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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Director of National Intelligence should establish and oversee the implementation of a uniform, multi-level security clearance system across the intelligence community to fully leverage the cultural and linguistic skills of subject matter experts and others proficient in foreign languages critical to national security.

Bill: 109-hres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Intelligence community staff
Intelligence officers
Language and languages
Security clearances

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: 
Resolves that the Director of National Intelligence should promptly establish and oversee the implementation of a uniform, multi-level security clearance system across the intelligence community to fully leverage the cultural and linguistic skills of subject matter experts and individuals proficient in foreign languages critical to national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of Malaysia and honoring Datuk Siti Norma Binti Yaacob regarding her recent appointment as the first female Chief Judge of Malaya, Malaysia.

Bill: 109-hres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Appellate courts
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Judges
Law
Malaysia
Women
Women in government
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: 
Congratulates the people of Malaysia and honors Datuk Siti Norma Yaacob on becoming the first female Chief Judge of Malaya. 
 
Recognizes the important contribution Datuk Siti Norma Yaacob has made to Malaysia's judiciary system and to the advancement of women's rights in Malaysia. 
 
Commends the Government of Malaysia for its effort to pursue the emancipation and empowerment of women and protect the rights of women in Malaysia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of establishing a national memorial at the World Trade Center site to commemorate and mourn the events of February 26, 1993, and September 11, 2001.

Bill: 109-hres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Bombings
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Foundations
International Affairs
Monuments and memorials
New York City
Office buildings
September 11, 2001
Social Welfare
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the importance of establishing a national memorial at the World Trade Center site, as the highest honor the Nation can confer to commemorate and mourn the events of February 26,1993, and September 11, 2001; and (2) supports the efforts of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation to build a permanent memorial at the site.

action_date: 2006-09-12
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes the importance of establishing a national memorial at the World Trade Center site, as the highest honor the Nation can confer to commemorate and mourn the events of February 26,1993, and September 11, 2001; and (2) supports the efforts of the World Trade Center Memorial Foundation to build a permanent memorial at the site.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 437). (text: CR H6390)
action_date: 2006-09-12
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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 437).(text: CR H6390)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6393)
action_date: 2006-09-12
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: 2006-09-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6390-6392)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-03-23
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2005-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Dick Brown: New York's greatest ambassador to Washington.

Bill: 109-hres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
New York City
Politicians
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: 
Resolves that Dick Brown will forever be remembered as a great American political reformer and as one of New York's greatest ambassadors to Washington, D.C.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commitment to young people.

Bill: 109-hres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Blacks
Boxing
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Foundations
Minorities
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recognized as one of history's greatest professional boxers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2033)
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Betty Shabazz.

Bill: 109-hres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
College administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Honors the life of Betty Shabazz (civil and human rights advocate and wife of Malcolm X).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Bill: 109-hres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Employee rights
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Phillip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2052)
action_date: 2005-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a United Nations Emergency Peace Service capable of intervening in the early stages of a humanitarian crisis could save millions of lives, billions of dollars, and is in the interests of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2005-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Crime and Law Enforcement
International agencies
International military forces
International relief
Judicial officers
Law
Military personnel
Peacekeeping forces
Police
United Nations
United Nations economic assistance
United Nations technical assistance
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should use its voice and vote at the United Nations (UN) to support the creation of a permanent United Nations Emergency Peace Service which should: (1) be able to act immediately in an emerging humanitarian crisis; and (2) be recruited from member nations with a single command structure able to provide an integrated service encompassing 10,000 to 15,000 civilian, police, judicial, military, and relief professionals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E498)
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 109-hres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-20
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of a bill relating to the rights of an incapacitated person or persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, H. Res. 181 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: Waives a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-27, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-27, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.

Bill: 109-hres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S.686) for the relief of the parents of Theresa Marie Schiavo.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, H. Res. 182 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 686 with 10 minutes 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-28, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-28, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, and expressing the condolences of the House on the passing, of Pope John Paul II.

Bill: 109-hres-183
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Catholic Church
Clergy
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments, and expresses condolences on the passing, of Pope John Paul II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing a National Week of Hope in commemoration of the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City.

Bill: 109-hres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Istook, Ernest J., Jr. [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Bombings
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Federal office buildings
Fire fighters
Health
Law enforcement officers
Medical personnel
Monuments and memorials
Murder
Oklahoma
Paramedical personnel
Police
Political violence
Rescue work
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism
Violence
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Encourages Americans to observe a National Week of Hope to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing.

action_date: 2005-04-20
text: 

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

 
 Encourages Americans to observe a National Week of Hope to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. 
 
Expresses: (1) best wishes and prayers for the families, friends, and neighbors of the 168 people killed in the terrorist bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building and for persons injured in the building; (2) thanks to the thousands of first responders, rescue workers, medical personnel, and volunteers who answered the call for help; and (3) resolve to stand with all Americans to promote the goals and mission established by the Oklahoma City National Memorial.
 
Congratulates the people of Oklahoma City for making tremendous progress over the past decade.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2160)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2160)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 184.
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2160-2165)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Mr. Marchant moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-04-13
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-04-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Johnnie Cochran, Jr. for his service to the Nation, and expressing condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers on his death.

Bill: 109-hres-185
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Blacks
Charities
Congress
Congressional tributes
Law
Lawyers
Minorities
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Television news

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) honors Johnnie Cochran, Jr., for his service to the Nation, his pioneering work as a lawyer, author, TV commentator, and philanthropist, and his personal integrity and professional excellence; and (2) expresses its deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, and admirers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life's work of Pope John Paul II.

Bill: 109-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-27]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Catholic Church
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Developing countries
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Human rights
Peace
Religion
Religious liberty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Honors the life's work of the late Pope John Paul II. Extends sympathy and condolences to members of the Roman Catholic Church. Recognizes the significant contributions Pope John Paul II made during his lifetime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance.

Bill: 109-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Pluralism (Social sciences)
Race relations
Religion
Religious liberty
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Calls for establishment of a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance encouraging communities and institutions around the nation to engage in events and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory, and healing as they relate to diversity among the people of the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring firefighters for their many contributions throughout the history of the Nation.

Bill: 109-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Recognizes and honors the more than 1.1 million firefighters in the United States for their contributions and sacrifices.

action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the more than 1 million firefighters in the United States for their contributions and sacrifices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1802)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1802)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 188.
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1802-1806)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Mr. Gutknecht moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day ought to be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons.

Bill: 109-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Sweeney, John E. [R-NY-20]
Introduced: 2005-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Missing persons
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) a day should be established to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons; and (2) the people of the United States should support efforts to locate missing persons.


Legislative actions:
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: 2005-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Introduced in House