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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2601) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-365
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2005-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2601) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for FY2006-FY2007.
action_date: 2005-07-18
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. 2601) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for FY2006-FY2007. 

action_date: 2005-07-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2601) to authorize appropriations for the Department of State for FY2006-FY2007. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 384).
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 384).
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 365.
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5972-5982)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 62.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2601. 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: 2005-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-175, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-175, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Commending the University of Michigan Wolverines softball team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Championship on June 8, 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-366
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]
Introduced: 2005-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Baseball
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: 
Commends the University of Michigan softball team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination against Iranian-Americans.

Bill: 109-hres-367
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2005-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Arab Americans
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Discrimination in criminal justice administration
Hate crimes
Minorities
Prosecution
Racial discrimination
Racial violence
Racism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: 
Calls for government leaders and law enforcement personnel to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all Americans, including Iranian-Americans, are fully protected. Condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against any American.
 
Encourages Iranian-Americans to share their experiences with their elected officials and their community to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse.
 
Calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes that are based on actual or perceived, race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-08-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3199) to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-369
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3199) to extend and modify the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005.
action_date: 2005-07-20
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. 3199) to extend and modify the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005. 

action_date: 2005-07-21
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. 3199) to extend and modify the USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 196, 3 Present (Roll no. 402). (text: CR H6210)
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 196, 3 Present (Roll no. 402).(text: CR H6210)
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 401). (consideration: CR H6219)
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 369.
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6210-6220)
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 63.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3199 with 2 hours 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: 2005-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-178, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-178, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3070) to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-370
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Space activities

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3070) to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
action_date: 2005-07-20
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. 3070) to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

action_date: 2005-07-22
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. 3070) to reauthorize the human space flight, aeronautics, and science programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6333)
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6333)
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6335)
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 370.
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6332-6335, H6367)
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3070 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: 2005-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-179, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-179, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should revise its laws and regulations to enable individuals and small businesses to obtain health insurance through the combination of a health savings account and a high-deductible health plan.

Bill: 109-hres-371
Sponsor: Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2005-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Coinsurance
Commerce
Finance and Financial Sector
Government Operations and Politics
Health insurance
Income tax
Medical economics
Medical savings accounts
Small business
State laws
State taxation
Tax incentives
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: 
Calls for each state to examine its laws and regulations and make changes to ensure that: (1) individuals and small businesses are able to obtain high-deductible health plan coverage to take full advantage of health savings accounts; and (2) health savings accounts receive, under state tax law, tax-favored treatment equivalent to that provided under federal tax law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Increasing the amount provided for the Members' Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives who employs a veteran with a service-connected disability.

Bill: 109-hres-372
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2005-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional allowances
Congressional employees
Disabled
Employment of the disabled
House of Representatives
Labor and Employment
Members of Congress
Salaries
Veterans' employment

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: 
Requires the amount otherwise provided during a year for the Members' Representational Allowance of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) to be increased by $50,000 if at any time during the year a qualified disabled veteran is an employee of the Member's office whose salary is paid from such Allowance.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss and supporting the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day to recognize his innovative spirit and legacy.

Bill: 109-hres-374
Sponsor: Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29]
Introduced: 2005-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft
Aircraft industry
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Commerce
Intellectual property
Inventors
Military aviation
Motorcycles
Navy
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of the 75th anniversary of the death of Glenn Hammond Curtiss.
 
Supports the establishment of Glenn Hammond Curtiss Day to recognize his contributions to motorcycle design and racing, naval aviation, and the American aircraft industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' to determine if the publisher deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an 'Adults-Only' rating.

Bill: 109-hres-376
Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
Introduced: 2005-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Deceptive advertising
Fines (Penalties)
Fraud
Governmental investigations
Law
Pornography
Science, Technology, Communications
Video games

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game &quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas&quot; to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, intentionally deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an &quot;Adults-Only&quot; rating; and (2) if it determines Rockstar Games to have committed such deception or fraud, the Commission should apply the toughest of penalties.

action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Federal Trade Commission should investigate the publication of the video game &quot;Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas&quot; to determine if the publisher, Rockstar Games, intentionally deceived the Entertainment Software Ratings Board to avoid an &quot;Adults-Only&quot; rating; and (2) if it determines Rockstar Games to have committed such deception or fraud, the Commission should apply the toughest of penalties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 21, 1 Present (Roll no. 419). (text: CR H6401)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 21, 1 Present (Roll no. 419).(text: CR H6401)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6406-6407)
action_date: 2005-07-25
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: 2005-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 376.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6401-6405)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China should adhere to internationally recognized health standards by prohibiting the use of antiviral medication to protect their livestock, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-377
Sponsor: Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3]
Introduced: 2005-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animal diseases
Animals
China
Communication in medicine
East Asia
Epidemiology
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Influenza
International cooperation
Livestock
Poultry
Preventive medicine
Standards
Vaccination
Vaccines
Veterinary medicine
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC): (1) has endangered the lives of people in every region of the world, and should adhere to internationally recognized health standards by prohibiting the use of antiviral medication to protect their livestock; and (2) should no longer purposefully hide any pathogenic outbreaks or mutations that could be harmful to the global community, but should instead consult with experts from both within their government and outside their country to handle situations that could endanger millions of lives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 525) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.

Bill: 109-hres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2005-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 525) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees.
action_date: 2005-07-25
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 the bill (H.R. 525) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. 

action_date: 2005-07-26
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 the bill (H.R. 525) to amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entrepreneurs with small businesses with respect to medical care for their employees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6466-6467)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6466-6467)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6472)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 379.
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6466-6472)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 525 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. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-183, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-183, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to reform the postal laws of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 22) to reform the postal laws of the United States.
action_date: 2005-07-25
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 the bill (H.R. 22) to reform the postal laws of the United States. 

action_date: 2005-07-26
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 the bill (H.R. 22) to reform the postal laws of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6472-6473)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6472-6473)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6477)
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6472-6477)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 22 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: 2005-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-184, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-184, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Lance Armstrong on his exceptional career upon his victory in the 2005 Tour de France and retiring from professional cycling.

Bill: 109-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2005-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Bicycles
Cancer
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foundations
France
Health
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 
Congratulates Lance Armstrong and the Discover Channel Pro Cycling Team on an historic victory in the 2005 Tour de France.
 
Commends Lance Armstrong for surviving his battle with cancer and for his unwavering commitment to cancer awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1599)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Introduced in House