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Electing Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners to standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-32
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Administration
House Agriculture
House Appropriations
House Armed Services
House Budget
House Education and the Workforce
House Energy and Commerce
House Financial Services
House Government Reform
House Homeland Security
House International Relations
House Judiciary
House Resources
House Rules
House Science
House Small Business
House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Veterans' Affairs
House Ways and Means
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Financial Services; (8) Government Reform; (9) Homeland Security; (10) House Administration; (11) International Relations; (12) Judiciary; (13) Resources; (14) Rules, (15) Science; (16) Small Business; (17) Transportation and Infrastructure; (18) Veterans' Affairs; and (19) Ways and Means. 

action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Financial Services; (8) Government Reform; (9) Homeland Security; (10) House Administration; (11) International Relations; (12) Judiciary; (13) Resources; (14) Rules, (15) Science; (16) Small Business; (17) Transportation and Infrastructure; (18) Veterans' Affairs; and (19) Ways and Means. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H81-82)
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H81-82)
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H81-82)
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-33
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Agriculture
House Appropriations
House Armed Services
House Budget
House Education and the Workforce
House Energy and Commerce
House Financial Services
House Government Reform
House Homeland Security
House International Relations
House Judiciary
House Resources
House Rules
House Science
House Small Business
House Transportation and Infrastructure
House Veterans' Affairs
House Ways and Means
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Financial Services; (8) Government Reform; (9) Homeland Security; (10) International Relations; (11) Judiciary; (12) Resources; (13) Rules; (14) Science; (15) Small Business; (16) Transportation and Infrastructure; (17) Veterans' Affairs; and (18) Ways and Means. 

action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Financial Services; (8) Government Reform; (9) Homeland Security; (10) International Relations; (11) Judiciary; (12) Resources; (13) Rules; (14) Science; (15) Small Business; (16) Transportation and Infrastructure; (17) Veterans' Affairs; and (18) Ways and Means. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H82)
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H82)
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H82)
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Southern California Trojans for their second straight national title.

Bill: 109-hres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
California
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Higher education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Congratulates the University of Southern California with respect to its football team, the Trojans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
National Health Promotion Resolution of 2005

Bill: 109-hres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health promotion
Lifestyle
Medical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
National Health Promotion Resolution of 2005 - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the powers of the Federal Government should be utilized to: (1) enhance the science base required to fully develop the field of health promotion and disease prevention; and (2) explore how strategies can integrate lifestyle improvement programs into national policy, health care workplaces, families, and communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the College of Saint Catherine in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on its centennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the education and preparation of women as leaders of our communities, our families, and our nation.

Bill: 109-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Catholic Church
College administration
College teachers
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minnesota
Religion
Women
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Recognizes the College of St. Catherine's, in St. Paul, Minnesota, for its 100 years of service and continuing commitment to the education of women. 
 
Commends the College's President, alumni association, Board of Trustees, and founding order, the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people and the Governments of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Republic of Yemen for their political and economic liberalization efforts and expressing hope that progress will continue and that the efforts of these countries will serve as a model for other Arab countries.

Bill: 109-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2005-01-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab countries
Bahrain
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Exchange of persons programs
Free enterprise
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Jordan
Kuwait
Middle East and North Africa
Morocco
Oman
Parliamentary government
Qatar
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: 
Commends the people and the Governments of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Morocco, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Republic of Yemen for their progress toward political and economic liberalization.
 
Expresses hope that such countries' progress toward democratization will continue and will serve as a model for other Arab countries.
 
Reaffirms the friendship between the people of the United States and the peoples of such countries.
 
Supports enhancing bilateral congressional-parliamentary exchanges with Arab and Muslim countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the career and philanthropic contributions of Johnny Carson.

Bill: 109-hres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Charitable contributions
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Gifts
Humor
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Television programs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Honors Johnny Carson for making us laugh and for his many philanthropic contributions.
 
Expresses sympathy and condolences to his family.

action_date: 2005-01-26
text: 

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

 
Honors Johnny Carson for making us laugh and for his many philanthropic contributions.
 
Expresses sympathy and condolences to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H220)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H220)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H221)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 40.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H220-221)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Mr. LaTourette asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as "National Tartan Day" to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Europe
European American ethnic groups
Scotland
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Tartan Day should be established to recognize Scottish-Americans' outstanding achievements and their contributions to the United States.

action_date: 2005-03-09
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Tartan Day should be established to recognize Scottish-Americans' outstanding achievements and their contributions to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1029)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1029)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 41.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1029-1031)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 54) to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide reasonable standards for congressional gold medals, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 54) to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide reasonable standards for congressional gold medals.
action_date: 2005-01-25
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. 54) to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide reasonable standards for congressional gold medals. 

action_date: 2005-01-26
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. 54) to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide reasonable standards for congressional gold medals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H204; correction of text: 2/1/2005 CR H280)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H204; correction of text: 2/1/2005 CR H280)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H206)
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 42.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Mr. Sessions asked unanimous consent that section 2 of H. Res. 42 be stricken. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H203-206)
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 1.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 54 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: 2005-01-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-1, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-1, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging the European Council to continue to maintain its embargo on the sales of arms to the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 109-hres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms sales
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
East Asia
Embargo
Europe
European Union
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Human rights
International cooperation
Military technology
Negotiations
Science, Technology, Communications
Taiwan
Technology transfer

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Joins with the European Parliament to call on the European Council and the European Union (EU) not to lift the embargo or weaken national limitations on arms sales to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
 
Expresses concern over the PRC's unacceptable human rights conditions. 
 
Urges the Federal Government and the EU to: (1) develop a common human rights strategy for the PRC, promote regional stability, and seek to improve Taiwan-PRC political relations; and (2) discuss strengthening the European code-of-conduct to ensure that safeguards are in place to make military sales or transfers to the PRC difficult, and to consider negotiating a new transatlantic agreement on future military sales or transfers to &quot;countries of concern.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible.

Bill: 109-hres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional employees
Europe
Exchange of persons programs
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Parliamentary government
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Supports the establishment and full funding of a staff exchange program between the U.S. House of Representatives and the Parliament of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada, as soon as possible. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the California League of Food Processors and congratulating the members and officers of the California League of Food Processors for its achievements.

Bill: 109-hres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
California
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Food industry
Fruit
Trade associations
Vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the California League of Food Processors and acknowledges League efforts to provide wholesome and affordable processed fruits and vegetables to the people of California, the United States, and the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.

Bill: 109-hres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, including efforts to recruit more mentors in the United States.
 
Praises the millions of caring adults who have already committed their time and energy to mentor a child.

action_date: 2005-02-08
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, including efforts to recruit more mentors in the United States.
 
Praises the millions of caring adults who have already committed their time and energy to mentor a child.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-02-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 20). (text: CR H357)
action_date: 2005-02-08
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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 20).(text: CR H357)
action_date: 2005-02-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H367)
action_date: 2005-02-08
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: 2005-02-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 46.
action_date: 2005-02-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H357-360)
action_date: 2005-02-08
text: Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging a peaceful resolution of the conflict over Kashmir, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2005-01-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy
Diplomats
Foreign leaders
India
Nongovernmental organizations
Pakistan
Peace
Peace negotiations
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: 
Urges: (1) all parties involved to find a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict; (2) the Governments of India and Pakistan to include Kashmiri leaders in the Kashmir dialogue; and (3) the President to appoint a Special Envoy to support dialogue, negotiations, and a resolution of the such conflict.
 
Commends: (1) the Governments of India and Pakistan for the November 2003 cease-fire agreement, ongoing dialogue, the agreement on the basic road map for peace negotiations, and confidence building measures to promote peace; and (2) nongovernmental and humanitarian organizations for their work in Kashmir.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-25
text: Introduced in House