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Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Supreme Court should speedily find the use of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 109-hconres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2005-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Allegiance
Church and state
Constitutional law
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial opinions
Law
Oaths
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Supreme Court should speedily find the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution.

action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 

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

Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. Supreme Court should speedily find the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in schools to be consistent with the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-30
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 31, 8 Present (Roll no. 504). (text: CR 9/28/2005 CR H8418)
action_date: 2005-09-29
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): 383 - 31, 8 Present (Roll no. 504).(text: CR 9/28/2005 CR H8418)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8530-8531)
action_date: 2005-09-28
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: 2005-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 245.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8418-8422)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Paying tribute to John Harold Johnson in recognition of his many achievements and contributions.

Bill: 109-hconres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2005-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entrepreneurs
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Publishers and publishing

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: 
Expresses sorrow at the death of John Harold Johnson (founder of Jet and Ebony magazines) and commends his accomplishments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a requirement that United States citizens obtain photo identification cards before being able to vote has not been shown to ensure ballot integrity and places an undue burden on the legitimate voting rights of citizens.

Bill: 109-hconres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2005-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Ballots
Civil rights enforcement
Election administration
Election fraud
Government Operations and Politics
Photography
State laws
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) a requirement that U.S. citizens obtain photo identification cards before being able to vote has not been shown to ensure ballot integrity and places an undue burden on the legitimate voting rights of citizens; (2) the Department of Justice should vigorously enforce the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and challenge any state law that limits a citizen's ability to vote based on discriminatory photo identification requirements; and (3) any effort to impose national photo identification requirements for voting should be rejected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to the fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in all forms, in all forums, and in all nations.

Bill: 109-hconres-248
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2005-09-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Antisemitism
Archives
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Criminal investigation
Government Operations and Politics
History
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Jews
Nazism
Prosecution
Religion
Victims of crimes
War crimes
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: 
Honors the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and bring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity to justice.
 
Reaffirms Congress's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and intolerance.
 
Urges the international community to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of surviving Nazi war criminals and to continue documenting and collecting information on Nazi war crimes.

action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Honors the life and work of Simon Wiesenthal to memorialize the victims of the Holocaust and bring the perpetrators of crimes against humanity to justice.
 
Reaffirms Congress's commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and intolerance.
 
Urges the international community to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of surviving Nazi war criminals and to continue documenting and collecting information on Nazi war crimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 520). (text: CR 10/6/2005 H8674)
action_date: 2005-10-07
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): 354 - 0 (Roll no. 520).(text: CR 10/6/2005 H8674)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8793)
action_date: 2005-10-06
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: 2005-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 248.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8674-8678; text of measure as introduced: CR H8674)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.

Bill: 109-hconres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2005-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alcoholism
Drug abuse
Drug abuse treatment
Drug addiction
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month (September 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-hconres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cervical cancer
Health
Health education
Ovarian cancer
Special months
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month (September).
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Office of Women's Health should coordinate efforts to establish a National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness and Education Campaign targeting the medical community and all women regardless of ethnic or socioeconomic background.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Regarding the awarding of contracts with respect to the recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Bill: 109-hconres-251
Sponsor: Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alabama
Competitive bidding
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Floods
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Requires an open and fair bidding process with respect to the awarding of federal contracts for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that reciting the pledge of allegiance by students attending public schools contributes to the moral foundation of our Nation and urging the Supreme Court to uphold the pledge's constitutionality.

Bill: 109-hconres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Bonilla, Henry [R-TX-23]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Allegiance
Church and state
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Constitutional law
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Oaths
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the national pledge of allegiance recited by public school students is constitutional under the First Amendment to the Constitution; and (2) the Supreme Court, accordingly, should uphold the constitutionality of such practices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Autism Society of America on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.

Bill: 109-hconres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Autism
Congress
Congressional tributes
Health
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Honors the Autism Society of America on its 40th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.

Bill: 109-hconres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Flags
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people of Mongolia for building strong, democratic institutions, and expressing the support of the Congress for efforts by the United States to continue to strengthen its partnership with that country.

Bill: 109-hconres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American investments
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cultural relations
Democracy
East Asia
Education
Educational exchanges
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign investments
Free trade
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
International agencies
Mongolia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Commends the people and government of Mongolia for their commitment to democracy and enhancing the U.S.-Mongolia relationship. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) efforts to strengthen strategic, political, economic, educational, and cultural ties between the two countries; (2) a free trade agreement with Mongolia; and (3) increased Mongolian participation in international organizations and initiatives.
 
Encourages private investment and increased business ties between investors in both countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress with regard to a moratorium on the payment of principal or interest on certain mortgage loans, small business loans, and consumer loans for residents of a Federal disaster area.

Bill: 109-hconres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Alabama
Bank examination
Commerce
Consumer credit
Debtor and creditor
Department of the Treasury
Disaster relief
Disasters
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
Floods
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Government corporations
Housing and Community Development
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Interest
Law
Loan defaults
Loans
Louisiana
Mississippi
Mortgages
National Credit Union Administration
Small business
Texas
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a voluntary moratorium on mortgage, small business, and consumer loans should be recognized by creditors for a 90-day period beginning on August 28, 2005, with respect to borrowers who resided in, or whose businesses were within, an area in which the President determined that a major disaster exists; (2) creditors should take into account the effect of this dislocation and provide flexibility to affected consumers when considering applications for new loans and credit accounts; (3) federal financial institution regulatory agencies should provide written guidance for financial institutions in implementing such a moratorium; and (4) creditors should refrain from negative reporting with respect to any such loans during this period.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-01-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Calling for a Commission within the United Nations that will build a 21st century abolitionists movement to end slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation around the world.

Bill: 109-hconres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2005-10-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Child abuse
Child labor
Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disasters
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Families
Forced labor
Human rights
Labor and Employment
Prostitution
Slavery
Terrorism
United Nations
War
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United Nations should create a Trafficking, Slavery, and Exploitation Commission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-hconres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Declares that Congress will work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-14
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Paying tribute to the Africa-America Institute (AAI) for its more than 50 years of dedicated service toward nurturing and unleashing the productive capacities of knowledgeable, capable, and effective African leaders through education.

Bill: 109-hconres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Associations, institutions, etc.
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Educational exchanges
Foreign leaders
Higher education
International Affairs
Professional education

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
 Pays tribute to the Africa-America Institute (AAI) for its more than 50 years of service, through education, in nurturing and unleashing the productive capacities of African leaders. 

Embraces AAI's mission and supports its work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15th, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hconres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Health
Health education
Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Minority health
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Expresses support for National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (October 15, 2005).
 
Salutes Latino AIDS survivors, volunteers, and professionals who combat AIDS every day.
 
Recognizes national and community organizations for promoting AIDS awareness and offering AIDS treatment.
 
Urges organizations and health practitioners to promote AIDS awareness and encourage yearly testing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8712-8713, E2042)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II and supporting the goals and ideals of National World War II Veterans Recognition Week.

Bill: 109-hconres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
History
Special weeks
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Recognizes, remembers, and honors the U.S. veterans of World War II.
 
Supports the goals and ideals of National World War II Veterans Recognition Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture and recognizing the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.

Bill: 109-hconres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Artists
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
China
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cultural centers
Cultural relations
District of Columbia
East Asia
Exhibitions
International cooperation
International cooperation in science
Performing arts
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Expresses appreciation for the contribution of Chinese art and culture to the world.

Recognizes the Festival of China at the Kennedy Center.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States and China should promote cultural cooperation and exchange programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Cote d'Ivoire be encouraged and supported by the United States in its efforts to hold democratic elections in the very near future.

Bill: 109-hconres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Ivory Coast

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
States that: (1) Congress, along with the Bush Administration, rejects the call for postponement of elections in Cote d'Ivoire; and (2) the United States should commit the necessary resources to ensure that such elections take place at the earliest possible date. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2082)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House