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Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.

Bill: 109-hres-756
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional employees
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Police

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives expresses its: (1) gratitude and appreciation for the professional manner in which the U.S. Capitol Police carry out their diverse missions; and (2) appreciation for the dedication such officers have for protecting the Capitol Complex.
 
 Commends them for their continued courage and professionalism in protecting the Capitol Complex and its employees and visitors.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Virginia Wesleyan College Marlins men's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III National Basketball Championship.

Bill: 109-hres-757
Sponsor: Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Congratulates the Virginia Wesleyan College Marlins men's basketball team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the members and staff of the parliaments of East Timor, Georgia, Indonesia, and Macedonia to the House of Representatives as the first partner parliaments of the House Democracy Assistance Commission.

Bill: 109-hres-758
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional agencies
Democracy
East Asia
East Timor
Europe
Exchange of persons programs
Foreign leaders
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Indonesia
Kenya
Lebanon
Legislators
Macedonia
Middle East and North Africa
Parliamentary government
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Restates the House of Representatives' commitment to help strengthen democracy around the world through the work of the House Democracy Assistance Commission.
 
 Welcomes the members and staff of the parliaments of East Timor, Georgia, Indonesia, and Macedonia, and endorses a continuing partnership between the House of Representatives and such parliaments. 
 
Supports future exchanges between the House of Representatives and the parliaments of Afghanistan, Kenya, Lebanon, as well as similar partnerships with other new democracies. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Japan should formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for its sexual enslavement of young women, known to the world as "comfort women", during its colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-759
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Compensation for victims of crime
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Crimes against women
East Asia
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability (International law)
Government publicity
History
Human rights
Japan
Military history
Military occupation
Nongovernmental organizations
Prostitution
Rape
Reparations
Sex crimes
Slavery
United Nations
War crimes
Women
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Japan should: (1) issue an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women (known as &quot;comfort women&quot;) during the colonial occupation of Asia and the Pacific Islands from the 1930s through the duration of World War II; (2) educate future generations about this crime against humanity; (3) publicly refute claims that the subjugation and enslavement of such women never occurred; and (4) follow the recommendations of the United Nations and Amnesty International with respect to the &quot;comfort women.&quot;

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and their role in American culture.

Bill: 109-hres-760
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Beaches
Environmental Protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Pollution control
Social Welfare
Special weeks
Volunteer workers
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week.
 
Recognizes the value of beaches to the American way of life and the important contributions of beaches to the economy, recreation, and natural environment of the United States.
 
Encourages all Americans to work to keep beaches, which are a critical part of the natural heritage of the United States, safe and clean for the continued enjoyment of the public.
 
Urges individuals to engage in beach cleanup during National Clean Beaches Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-11
text: Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
action_date: 2006-04-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
To commend the University of Florida Gators for their historic win in the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

Bill: 109-hres-761
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2006-04-04 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Florida
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: 
Commends the Florida Gators for their historic win in the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 109-hres-762
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Bribery
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional employees
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional privileges and immunities
Conspiracy
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
House Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
Lobbying
Members of Congress
Misconduct in office

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to initiate an investigation immediately of the misconduct by Members of Congress and their staff implicated in the scandals associated with Mr. Jack Abramoff's criminal activity.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 198, 5 Present (Roll no. 87).
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Mr. Boehner moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1513-1514; text of measure as introduced: CR H1513-1514)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day, in order to encourage adults in the United States to support and listen to children and to help children throughout the Nation achieve their hopes and dreams, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-763
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child development
Child welfare
Families
Parent and child
Quality of life
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Children and Families Day to encourage adults to support, listen to, and encourage children.

action_date: 2006-06-06
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 Children and Families Day to encourage adults to support, listen to, and encourage children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3404)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3404)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 763.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3404-3405)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring firefighters for their many contributions throughout the history of the Nation.

Bill: 109-hres-764
Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Recognizes and honors the more than 1.1 million firefighters in the United States for their contributions and sacrifices.

action_date: 2006-04-06
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 1.1 million firefighters in the United States for their contributions and sacrifices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1626)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1626)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House. (consideration: CR H1627)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on H. Res. 764.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H1626-1627)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Tom Davis (VA) asked unanimous consent that it may be in order at any time to consider in the House, H. Res. 764; that the resolution be considered as read; that the previous question be considered as ordered to adoption without intervening motion except: 10 minutes of debate, equally divided and controlled. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-hres-765
Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alcoholism
Colleges
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drug abuse treatment
Drunk driving
Education
Emergency Management
Fire prevention
Higher education
School security
Special months
Students
Traffic accidents and safety
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.

Bill: 109-hres-766
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.
action_date: 2006-04-05
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.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).
action_date: 2006-04-06
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.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 92). (text: CR H1568)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 92).(text: CR H1568)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 91). (consideration: CR H1577)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 766.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1568-1578)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 160.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 376 with 4 hours of general debate.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-405, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-405, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-04-05
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-767
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).

action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1046, H. Res. 767 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Provides that the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legislative day of April 6, 2006, providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-406, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-406, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Geno Auriemma, the University of Connecticut women's basketball head coach, upon his selection to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Bill: 109-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]
Introduced: 2006-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Basketball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Education
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: 
Congratulates Geno Auriemma, the University of Connecticut women&#146;s basketball head coach, for his selection to the 2006 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Class.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Virginia's James River as "America's Founding River".

Bill: 109-hres-769
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Historic sites
History
Names
Outdoor recreation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Restoration ecology
Riparian ecology
Rivers
Sports and Recreation
Virginia
Water Resources Development
Water pollution control
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
Recognizes Virginia's James River as America's Founding River.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
action_date: 2006-04-19
text: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Commending Christian Relief Services Charities and its founder Eugene L. Krizek on the organization's 20th anniversary.

Bill: 109-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charities
Church and social problems
Congress
Congressional tributes
Religion
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
Commends Christian Relief Services Charities, and its founder Eugene L. Krizek, for effective and diverse charitable and relief work. Supports the mission of aiding the poor and the suffering.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that individuals who commit acts of sexual violence against minor children should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Bill: 109-hres-771
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2006-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
Families
Forced labor
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
International law
Labor and Employment
Law
Mandatory sentences
Minors
Pleas (Criminal procedure)
Prosecution
Prostitution
Rape
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Sex crimes
Slavery
State laws
Tourism
Violence
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all sexual relationships between an unmarried minor and an adult should be prosecuted as statutory rape; (2) acts of sexual violence against children, and travel within the United States or abroad to engage in sex trafficking or sexual relationships with minors, should be fully prosecuted; (3) all federal agencies should comply with funding prohibitions regarding prostitution and sex trafficking; (4) acts of sexual violence against male and female minors should not receive disparate treatment; (5) each state should pass a law similar to the Jessica Lunsford Act passed by the state of Florida in 2005; and (6) mandatory minimum sentences should be established for criminal sexual abuse and exploitation offenses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Introduced in House