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Recognizing the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr., on the occasion of the establishment of an endowment for trial advocacy called the "Andrew L. Jefferson Endowment for Trial Advocacy" at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas.

Bill: 109-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2005-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Gifts
Higher education
Judges
Law
Legal education
Names
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: 
Commends the Honorable Andrew L. Jefferson, Jr. for his achievements on the occasion of the establishment of an endowment for trial advocacy in his name at Texas Southern University's Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. Congratulates him on his selection as First Endowed Chair of the trial advocacy program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2005-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Ways and Means
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: 
Elects a majority Member to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

action_date: 2005-05-05
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 Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3043)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3043)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3043)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 109-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Osteoporosis
Preventive medicine
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.

action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month.


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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3393)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3393)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 265.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3393-3394)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 109-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2005-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Law enforcement officers
Police
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: 
 Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

action_date: 2005-05-16
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H3273)
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 391 - 0 (Roll no. 172).(text: CR H3273)
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3287-3288)
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 266.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3273-3275)
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 376) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prices for Medicare prescription drugs on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.

Bill: 109-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2005-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 376) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate fair prices for Medicare prescription drugs on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Hooley. Petition No: 109-1. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis1.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1279) to amend title 18, United States Code, to reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1279) to amend title 18, United States Code, to reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals.
action_date: 2005-05-10
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. 1279) to amend title 18, United States Code, to reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals. 

action_date: 2005-05-11
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. 1279) to amend title 18, United States Code, to reduce violent gang crime and protect law-abiding citizens and communities from violent criminals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 164). (consideration: CR H3132-3133; text: CR H3132)
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3120-3121)
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3120-3121)
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 268.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3120-3133, H3133)
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 36.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1279 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: 2005-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-76, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-76, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1544) to provide faster and smarter funding for first responders, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1544 (Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005).
 

action_date: 2005-05-10
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. 1544 (Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005).
 

action_date: 2005-05-12
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. 1544 (Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3204-3205)
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3204-3205)
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3211)
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 269.
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3204-3211)
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 37.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1544 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: 2005-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-77, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-77, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 303) to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation for the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation and to eliminate the phase-in period under current law with respect to such concurrent receipt.

Bill: 109-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 303) to amend title 10, United States Code, to permit certain additional retired members of the Armed Forces who have a service-connected disability to receive both disability compensation for the Department of Veterans Affairs for their disability and either retired pay by reason of their years of military service or Combat-Related Special Compensation and to eliminate the phase-in period under current law with respect to such concurrent receipt.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Marshall. Petition No: 109-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis2.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 808) to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as dependency and indemnity compensation.

Bill: 109-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]
Introduced: 2005-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 808) to amend title 10, United States Code, to repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as dependency and indemnity compensation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Edwards. Petition No: 109-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis3.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution

Bill: 109-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2005-05-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
India
Pakistan
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: 
India-Pakistan Peace Resolution - Congratulates India and Pakistan on taking monumental steps toward achieving a comprehensive peace agreement, and applauds Prime Minister Singh and President Musharraf for their leadership in bringing their two nations together.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Discharged.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Miguel Contreras, on the occasion of his death, for his tireless work on behalf of immigrants and working people.

Bill: 109-hres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2005-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congress
Congressional tributes
Hispanic Americans
Immigrants
Immigration
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Minorities

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: 
Recognizes Miguel Contreras: (1) on the occasion of his death, for his tireless work on behalf of immigrants and working people, and extends condolences to his family; and (2) as a role model.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the work of Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust and its members.

Bill: 109-hres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: 
Congratulates the Southwest Washington Independent Forward Thrust (SWIFT) on its 30th anniversary.
 
Honors SWIFT's work, including its providing grant funds for public art, playgrounds, peer mediation programs to prevent school violence, community kitchens to feed the homeless, and dental and health care clinics for uninsured families.
 
Recognizes SWIFT members for their continuing efforts to improve the lives of persons and families in southwestern Washington State.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-hres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19]
Introduced: 2005-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (requested to be November by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network). 

action_date: 2005-10-06
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 Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month (requested to be November by the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 510). (text: CR H8658)
action_date: 2005-10-06
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): 415 - 0 (Roll no. 510).(text: CR H8658)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8694)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 276.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8658-8659)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud, mismanagement, and abuse within the United Nations oil-for-food program, the growing record of human rights abuses by United Nations personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the lack of action by the United Nations in response to the genocide in the Darfur region of the Sudan, Kofi Annan should resign from the position of Secretary General of the United Nations to help restore confidence in the organization.

Bill: 109-hres-277
Sponsor: Rep. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democratic Republic of Congo
Energy
Food relief
Fraud
Genocide
Human rights
International employees
International military forces
International relief
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Peacekeeping forces
Petroleum
Resignation from office
Sudan
United Nations finances
United Nations officials

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that due to the allegations of fraud and mismanagement within the U.N. oil-for-food program, the growing record of human rights abuses by U.N. personnel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the lack of U.N. response to the Darfur genocide, Kofi Annan should resign as U.N. Secretary General.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-278
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.
action_date: 2005-05-16
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. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 

action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 185, 2 Present (Roll no. 175).
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 185, 2 Present (Roll no. 175).
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 278.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3340-3346; text of measure as introduced: CR H3340)
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 38.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-83, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-83, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Introduced in House