technology Administration.

Bill: 109-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Governmental investigations
Labor and Employment
Recruiting of employees
Resolutions of inquiry
Skilled labor

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House a copy of a specified workforce globalization final draft report produced by the Technology Administration.

action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to transmit to the House a copy of a specified workforce globalization final draft report produced by the Technology Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-415.
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Reported by the Committee on Science. H. Rept. 109-415.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-03-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the Dubai Ports World acquisition of 6 United States commercial ports leases.

Bill: 109-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Coast guard
Commerce
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional-executive relations
Corporate mergers
Department of Homeland Security
Dubai Ports World aftermath legislation
Foreign corporations
Foreign investments
Government Operations and Politics
Government ownership
Governmental investigations
Infrastructure
Leases
Marine safety
Marine terminals
Middle East and North Africa
Presidential records
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Security measures
Transportation and Public Works
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Requests the President and directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to the House of Representatives all documents in their possession relating to: (1) the Dubai Ports World acquisition of six United States commercial ports leases, including records of internal discussions relating to the December 13, 2005, document by the Coast Guard Intelligence Coordination Center; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process for such acquisition, including records of internal discussions between the White House and Dubai Ports World and records of internal discussions, during the period of October 1, 2005, to March 2, 2006, between the White House and the Carlyle Group.

action_date: 2006-04-07
text: 
Requests the President and directs the Secretaries of Homeland Security and of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives, within 14 days after adoption of this resolution, all documents in their possession, including records of internal discussions, relating to: (1) the Dubai Ports World (DPW) acquisition of U.S. commercial ports leases, including the December 13, 2005, Coast Guard Intelligence Coordination Center document; (2) the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process for the acquisition, including discussions between the White House and Dubai Ports World, and during the period of October 1, 2005, to March 2, 2006, between the White House and the Carlyle Group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 163.
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 109-414.
action_date: 2006-04-07
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 109-414.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Wendy Wasserstein.

Bill: 109-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Congress
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Wendy Wasserstein. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks.

Bill: 109-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Photography

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Recognizes and honors Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1566)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2006-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
El Salvador
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the United States.

action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 

This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Salvadoran-American Day (El Dia del Salvadoreno) in recognition of all Salvadoran-Americans for their hard work, dedication, and contribution to the stability and well-being of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5329)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5329)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 721.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5329-5331)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Mr. Marchant moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E338)
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of oral health, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-722
Sponsor: Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1]
Introduced: 2006-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Continuing education
Dental care
Education
Higher education
Medical associations
Medical education
Preventive medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: 
Declares that access to oral health care services and the prevention of oral health care disease is integral to achieving and maintaining good health.
 
Recognizes the Academy of General Dentistry for its role in promoting high standards of training and professionalism in the field of primary dental care and for helping to address the treatment and prevention of oral health disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Leonidas Ralph Mecham, Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts and Secretary of the Judicial Conference of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-724
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2006-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial officers
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: 
Commends Leonidas Ralph Mecham for his steadfast loyalty and unwavering dedication to the judiciary and to the public.
 
Recognizes Mr. Mecham for his more than 20 years of outstanding public service to the federal judiciary and to the nation.
 
Honors him on the occasion of his retirement from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. 

action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 

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

Commends Leonidas Ralph Mecham for his steadfast loyalty and unwavering dedication to the judiciary and to the public.

Recognizes Mr. Mecham for his more than 20 years of outstanding public service to the federal judiciary and to the nation.

Honors him on the occasion of his retirement from the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-446.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-446.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4939) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-725
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2006-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4939) making emergency supplemental appropriations for FY2006.
action_date: 2006-03-14
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 H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006).
action_date: 2006-03-15
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 H.R. 4939 (Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 200 (Roll no. 41). (text: CR H980)
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 200 (Roll no. 41).(text: CR H980)
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 192 (Roll no. 40). (consideration: CR H987; text: CR H987-989)
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 725.
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H980-991)
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4939 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-391, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-391, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of Charles Edward Taylor and recognizing the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-726
Sponsor: Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3]
Introduced: 2006-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft
Aircraft engines
Congress
Congressional tributes
Labor and Employment
Maintenance and repair
Skilled labor
Special days
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: 
Honors the life and achievements of Charles Edward Taylor.
 
Recognizes the essential role of aviation maintenance technicians in ensuring the safety and security of civil and military aircraft.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of Aviation Maintenance Technician Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Prime Minister-designate Portia Simpson Miller for becoming the first female Prime Minister-designate of Jamaica.

Bill: 109-hres-727
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2006-03-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Jamaica
Latin America
Women
Women in government

Summary:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: 
Congratulates Prime Minister-designate Portia Simpson Miller for becoming the first female Prime Minister-designate of Jamaica.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-03-14
text: Introduced in House