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Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims, their families and friends, and the people of India for the loss suffered during the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, on July 11, 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-913
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2006-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bombings
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
India
International cooperation
Prosecution
Railroads
South Asia
Technical assistance
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: 
Condemns the July 11, 2006, terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.
 
 Expresses: (1) condolences to the victims, their families and friends, and the government and the people of India for the loss suffered during these attacks; and (2) sympathies to the people injured in these attacks. 
 
Calls on the President to provide the government of India with investigative assistance and to work together with India to bring to justice the perpetrators of these and other terrorist attacks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the use of photographs of military caskets and funerals for partisan political and fundraising purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-914
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Campaign funds
Cemeteries and funerals
Fund raising
Government Operations and Politics
Photography
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: 
Condemns the use of photographs of military caskets and funerals for partisan political and fund-raising purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families and friends of the victims of the July 11, 2006, terrorist bombings in Mumbai, India, and sympathy to the people of India.

Bill: 109-hres-915
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2006-07-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bombings
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
India
International cooperation
Railroads
South Asia
Technical assistance
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 
Expresses: (1) condolences to the families and friends of the individuals killed in the July 2006 terrorist bombing attacks in Mumbai, India; and (2) deepest sympathy to the individuals injured in such attacks and to the people of the Republic of India.
 
 Condemns the cowardly and unjustified attacks on innocent civilians. 
 
Commends the authorities and people of Mumbai for their prompt and effective response to this atrocity.
 
 Expresses: (1) solidarity with the government and people of India as that nation continues combating terrorism; and (2) readiness to assist the Indian authorities in their efforts to bring to justice those individuals responsible for the recent attacks in India and to pursue and dismantle the networks that plan and carry out such attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Manuel L. Real, judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 109-hres-916
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2006-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: California
District courts
Government Operations and Politics
Impeachments
Judges
Judicial ethics

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 
Impeaches Manuel L. Real, judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California, for high crimes and misdemeanors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1420-1421)
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 23) to amend title 46, United States Code, and title II of the Social Security Act to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the United States merchant marine (including the Army Transport Service and the Naval Transport Service) during World War II.

Bill: 109-hres-917
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2006-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 23 (Belated Thank You to the Merchant Mariners of World War II Act of 2005).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Filner. Petition No: 109-14. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis14.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.

Bill: 109-hres-918
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Families
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 88 (Marriage Protection Amendment).

action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 88 (Marriage Protection Amendment).


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5287)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5287)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5297)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 918.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5287-5297)
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 213.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: During consideration of H.J. Res. 88 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-573, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-573, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown for his historic achievement as the first African American graduate of the United States Naval Academy and paying tribute on the occasion of July 4 to Wesley Anthony Brown and other residents of the Nation's capital who have served in the armed forces and have continued to pay taxes, both without representation in Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-919
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2006-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congressional elections
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
House of Representatives
Military personnel
Minorities
Navy
Officer personnel
Service academies
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: 
Commends Retired Lieutenant Commander Wesley Anthony Brown, the first African American graduate of the United States Naval Academy, for his commitment and dedication to serving this country. Recognizes the dedication of all District of Columbia residents who serve or have served in the armed forces. Recognizes the bipartisan work in the House of Representatives to bring equal citizenship to D.C. residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, 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: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, 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: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, 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: 2006-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Government Reform, 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: 2006-07-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1419-1420)
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2389) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill: 109-hres-920
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2389) to amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2389 (Pledge Protection Act of 2005).
 

action_date: 2006-07-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2389 (Pledge Protection Act of 2005).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 168 (Roll no. 383). (text: CR H5388)
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 257 - 168 (Roll no. 383).(text: CR H5388)
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 200 (Roll no. 382). (consideration: CR H5395-5396; text: CR H5395-5396)
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 920.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5388-5397)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 214.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2389 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: 2006-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-577, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-577, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Condemning cross-border terrorism against Israel by Hamas and Hezbollah and the complicity in these acts of terrorist aggression by Syria and Iran.

Bill: 109-hres-922
Sponsor: Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2006-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Boundaries
Bush (George W.) Administration
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Iran
Israel
Kidnapping
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military personnel
Military withdrawal
Palestinians
President and foreign policy
Sovereignty
State-sponsored terrorism
Syria
Terrorism
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
Declares unwavering support for Israel and affirms that as a sovereign state Israel is entitled to act appropriately in self-defense against Hezbollah, Hamas, and the states that support them.
 
 Finds that the cross-border attacks and kidnappings by Hezbollah and Hamas constitute acts of international terrorism and aggression.
 
 Endorses President George W. Bush's statements that: (1) &quot;Israel has a right to defend herself. Every nation must defend herself against terrorist attacks and the killing of innocent life. It's a necessary part of the 21st century.&quot;; and (2) &quot;If you really want the situation to settle down, the (Israeli) soldiers need to be returned.&quot; 
 
Condemns in the strongest terms: (1) the criminal and terrorist acts of aggression against Israel and its armed forces; (2) the terrorist groups Hezbollah and Hamas; and (3) the primary state sponsors of global terrorism and the patrons of Hezbollah and Hamas, Iran and Syria. 
 
Demands that Iran and Syria respect Lebanon's sovereignty and withdraw all military and security personnel from Lebanon and cease their support for international terrorism.
 
Calls upon the government of Lebanon to: (1) condemn Hezbollah's actions and make the utmost effort to facilitate the safe and unconditional return of the kidnapped Israeli soldiers; and (2) enforce its sovereignty throughout the country, maintain effective border control, and take immediate action to begin disarming all Lebanese militias.
 
Calls upon the international community to join with the United States in holding Iran and Syria accountable for their support for unprovoked terrorist aggression against Israel.
 
Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all the kidnapped Israeli soldiers.
 
 Expresses deepest condolences to the families of all the innocent victims of the recent violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel.

Bill: 109-hres-923
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2006-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Alliances
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Bombardment
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Israel
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Sovereignty
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
 Condemns Hezbollah's despicable and shameful attacks against Israel, and demands that Hezbollah renounce the attacks.
 
 Calls on the U.N. Security Council and all civilized nations to: (1) condemn and reject policies aimed at destroying Israel; and (2) deny Hezbollah, and any nation or organization, the means to carry out its threats against Israel.
 
 Reaffirms the unwavering alliance between the United States and Israel and reasserts the U.S. commitment to defend Israel's right to exist as a free and democratic state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2754) to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos.

Bill: 109-hres-924
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 2754) to derive human pluripotent stem cell lines using techniques that do not knowingly harm embryos.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of S. 2754 (Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 952, H. Res. 924 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 215.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 2754 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-578, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-578, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5684) to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement.

Bill: 109-hres-925
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Foreign Trade and International Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5684) to implement the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5684 (United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act ).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 187 (Roll no. 390). (text: CR H5497)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 187 (Roll no. 390).(text: CR H5497)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 196 (Roll no. 389). (consideration: CR H5504-5505)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 925.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5497-5505)
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: During consideration of H.R. 5684 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker in consonance with section 151 of the Trade Act of 1974.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-579, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-579, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hamas and Hezbollah, affirming the right of Israel to conduct operations to secure the kidnapped soldiers, urging all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-926
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2006-07-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Bush (George W.) Administration
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Government Operations and Politics
Hostages
Israel
Kidnapping
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Military personnel
Palestinians
President and foreign policy
Sovereignty
Terrorism
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: 
Condemns Hamas and Hezbollah for engaging in the terrorist act of taking hostages.
 
 Affirms Israel's right to conduct operations, both inside and outside its own borders and in the territory of countries supporting the hostage takers, in pursuit of the hostages' release.
 
 Notes that all governments that have provided continued support to Hamas or Hezbollah share responsibility for the hostage taking and urges these countries to use all efforts to secure the hostages' unconditional release.
 
Urges all parties to protect innocent life and civilian infrastructure.
 
 Declares continued commitment to aiding Israel and the administration of President George W. Bush in battling terrorism and securing the unconditional release of hostages. 
 
Expresses condolences to all innocent victims of recent violence in Israel, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories and their families, including those of the three Israeli hostages. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Commending William W. Wilkins, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, and the rule of law, as he enters his 25th year of service as a member of the Federal judiciary.

Bill: 109-hres-927
Sponsor: Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Appellate courts
Congressional tributes
Judges
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: 
Commends Chief Judge Wilkins for his service to the federal judiciary for the last 25 years and for his lifetime of dedicated public service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House