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Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2005-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs.
action_date: 2005-03-09
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. 3) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs. 

action_date: 2005-03-10
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. 3) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1272)
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1272)
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 144.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1272-1276)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: No further general debate (except for the final period contemplated in H. Res. 140) shall be in order.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-15, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-15, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) should affirm its commitment to a policy of discouraging alcohol use among underage students by ending all alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of collegiate sporting events.

Bill: 109-hres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3]
Introduced: 2005-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advertising
Agriculture and Food
Alcohol and youth
Alcoholic beverages
Associations, institutions, etc.
College sports
Colleges
Commerce
Drug abuse
Families
Higher education
Radio broadcasting
Science, Technology, Communications
Sports and Recreation
Television advertising
Television broadcasting of sports

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), its member colleges and universities, and athletic conferences should affirm a commitment to a policy of discouraging alcohol use among underage students and other young fans by ending all alcohol advertising during radio and television broadcasts of collegiate sporting events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1605)
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for prayer at school board meetings.

Bill: 109-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2005-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Church and state
Constitutional law
District courts
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
Judicial opinions
Law
Louisiana
Public meetings
Religion
Religion in the public schools
Religious liberty
School boards

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: 
Recognizes that prayer before school board meetings is a protected act and expresses support for such prayer. Expresses dissaproval of a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana ruling against such prayer at Tangipahoa School Board meetings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 109-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18]
Introduced: 2005-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional joint committees
House of Representatives
Joint Library
Joint Printing
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Elects specified Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: 

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

 
Elects specified Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1514)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1514)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Mr. Ney asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1514)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2005-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Finance and Financial Sector
Financial planning
Personal budgets
Saving and investment
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: 
States that the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month.

action_date: 2005-04-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 2 (Roll no. 95). (text: CR H1797-1798)
action_date: 2005-04-06
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): 409 - 2 (Roll no. 95).(text: CR H1797-1798)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1821-1822)
action_date: 2005-04-06
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: 2005-04-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 148.
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1797-1802)
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Mr. Gutknecht moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and contributions of the late Dr. John B. Tsu for his dedication and service to the United States of America through many high-level boards and commissions and for his service on behalf of the Asian Pacific American community.

Bill: 109-hres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-40]
Introduced: 2005-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Area studies
Asian American ethnic groups
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Multicultural education
School administration
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: 
Honors the life of the late Dr. John B. Tsu for his dedication and service to the United States, service to the Asian Pacific American community, and lifetime of work as an educator who helped to promote Asian Pacific American leaders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the goals and ideals of a National Time Out Day to support the universal protocol, developed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, for preventing errors in the operating room, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2005-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accreditation (Medical care)
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Human engineering
Nurses
Preventive medicine
Quality of care
Special days
Surgeons
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: 
Recognizes the goals and ideals of National Time Out Day (June 22, 2005) to support the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations' universal protocol for preventing errors in the operating room.
 
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to reduce medical errors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E420-421)
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1268) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-151
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2005-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1268) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1268) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 151.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1427-1435)
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1268 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-18, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-18, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the members of the uniformed services and their families, particularly those wounded or severely injured in service to the Nation, and support for the newly established Military Severely Injured Joint Support Operations Center in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Bill: 109-hres-152
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2005-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Disabled
Executive reorganization
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Iraq compilation
Military dependents
Military medicine
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: 
Reiterates support for all members of the uniformed services and their families, particularly those members wounded or severely injured during service.
 
Applauds the action of the Department of Defense in establishing the Military Severely Injured Joint Support Operations Center, which integrates service branch efforts to provide resources for severely injured service members and their families.
 
Expresses strong commitment to the Center and the accomplishment of its mission.
 
Pledges to ensure that the Center receives the resources necessary to fulfill such mission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E439)
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 109-hres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2005-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional ethics
Congressional investigations
Congressional privileges and immunities
Congressional reorganization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: 
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to appoint a bi-partisan task force with equal representation of the majority and minority parties to: (1) make recommendations to restore public confidence in the ethics process; and (2) report its findings and recommendations to the House by May 2, 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 194 (Roll no. 70).
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Mr. Lewis (CA) moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1435-1436; text: CR H1435)
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 95) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010.

Bill: 109-hres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2005-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 95) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010.
action_date: 2005-03-15
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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 95) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. 

action_date: 2005-03-16
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 concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 95) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2006, revising appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2005, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 through 2010. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 79). (text: CR H1536)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 196 (Roll no. 79).(text: CR H1536)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 202 (Roll no. 78). (consideration: CR H1544)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 154.
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1536-1545)
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: After passage of H. Con. Res. 95, it shall be in order to consider in the House S. Con. Res. 18; to move to strike all after the resolving clause of S. Con. Res. 18 and to insert the provisions of H. Con. Res. 95, as passed by the House.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-19, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-19, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the House of Representatives to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the Constitution when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Bill: 109-hres-155
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2005-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congress
Constitutional amendments
Equality before the law
House of Representatives
Law
Legislation
Sex discrimination
Women
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Requires the House of Representatives, when the legislatures of an additional three States ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, to take any legislative action necessary to verify the ratification of such Amendment.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the conduct of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his actions to incite religious persecution and urging the United States to condemn all violations of religious freedom in India.

Bill: 109-hres-156
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2005-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Christianity
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Foreign leaders
Hinduism
Human rights
India
Islam
Muslims
Religion
Religious liberty
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: 
Condemns the conduct of Chief Minister Narendra Modi for condoning or inciting bigotry and intolerance against any religious group in India, including people of the Christian and Islamic faiths. 
 
Urges the United States to: (1) condemn violations of religious freedom; and (2) assist other governments to promote freedom of religion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2005-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Relations.
action_date: 2005-03-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E464-465)
action_date: 2005-03-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E451)
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Montana Future Farmers of America on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary and celebrating the achievements of Montana FFA members.

Bill: 109-hres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Rehberg, Dennis R. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2005-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agribusiness
Agricultural education
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Farmers
Montana
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: 
Congratulates the Montana Future Farmers of America (FFA) on its 75th anniversary. 
 
Celebrates the Montana FFA members' achievements in agriculture and agribusiness at the local, State, and Federal levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-03-15
text: Introduced in House