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Recognizing the importance of addressing extreme poverty in Africa, recognizing the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on the African economy, recognizing the need for the development of a safe blood supply in Africa, and congratulating the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for hosting the "Live 8 2005" concert.

Bill: 109-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Arts, Culture, Religion
Blood banks
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Developing countries
Economic assistance
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign investments
Health
Human immunodeficiency viruses
International relief
Medical research
Middle East and North Africa
Music
Pennsylvania
Poverty
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications
Social Welfare
Technical assistance
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the importance of working to eliminate extreme poverty in Africa; (2) the devastating impact that HIV/AIDS has had on the African economy; and (3) the need for the development of a safe blood supply in Africa and the creation of an African Institute of Health.
 
Congratulates the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for hosting the Live 8 2005 concert.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Government of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates "Canada Day".

Bill: 109-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2005-06-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Holidays
International cooperation
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Expresses appreciation to the people and government of Canada for their long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and government of the United States. 
Congratulates Canada as it celebrates its annual Canada Day.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a landmark initiative in bilateral energy cooperation between India and Pakistan.

Bill: 109-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Energy
Energy security
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Gas pipelines
India
International cooperation
Pakistan
Peace
South Asia
Trade agreements
Transportation and Public Works
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it is in the best interests of the United States, as a facilitator of peaceful relations between India and Pakistan, to support the India-Pakistan agreement to construct a natural gas pipeline; (2) a natural gas pipeline through Pakistan to India is a vehicle for furthering U.S. national security, and would ensure energy security for Pakistan and India, while strengthening the peace process and fostering greater economic cooperation between the two historically hostile countries; and (3) India-Pakistan linkages should be encouraged as they have the potential to contribute to world peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Commending Annice M. Wagner, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, for her public service.

Bill: 109-hres-354
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Appellate courts
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Judges
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Commends Annice M. Wagner, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, for her commitment and dedication to public service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1454)
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating Walt Disney's contributions to our nation.

Bill: 109-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2005-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Amusement parks
Anniversaries
California
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: 
Celebrates Walt Disney&#146;s contributions to our nation.

Congratulates Disneyland, &#147;the Happiest Place on Earth,&#148; on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.

action_date: 2005-07-14
text: 

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

Celebrates Walt Disney&#146;s contributions to our nation.

Congratulates Disneyland, &#147;the Happiest Place on Earth,&#148; on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5883-5884; text of measure as introduced: CR H5883)
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Mr. Davis, Tom asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in London, England, on July 7, 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
International cooperation
Motor buses
Subways
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
United Kingdom
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Condemns the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks in London, England. 
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals killed and expresses sympathies to those individuals who were injured in the attacks.
 
Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of the United Kingdom.
 
 Expresses readiness to provide any necessary assistance to the United Kingdom authorities, and to devote the necessary resources to pursue and bring to justice individuals and networks responsible for such attacks. 

action_date: 2005-07-14
text: 

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

 
Condemns the July 7, 2005, terrorist attacks in London, England. 
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals killed and expresses sympathies to those individuals who were injured in the attacks.
 
Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of the United Kingdom.
 
 Expresses readiness to provide any necessary assistance to the United Kingdom authorities, and to devote the necessary resources to pursue and bring to justice individuals and networks responsible for such attacks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 375). (text: CR 7/13/2005 H5766)
action_date: 2005-07-14
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): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 375).(text: CR 7/13/2005 H5766)
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5808-5809)
action_date: 2005-07-13
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: 2005-07-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 356.
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5766-5768)
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Mr. Hyde moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Bill: 109-hres-357
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Law
Supreme Court justices
Women
Women professionals

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Honors Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the occasion of her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court. 

action_date: 2006-03-01
text: 

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

Honors Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the occasion of her retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 17). (text: CR H458)
action_date: 2006-03-01
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): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 17).(text: CR H458)
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H466-467)
action_date: 2006-03-01
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: 2006-03-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 357.
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H458-461)
action_date: 2006-03-01
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-08-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing thanks to the people of the city of Rome for welcoming several million people into Rome and Vatican City during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II in April 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-358
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Catholic Church
Cemeteries and funerals
Clergy
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Government officials
Italy
Papacy
Religion
Vatican City

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Thanks the residents of Rome, Italy, local businessmen, officials of Vatican City, and officials of the government of Rome and the Italian government for welcoming several million people into Rome and Vatican City during the funeral observances of Pope John Paul II in April 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the victims, their families and friends, and the people of the United Kingdom for the loss suffered during the terrorist attacks in London on July 7, 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-359
Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Europe
International cooperation
Motor buses
Subways
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
United Kingdom
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attacks in London that occurred on July 7, 2005; (2) expresses its deepest condolences to the victims, their families and friends, and the people of the United Kingdom for the loss suffered during these terrorist attacks; (3) expresses its sympathies to the individuals injured in the attacks and conveys its hope for the rapid and complete recovery of all such injured individuals; and (4) calls on the President to provide to the government of the United Kingdom expert assistance for investigation of these terrorist attacks and to work together with our ally, the United Kingdom, to bring to justice the perpetrators of these and other terrorist attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific.

Bill: 109-hres-360
Sponsor: Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2005-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
History
Japan
Military history
Military personnel
War casualties
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific theater. Honors those Americans who gave their lives for their country during the campaigns in that theater.

action_date: 2005-09-06
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific theater. Honors those Americans who gave their lives for their country during the campaigns in that theater.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 454). (text: CR H7650)
action_date: 2005-09-06
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): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 454).(text: CR H7650)
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7659)
action_date: 2005-09-06
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: 2005-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 360.
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7650-7655)
action_date: 2005-09-06
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-07-12
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: 2005-07-12
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: 2005-07-12
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: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans Administration on July 21, 1930.

Bill: 109-hres-361
Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2005-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive orders
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
History
Hoover Administration
Veterans' benefits

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans' Administration.
 
Acknowledges the achievements of the employees of the Veterans Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and commends them for their contributions to the Nation's veterans.
 

action_date: 2005-07-18
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Veterans' Administration.
 
Acknowledges the achievements of the employees of the Veterans Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and commends them for their contributions to the Nation's veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5919)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5919)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 361.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5919-5923)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Mr. Boozman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1480)
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Philadelphia Coalition for its principled, open, and integrated approach to eradicating racism and intolerance, and for its determination to confront the past and work toward the future.

Bill: 109-hres-362
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-23]
Introduced: 2005-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Associations, institutions, etc.
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Ethnic relations
Law
Minorities
Mississippi
Monuments and memorials
Murder
Race relations
Trials

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: 
 Commends: (1) the Philadelphia Coalition's commitment to active integration and inclusion of all races, genders, and ethnicities in the face of a crime that arose from intolerance and exclusion (the 1964 murder of three civil rights workers by Edgar Ray Killen and other Ku Klux Klansmen); (2) the Coalition for proving that it is never too late for justice to be served; and (3) the commitment and determination of Coalition members to come together for the common aims of justice, dialogue, and progress in the face of adversity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-08-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-07-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1497-1498)
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Commending the continuing improvement in relations between the United States and the Republic of India.

Bill: 109-hres-364
Sponsor: Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]
Introduced: 2005-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
India
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the continuing improvement in U.S.-India relations, exemplified by the current official visit of the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, is to be commended and expanded in the interest of the people of India and the people of the United States. 

action_date: 2005-07-18
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 the continuing improvement in U.S.-India relations, exemplified by the current official visit of the Prime Minister of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh, is to be commended and expanded in the interest of the people of India and the people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 382). (text: CR H5930)
action_date: 2005-07-18
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): 388 - 0 (Roll no. 382).(text: CR H5930)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5933)
action_date: 2005-07-18
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: 2005-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 364.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5930-5931)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Introduced in House