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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to provide regular ethics training for Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner.

Bill: 109-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Geoff [R-KY-4]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional Record
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional publicity
House Standards of Official Conduct
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to establish a program of regular ethics training for Members of the House.
 
Requires publication of the list of Members who have and have not completed the ethics training to be made available on the official website of the Committee and published in the Congressional Record.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Commending the American Jewish Committee for its century of leadership, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International Affairs
Jews
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Commends the American Jewish Committee for a century of leadership.


Legislative actions:
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: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5020) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5020 (Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007). 

action_date: 2006-04-25
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. 5020 (Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007).
action_date: 2006-04-26
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. 5020 (Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1774-1775)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 198 (Roll no. 103).(text: CR H1774-1775)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 194 (Roll no. 102). (consideration: CR H1783)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 774.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1774-1785)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 167.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5020. 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: 2006-04-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-438, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-438, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Community of Sant'Egidio for their extensive charity and generosity on behalf of the poor throughout the world.

Bill: 109-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Catholic Church
Charities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Immigration
Peace
Peace negotiations
Refugees
Religion
Religious liberty
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Commends the Community of Sant'Egidio for their worldwide charity and generosity on behalf of the poor, and honors the Community for promoting peace throughout the world, especially in Africa. 
 
Thanks the Community for providing the international forum of the 2006 Prayer for Peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of a "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 109-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Range management
Special days
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Supports the observance of a &quot;National Day of the American Cowboy.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives, in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States, by establishing "Haitian-American Heritage Month".

Bill: 109-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17]
Introduced: 2006-04-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caribbean area
Haiti
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a &quot;Haitian-American Heritage Month&quot; be established. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E626)
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-25
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Standards of Official Conduct
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 

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

 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1786)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1786)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1786)
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the designation of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Caregivers
Child abuse
Child health
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Infants
Parent and child
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 
Calls for the establishment of a National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.
 
Commends the hospitals, child care councils, schools, and other organizations that are working to increase awareness of the danger of shaking young children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that King Gyanendra should immediately release all political detainees, restore constitutional liberties, and undertake good faith negotiations with all involved parties to restore democracy.

Bill: 109-hres-780
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Monarchy
Negotiations
Nepal
Political parties
Political prisoners
Political violence
Public demonstrations
Right of assembly
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) King Gyanendra should release all political detainees, restore constitutional liberties, and undertake good faith negotiations with the leaders of Nepal's political parties to restore democracy and an elected government; and (2) all involved parties should put aside past differences and enter into a new phase of peaceful and good faith negotiations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Charter schools
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.
 
Supports the seventh annual National Charter Schools Week.

action_date: 2006-05-03
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education and the public school system.
 
Supports the seventh annual National Charter Schools Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1, 3 Present (Roll no. 120). (text: CR H1988)
action_date: 2006-05-03
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): 417 - 1, 3 Present (Roll no. 120).(text: CR H1988)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2057-2058)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 781.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1988-1992)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should sanction Iran for its noncompliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Bill: 109-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2006-04-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Energy
International control of nuclear power
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions (International law)
United Nations
United Nations finances
Uranium enrichment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the U.N. Security Council should sanction Iran for its Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) noncompliance; and (2) if the Security Council does not sanction Iran, the Secretary of State may withhold U.S. contributions to the United Nations (U.N.) until the Security Council takes proper action to return Iran to NPT compliance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4975) to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4975) to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities.
action_date: 2006-04-27
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. 4975) to provide greater transparency with respect to lobbying activities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 110). (text: CR H1877-1878)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 207 (Roll no. 110).(text: CR H1877-1878)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1877-1886, H1887-1888)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of H. Res. 783 until a later time.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1886)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 783.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1874-1877)
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4975.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-441, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-441, by Mr. Dreier.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Commending and supporting Radio Al Mahaba, Iraq's first and only radio station for women.

Bill: 109-hres-784
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Radio stations
Science, Technology, Communications
Women
Women in public life
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Commends Radio Al Mahaba's efforts to provide Iraqi women with freedom of speech and an opportunity for women to be included in and informed of Iraq's democratic reconstruction. 
 
 Supports Radio Al Mahaba's mission and continuing work.

action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 

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

 
Commends Radio Al Mahaba's efforts to provide Iraqi women with freedom of speech and an opportunity for women to be included in and informed of Iraq's democratic reconstruction. 
 
 Supports Al Mahaba's mission.
 
 Urges Al Mahaba to continue its important work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5338)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5338)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 784.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5338-5340)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5249-5250)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives and achievements of Christopher and Dana Reeve.

Bill: 109-hres-785
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disabled
Entertainers
Foundations
Health
Medical research
Paralysis
Quality of life
Rehabilitation of the disabled
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Spinal cord injuries

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Honors the lives, achievements, and contributions of Christopher and Dana Reeve.
 
Recognizes the contributions of the Christopher Reeve Foundation to improving the health of people living with spinal cord injuries and other types of paralysis.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent election of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations to the position of Vice-chair of the United Nations Disarmament Commission.

Bill: 109-hres-786
Sponsor: Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Diplomats
Energy
International agencies
International control of nuclear power
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
United Nations
Uranium enrichment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Condemns the United Nations Disarmament Commission's election of the Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) to the position of Vice-chair of the Commission. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions, and honoring Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.

Bill: 109-hres-787
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2006-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural labor
Agriculture and Food
Children's rights
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Employee rights
Families
Health
Labor and Employment
Migrant labor
Occupational health and safety
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all workers deserve fair treatment and safe working conditions.
 
Honors Dolores Huerta for her commitment to the improvement of working conditions for farm worker families and the rights of women and children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-27
text: Introduced in House