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Commemorating the life of the late Zurab Zhvania, Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia.

Bill: 109-hres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central Asia
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Georgia (Republic)
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Expresses: (1) deepest condolences to the family of Zurab Zhvania for their tragic loss, and to the people of the Republic of Georgia for the death of their Prime Minister; and (2) solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of Georgia at this difficult time.
 
Commends the courage and leadership of Zurab Zhvania that were so critical to the development of a democratic Republic of Georgia. 
 
Recognizes that the Republic of Georgia's integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions will be the completion of Zurab Zhvania's vision and his most lasting legacy.

action_date: 2005-04-05
text: 

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

 
Expresses: (1) deepest condolences to the family of Zurab Zhvania for their tragic loss, and to the people of the Republic of Georgia for the death of their Prime Minister; and (2) solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of Georgia at this difficult time.
 
Commends the courage and leadership of Zurab Zhvania that were so critical to the development of a democratic Republic of Georgia. 
 
Recognizes that the Republic of Georgia's integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions will be the completion of Zurab Zhvania's vision and his most lasting legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H1740)
action_date: 2005-04-05
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): 402 - 0 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H1740)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1746)
action_date: 2005-04-05
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: 2005-04-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 108.
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1740)
action_date: 2005-04-05
text: Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-109
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Small Business

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 109th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Education and the Workforce

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 109th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-13]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Administration
House Small Business
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on House Administration and to Small Business.

action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 

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

 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on House Administration and to Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H665)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H665)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H665)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Resources
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Elects a majority Member to the House Committee on Resources.

action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 

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

 
Elects a majority Member to the House Committee on Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H673)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H673)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H673)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Veterans' Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 109th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp should be issued honoring American farm women.

Bill: 109-hres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Farmers
Government Operations and Politics
Housing and Community Development
Postage stamps
Rural women
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring American farm women; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the United States should adhere to moral and ethical principles of economic justice and fairness in developing and advancing United States international trade treaties, agreements, and investment policies.

Bill: 109-hres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American investments
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Decision making
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Employee rights
Environmental Protection
Ethics
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign investments
Freedom of information
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sustainable development
Trade agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives will adhere to specified international trade and investment principles in evaluating, approving, and advancing all U.S. trade and investment treaties, agreements, and policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Creating a select committee to investigate the awarding and carrying out of contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism.

Bill: 109-hres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Auditing
Commerce
Competitive bidding
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economics and Public Finance
Finance and Financial Sector
Fines (Penalties)
Government Operations and Politics
Government contractors
Government procurement
International Affairs
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Money laundering
Small business
South Asia
Standards
Subcontractors
Terrorism
War relief
Waste in government spending

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Creates a select committee in the House of Representatives to investigate the awarding and carrying out of Government contracts to conduct activities in Afghanistan and Iraq and to fight the war on terrorism. Directs the committee to make recommendations regarding: (1) bidding, contracting, and auditing standards; (2) oversight procedures; (3) forms of payment and safeguards against money laundering; (4) accountability of contractors and Government procurement officials; (5) penalties for violations and abuses; (6) subcontracting under large comprehensive contracts; (7) inclusion and utilization of small businesses, through subcontracts or otherwise; and (8) such other matters as the select committee deems appropriate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Nussle, Jim [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on the Budget for the 109th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.

Bill: 109-hres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
House Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary for the 109th Congress. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the United States Marine Corps and other units of the United States Armed Forces on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Bill: 109-hres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
History
Japan
Marines
Military history
Military personnel
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
 
Recognizes and commends the members of the U.S. Marine Corps and other U.S. Armed Forces who participated in such Battle, especially those who gave their lives there.

action_date: 2005-03-09
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
 
Recognizes and commends the members of the U.S. Marine Corps and other U.S. Armed Forces who participated in such Battle, especially those who gave their lives there.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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 H1031-1032)
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 H1031-1032)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 119.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1031-1034)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.

Bill: 109-hres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Authorization
Congressional budget
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional information resources
Congressional oversight
Congressional publicity
Congressional reporting requirements
Congressional voting
Cost accounting
Debt limit
Economics and Public Finance
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure
Internet
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Record votes
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) require conference reports to include Congressional Budget Office cost estimates in their accompanying joint statements if such legislation provides for new budget, spending, or credit authority or otherwise provides an increase or decrease in revenues or tax expenditures; (2) prohibit consideration of such conference reports if the cost estimates are not included; (3) require roll call votes on legislation authorizing or providing new budget authority of at least $50 million; (4) repeal rule XXVII (the Gephardt Rule, relating to mandatory adjustment of the statutory limit on the public debt to conform to a budget resolution); and (5) revise rule XIII (prohibiting same-day consideration of Rules Committee reports) to extend the prohibition to the same calendar day or less than 17 hours after that.
 
Prohibits the Rules Committee from reporting a rule or order without two-thirds of the Members voting, a quorum being present to waive the layover requirement concerning the availability of reports, the three-day layover requirement, the three-day Internet availability requirement, or the scope requirement.
 
Prohibits consideration by the House of: (1) reported legislation until the third calendar day on which the underlying measure or matter has been made available by the Rules Committee on its Internet site; or (2) a conference report until the third calendar day on which such conference report and its joint explanatory statement have been made available on its Internet site by the standing committee of the House with subject matter jurisdiction over the underlying legislation.
 
Requires: (1) the report that accompanies any general appropriation bill to contain a separate written justification for each earmark contained in such bill or report; and (2) each committee to report at six-month intervals to the Speaker and the minority leader on its compliance with its oversight plan. Requires such biannual reports to be made available to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs.

Bill: 109-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional investigations
Congressional reorganization
Congressional reporting requirements
House of Representatives
Missing in action
Prisoners of war

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Establishes the House Select Committee on POW and MIA Affairs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Jewish communities on their seven year completion of the 11th cycle of the daily study of the Talmud.

Bill: 109-hres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2005-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Jews
Religion
Religious education
Students
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: 
Congratulates the Jewish students and teachers of the Daf Yomi program on their completion of the 11th cycle of the Daf Hayomi. Wishes them well on their beginning the 12th cycle of such daily study of the Talmud.

action_date: 2005-03-01
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Jewish students and teachers of the Daf Yomi program on their completion of the 11th cycle of the Daf Hayomi. Wishes them well on their beginning the 12th cycle of such daily study of the Talmud.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H808)
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H808)
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 124.
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H808-810)
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 841) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 45 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2005-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 841) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 45 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances.
action_date: 2005-03-01
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. 841) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 45 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances. 

action_date: 2005-03-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 841) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 49 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 125.
action_date: 2005-03-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H948-953; text of measure as reported in House: CR H948-949)
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 841 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: 2005-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-10, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-10, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2005-03-01
text: Introduced in House