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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5384) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-830
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5384) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5384 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007). 
 

action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5384 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 192, 1 Present (Roll no. 180). (text: CR H3025)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 214 - 192, 1 Present (Roll no. 180).(text: CR H3025)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 194 (Roll no. 179). (consideration: CR H3029-3030; text: CR H3029-3030)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3030-3032)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 830, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous quesiton until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 830.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3025-3030)
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 182.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5384 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-477, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-477, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
To support the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.

Bill: 109-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Nurses
Quality of care
Special days
Surgeons
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideal of an annual National Time-Out Day as designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
 
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to protect patient safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5427) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-832
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5427) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5427 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007).
 

action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5427 (Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 254 - 165 (Roll no. 195). (text: CR 5/23/2006 H3119)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 254 - 165 (Roll no. 195).(text: CR 5/23/2006 H3119)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 190 (Roll no. 194). (consideration: CR H3154-3156)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 832, Mr. Hastings (WA) moved the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the previous question was ordered. Mrs. Matsui subsequently demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on ordering the previous question would be postponed until Wednesday, May 24, 2006.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 832.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Considered by motion. (consideration: CR H3119-3123)
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: On motion to consider Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to consider.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 183.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5427 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-479, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-479, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the importance of National Women's Health Week, which promotes awareness of diseases that affect women and which encourages women to take preventive measures to ensure good health.

Bill: 109-hres-833
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Health education
Health surveys
Medical research
Medical screening
Medical statistics
Medical tests
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Special weeks
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) federally funded programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women and highlight racial disparities in the rates of these diseases.
 
Calls for: (1) people to use National Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. 

action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) preventing diseases that commonly affect women; and (2) programs that provide research and collect data on common diseases in women.
 
Calls for: (1) people to use National Women's Health Week as an opportunity to learn about health issues that face women; and (2) women to observe National Women's Check-Up Day by receiving preventive screenings from their health care providers. 


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 H3391-3392)
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 H3391-3392)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 833.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3391-3393)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Kim Burke-Ables for her exceptional dedication to the students of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. and her excellence as a teacher resulting in her selection as the 2006 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year, in recognition of her work.

Bill: 109-hres-834
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Awards, medals, prizes
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Government Operations and Politics
Periodicals
School administration
School personnel
Secondary education
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Congratulates Kim Burke-Ables for her selection as the 2006 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year. 
 
Congratulates the Principal of her school, Anita Berger of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, for providing an environment for enriched academic growth and the school's designation by Newsweek Magazine in May 2006 as one of the nation's best high schools. 
 
Thanks the principals and teachers at District of Columbia schools for their dedication to the city's children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5429) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-835
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5429) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5429 (American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act).

action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5429 (American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 184 (Roll no. 207). (text: CR H3236)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 184 (Roll no. 207).(text: CR H3236)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3244)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 835.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3236-3245)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5429 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-480, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-480, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5441) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-836
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5441) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007).

action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5441 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3259-3260)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3259-3260)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 195 (Roll no. 210). (consideration: CR H3266, H3268; text: CR H3266)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3268)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 836, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 836.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3259-3266)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5441 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-481, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-481, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week.

Bill: 109-hres-837
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil engineering
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Special weeks
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Works Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should not accept the credentials of any representative of the Government of Libya until the Government of Libya has fully met its financial commitments to the families of the victims of Pan Am Flight 103 and that the President should urge the Government of Libya to make a good faith effort to resolve other outstanding cases of United States victims of terrorism sponsored or supported by Libya.

Bill: 109-hres-838
Sponsor: Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air piracy
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Bombings
Crime and Law Enforcement
Damages
Diplomats
Europe
Families
Germany
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability (International law)
International claims
Libya
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military personnel
Nightclubs and cabarets
President and foreign policy
State-sponsored terrorism
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it remains a priority for further improvement in U.S.-Libya relations that the government of Libya make a good faith effort to resolve all outstanding claims of U.S. victims of Libyan-supported terrorism; (2) the Secretary of State should not accept the credentials of any representative of the government of Libya until the government of Libya has met its financial commitments to each of the personal representatives of U.S. victims of Pan Am Flight 103 who accepted the settlement with the government of Libya; and (3) the President should urge the government of Libya to make a good faith effort to resolve the claims of those killed or injured in the LaBelle Discotheque bombing, and all other outstanding cases of U.S. victims of Libyan-supported terror. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that officers of the Department of Homeland Security should not undermine the efforts of citizen groups such as the Minuteman Project to preserve the integrity of the borders of the United States and protect the Nation from intrusion.

Bill: 109-hres-839
Sponsor: Rep. Goode, Virgil H., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border patrols
Boundaries
Illegal aliens
Latin America
Mexico
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that officers of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should not: (1) undermine the efforts of citizen groups such as the Minuteman Project to preserve the integrity of U.S. borders and protect the nation from intrusion; and (2) contact Mexican officials about the location of individuals who participate in such groups while conducting surveillance on the southern U.S. border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the remarkable life and accomplishments of Floyd Patterson.

Bill: 109-hres-840
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Boxing
Congressional tributes
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Celebrates the life and accomplishments of Floyd Patterson (world heavyweight boxing champion) who inspired others to be the same kind of leader and role model that he was.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committees to hold hearings upon the issuance of certain reports from an Inspector General or the Comptroller General the subject matter of which is within the jurisdiction of such committees.

Bill: 109-hres-841
Sponsor: Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
Congressional hearings
Congressional investigations
Congressional-executive relations
Economics and Public Finance
Federal employees
Finance and Financial Sector
Financial statements
Fraud
Government Operations and Politics
House Government Reform
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Inspectors general
Misconduct in office
Performance measurement
Waste in government spending

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a House committee or subcommittee, whenever it receives a report on the following subject matters within its jurisdiction, to hold a hearing on the issues raised: (1) a Federal Office of Inspector General report documenting fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement in the government that results in a cost to the government of at least $1 million; or (2) a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report documenting waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement in federal programs, including high-risk government-operations.
 Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require the House Committee on Government Reform to hold : (1) hearings to question heads of departments or agencies whenever their auditors issue disclaimers or restatements of financial statements; and (2) at least two hearings during each session on the Program Assessment Rating Tool recommendations of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure a complementary relationship between the Administration and Congress to improve government performance.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4902-4904)
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House