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Honoring the members of the United States Air Force who were killed in the June 25, 1996, terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers United States military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 109-hconres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2005-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air force
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Bombings
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Housing and Community Development
International Affairs
Middle East and North Africa
Military bases
Military housing
Military personnel
Saudi Arabia
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: 
 Recognizes, on the ninth anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
 
Calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to those brave airmen.
 
Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died.
 
Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority.

action_date: 2005-06-27
text: 

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

 
 Recognizes, on the ninth anniversary of that attack, the service and sacrifice of the 19 members of the U.S. Air Force who died in the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers U.S. military housing compound near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
 
Calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute to those brave airmen.
 
Extends the continued sympathies of Congress to the families of those who died.
 
Assures the members of the Armed Forces serving anywhere in the world that their well-being and interests will at all times be given the highest priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5207)
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5207)
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 188.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5207-5209)
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Mr. Miller (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest and the Treaties of 1855 between these tribes and the United States of America.

Bill: 109-hconres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2005-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal-Indian relations
Minorities
Native Americans
Northwestern States
Pacific States (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of the tribes of the Pacific Northwest and celebrates the promises made 150 years ago between the Pacific Northwest tribes and the United States of America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1341)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4988)
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the United Nations.

Bill: 109-hconres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2005-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
United Nations
United Nations structure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the United Nations (UN). 
 
Encourages: (1) the UN to commit to structural reforms; and (2) the United States to serve in a leadership role at the UN summit in September 2005.
 
 Requests the President to: (1) issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the 60th anniversary of the UN; and (2) exert U.S. leadership to ensure that substantive UN reforms are adopted at the summit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1346-1347)
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day.

Bill: 109-hconres-193
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2005-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Authorization
Commemorations
Congress
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to health facilities
Government Operations and Politics
Health counseling
Health education
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Legislation
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Public service advertising
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS Testing Day.
 
Encourages the use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV testing.
 
Recognizes the need to: (1) promptly reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act; and (2) authorize and provide all necessary funding to prevent the spread of HIV and to provide care and treatment to those who are already infected and living with HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the display of the Ten Commandments in public buildings does not violate the first amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 109-hconres-194
Sponsor: Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3]
Introduced: 2005-06-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Bible
Church and state
Constitutional amendments
Ethics
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Religion
Religious liberty
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the display of the Ten Commandments in public buildings does not violate the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, urging the Government of the Republic of Turkey to acknowledge the culpability of its predecessor state, the Ottoman Empire, for the Armenian Genocide and engage in rapprochement with the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people, and supporting the accession of Turkey to the European Union if Turkey meets certain criteria.

Bill: 109-hconres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2005-06-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Central Asia
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
European Union
Genocide
Middle East and North Africa
Turkey
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: 
 Commemorates the victims of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.
 
 Calls upon: (1) the President to commemorate the victims of the Armenian Genocide; and (2) the government of the Republic of Turkey to acknowledge the culpability of its predecessor state, the Ottoman Empire, for the Armenian Genocide, and to promote rapprochement with the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people. 
 
 Supports the Republic of Turkey's accession to the European Union (EU) if Turkey acknowledges culpability, pursues rapprochement, and meets other EU accession criteria, and calls upon the EU to look with favor upon such actions by the government of the Republic of Turkey. 
 
 Calls upon the President, the Secretary of State, the EU, and others to assist the Republic of Turkey and the Republic of Armenia and the Armenian people in this process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 11.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8063-8064)
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-29
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that it is the policy of the United States not to enter into any base agreement with the Government of Iraq that would lead to a permanent United States military presence in Iraq.

Bill: 109-hconres-197
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements
Military bases

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Declares that it is U.S. policy not to enter into any base agreement with the government of Iraq that would lead to a permanent U.S. military presence in Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Polar Year.

Bill: 109-hconres-199
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Arctic and polar regions
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorations
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Environmental research
International Affairs
International cooperation in science
International environmental cooperation
Special years

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Recognizes that encouraging and supporting an International Polar Year from 2007-2008 is not only beneficial but crucial to our understanding of the Earth's environment. Encourages the United States to support funding and research for the International Polar Year and of the Polar regions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that secondary schools should consider starting school after 9:00 in the morning.

Bill: 109-hconres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Secondary education
Time

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that secondary schools should begin classes after nine o'clock in the morning.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing gratitude to the Government of Singapore for its support in the reconstruction of Iraq and its strong cooperation with the United States in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Singapore.

Bill: 109-hconres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Ortiz, Solomon P. [D-TX-27]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
East Asia
Foreign leaders
International cooperation
Iraq
Middle East and North Africa
Singapore
Terrorism
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Lee Hsien Loong, to the United States. 
 
Expresses profound gratitude to the government of Singapore for its assistance in Iraq and its support in the global war on terror.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to strengthening U.S.-Singapore friendship and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Bill: 109-hconres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Art
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
History

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 26, 2005, for a ceremony to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2005-07-20
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 26, 2005, for a ceremony to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

action_date: 2005-07-21
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 26, 2005, for a ceremony to honor Constantino Brumidi on the 200th anniversary of his birth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8712)
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8712)
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6115)
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6115)
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 202.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6115-6117)
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should work expand membership in the Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization and should urge the People's Republic of China to enter into immediate negotiations to join that agreement, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hconres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: China
East Asia
Free trade
Government Operations and Politics
Government procurement
International Affairs
International agencies
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the government of the United States should strive to expand membership in the Agreement on Government Procurement of the World Trade Organization (WTO); (2) the government should seek commitments from the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to enter into immediate negotiations to accede to the Agreement, in accordance with commitments made by China in 2001 upon joining the WTO; (3) the government should seek a commitment from the PRC to suspend implementation of its law on government procurement, pending the conclusion of such negotiations; (4) the government should seek commitments from the PRC and other countries that are not yet members of the Agreement to implement the principles of openness, transparency, fair competition based on merit, nondiscrimination, and accountability in their government procurement as embodied in that Agreement; and (5) the President should direct all appropriate U.S. officials to raise these concerns with appropriate PRC officials and other trading partners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to obesity in the United States.

Bill: 109-hconres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Child health
Clinical trials
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Federal aid to research
Genetic research
Health education
Medical research
Medical tests
Obesity
Physical education and training
Preventive medicine
School health programs
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national and community organizations and health care providers should be recognized for their role in promoting obesity awareness; (2) the federal government has a responsibility to raise awareness about obesity's medical complications and to increase funding for related research, prevention, and treatment, including activities aimed at children and adolescents; (3) the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute should continue a leadership role in the fight against obesity through the expansion of genetic research; and (4) a National Obesity Awareness Month should be established.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the spirit of Jacob Mock Doub and his contribution to encouraging youth to be physically active and fit and expressing the sense of Congress that "National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" should be established in Jacob Mock Doub's honor.

Bill: 109-hconres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Bicycles
Child health
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Exercise
Families
Health
Obesity
Physical education and training
Physical fitness
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the health risks associated with childhood obesity; and (2) the spirit of Jacob Mock Doub and his contribution to encouraging youth to be physically active and fit, especially through bicycling. Expresses the sense of Congress that National Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day should be established in his honor.
 
Encourages parents, schools, civic organizations, and students to promote increased physical activity among youth in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gift parcels, and family travel to Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans to assist their relatives in Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis.

Bill: 109-hconres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Cuba
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Families
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Hurricanes
Latin America
Money
Right to travel
Sanctions (International law)
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on remittances, gift parcels, and family travel to Cuba to allow Cuban-Americans to assist their relatives in Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Dennis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued depicting the Lone Sailor Memorial, located by the Golden Gate Bridge.

Bill: 109-hconres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
California
Coast guard
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Marines
Merchant seamen
Military personnel
Monuments and memorials
Navy
Postage stamps
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Urges the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp depicting the Lone Sailor Memorial, located by the Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, California).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House