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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3010) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-559
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2005-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3010 (FY2006 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies appropriations).

action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3010 (FY2006 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 185 (Roll no. 596). (text: CR H10512)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 185 (Roll no. 596).(text: CR H10512)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10515-10516)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Capito demanded the yeas and nays. The Chair announced that the yeas and nays were ordered and subsequently postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10514)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 559.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10512-10514)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 3010 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-302, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-302, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of the United States Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development in response to the earthquake in South Asia that occurred on October 8, 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-561
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Boundaries
Charities
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Earthquakes
Emergency Management
Families
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Homeless
Housing and Community Development
India
International agencies
International cooperation
International relief
Military civic action
Military personnel
Nongovernmental organizations
Orphans
Pakistan
Peace
Social Welfare
South Asia
U.S. Agency for International Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Commends U.S., international, Indian, and Pakistani efforts to assist the victims of the October 2005 earthquake in South Asia. 
 
Encourages further cooperation between Pakistan and India on relief operations and efforts to expand peace in the region. 
 
Urges: (1) the United States and the world community to reaffirm their commitment to additional support for relief and long-term reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the earthquake; and (2) continued attention by international donors and relief agencies to the needs of vulnerable populations in the stricken countries, particularly children who have been left parentless and homeless by the disaster. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the position of the Government of the United States that the sanitary and phytosanitary guidelines for vitamin and mineral food supplements adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission at its Twenty-eighth Session from July 4-9, 2005, are not binding on the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-562
Sponsor: Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Dietary supplements
Food safety
Health
International Affairs
Standards
Trade agreements
Treaties
Vitamins

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Reaffirms the position of the U.S. government that the sanitary and phytosanitary guidelines for vitamin and mineral food supplements adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission at its 28th Session from July 4-July 9, 2005, are not binding on the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2528) making appropriations for military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-564
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2528 (Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006).
 

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against consideration of the conference report on H.R. 2528 (Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2006).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10912)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10912)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10913)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 564.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10912-10913)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-308, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-308, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3058) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-565
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3058) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 

action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3058) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10913-10914)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10913-10914)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10914)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 565.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10913-10914)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-309, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-309, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should seek to convene an international conference in 2006 to develop more effective means to deal with the serious and growing threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals.

Bill: 109-hres-566
Sponsor: Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Chemicals
Conferences
Crime and Law Enforcement
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drug law enforcement
Drug traffic
Drugs
Environmental Protection
Export controls
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Health
International cooperation
Medication abuse
Methamphetamine
Negotiations
Psychotropic drugs
Trade agreements
Trade negotiations
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Calls on the President to seek to convene an international conference on the threat of methamphetamine and synthetic drug precursor chemicals to intensify and coordinate an effective international response to prevent methamphetamine production.
 
Calls on: (1) the countries in which the precursor chemicals and pharmaceutical products used in the manufacture of methamphetamine are produced and those most affected by methamphetamine trafficking to establish an effective international system to monitor and control these products to prevent their diversion to illegal purposes; and (2) the Secretary of State to take steps to establish such an international system by seeking to negotiate, draft, and ratify any necessary multilateral or bilateral agreements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H822)
Expressing the condolences of the Nation to the victims of the 2005 hurricane season, commending the resiliency of the people of the States of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas and committing to stand by them in the relief and recovery effort.

Bill: 109-hres-567
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Federal employees
Floods
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
Texas
Weather forecasting

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) expresses the condolences of the Nation to the victims of all hurricanes which occurred in 2005; (2) commends the resiliency and courage of the people of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas and the National Hurricane Center and its staff for its diligence and effectiveness in tracking and reporting storms; (3) commits to continue to provide the necessary resources and to stand by the victims of the 2005 hurricane season people in the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts; and (4) encourages hurricane preparedness and readiness in the event of future hurricanes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, 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: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3936) to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-568
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3936) to protect consumers from price-gouging of gasoline and other fuels during energy emergencies.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Herseth. Petition No: 109-7. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis7.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and praising the work of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission and restating Congress' commitment to the Commission.

Bill: 109-hres-569
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-17]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
China
Congress
Congressional agencies
Congressional investigations
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Economic security
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission is to be commended for its bipartisan work and its analyses of trends in the United States-China relationship that have serious implications for the long-term economic and security interests of the United States; and (2) the Commission and its work should continue to receive the support of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3925) to provide that a Federal public safety position may not be held by any political appointee who does not meet certain minimum requirements.

Bill: 109-hres-570
Sponsor: Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2005-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (HR 3925) to provide that a Federal public safety position may not be held by any political appointee who does not meet certain minimum requirements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Waxman. Petition No: 109-8. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis8.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment of United States forces in Iraq be terminated immediately.

Bill: 109-hres-571
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Military withdrawal

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq be terminated immediately.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 3 - 403, 6 Present (Roll no. 608).
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 3 - 403, 6 Present (Roll no. 608).
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11025)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 571.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 571 and H. Con. Res. 308 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Sec. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution 308 is adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 572. (consideration: CR H11005-11025; text: CR H11005)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 572 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 571 and H. Con. Res. 308 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Sec. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution is hereby adopted. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 571) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment of United States forces in Iraq be terminated immediately and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 308) directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction in the enrollment of H.R. 3058.

Bill: 109-hres-572
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H. Res. 571 (expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq be terminated immediately, and providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 308 directing the Clerk of the House to make a technical correction in the enrollment of H. R. 3058).
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of H. Res. 571 (expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deployment of U.S. forces in Iraq be terminated immediately, and providing for consideration of H. Con. Res. 308 directing the Clerk of the House to make a technical correction in the enrollment of H. R. 3058).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 202 (Roll no. 607). (text: CR H10994)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 202 (Roll no. 607).(text: CR H10994)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11004)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 572.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 572.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10993-11005)
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Sec. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution, House Concurrent Resolution is hereby adopted.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-312, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-312, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-18
text: Introduced in House