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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-474
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.

action_date: 2005-09-29
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. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.

action_date: 2005-10-06
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. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8686)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8686)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8693)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 474.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8685-8693)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: All points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 2360 and against its consideration are waived.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-242, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-242, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of further payments by the Government of the United States to the Government of Uzbekistan relating to facilities at the Karshi-Khanabad airbase and urging the United Nations Security Council to refer the situation of Uzbek President Islam Karimov and the massacre at Andijan of May 13, 2005, to the International Criminal Court.

Bill: 109-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Compensation (Law)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Foreign leaders
Human rights
International courts
Law
Military agreements
Military bases
Political violence
Prosecution
United Nations
Uzbekistan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Disapproves further U.S. payments to the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan relating to the Karshi-Khanabad airbase facilities.
 
 Urges the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence in the U.N. Security Council to refer the situation of Uzbek President Islam Karimov and the May 2005 massacre at Andijan to the International Criminal Court. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Brooklyn Dodgers victory over the New York Yankees in the World Series.

Bill: 109-hres-476
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Baseball
Congress
Congressional tributes
New York City
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of the Major League Baseball World Championship season of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the crisis of Hurricane Katrina should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back Federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-477
Sponsor: Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Administrative procedure
Alabama
Congress
Depressed areas
Disaster relief
Disasters
Economics and Public Finance
Environmental Protection
Environmental assessment
Environmental health
Environmental justice
Environmental monitoring
Executive orders
Federal-local relations
Federal-state relations
Floods
Florida
Government Operations and Politics
Hazardous wastes
Health
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Law
Legislation
Licenses
Louisiana
Minorities
Mississippi
Public health
Refuse and refuse disposal
Texas
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Hurricane Katrina and other such disasters should not be used to weaken, waive, or roll back federal public health, environmental, and environmental justice laws and regulations; (2) state, local, and regional authorities must retain their authority for compliance and permitting of industrial and other facilities and their role in monitoring and cleanup; (3) testing, monitoring, cleanup, and recovery in areas of national emergency should be completed in a manner designed to protect public health and the environment, ensure habitability, and mitigate against the effects of future storms and in compliance with Executive Order 12898 (requires federal actions to address environmental justice in minority and low-income populations); and (4) the federal rebuilding of the Gulf Region communities and economy should be a model of an integrated, diverse, and sustainable society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Commending Myron H. Thompson, United States District Judge for the Middle District of Alabama, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, equal access to justice, and the community.

Bill: 109-hres-478
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Artur [D-AL-7]
Introduced: 2005-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Congress
Congressional tributes
District courts
Judges
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: 
Commends the Honorable Myron H. Thompson, Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, equal access to justice, and the community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2005)
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.

Bill: 109-hres-480
Sponsor: Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Motion pictures
Tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Minority Leader, to designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading thereto in order to obtain film footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
 

action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Minority Leader, to designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and the rooms leading thereto in order to obtain film footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House. (CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Considered pursuant to a previous order.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3893) to expedite the construction of new refining capacity in the United States, to provide reliable and affordable energy for the American people, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-481
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Energy
House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3893 (Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005).

action_date: 2005-10-06
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.R. 3893 (Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005).

action_date: 2005-10-07
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.R. 3893 (Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 515). (text: CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 515).(text: CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8748)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 481.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8739-8749)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: CORRECTION OF FILED COPY - Prior to the consideration of H. Res. 481, Mr. Lincoln Diaz-Balart asked unanimous consent that the resolution be considered as amended by striking the number "3983" and inserting in lieu thereof "3893". Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H8739)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 100.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3893 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-245, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-245, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to honor sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski.

Bill: 109-hres-482
Sponsor: Rep. Herseth, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Monuments and memorials
Native Americans
Postage stamps
Sculpture
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski in designing and creating the Crazy Horse Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
 
Urges the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Ziolkowski and the creation of the Crazy Horse Memorial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the ideals of  National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Week.

Bill: 109-hres-483
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Urges the House of Representatives to raise awareness of teen dating violence by supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week (the week of February 6, 2006).

action_date: 2005-12-19
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) an increased awareness among parents, schools, and communities that dating violence is a criminal act; and (2) the ideals of the National Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Week (the week of February 6, 2006).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12213-12214; text of measure as introduced: CR H12213)
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Mr. Issa asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-12-19
text: Committee on Government Reform discharged.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to promote greater awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives, resources, and supports for homeless youth.

Bill: 109-hres-484
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Jon C. [R-NV-3]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child welfare
Homeless
Housing and Community Development
Runaway children
Social Welfare
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives and resources for homeless and other high-risk youth.

action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for efforts to promote greater public awareness of effective runaway youth prevention programs and the need for safe and productive alternatives and resources for homeless and other high-risk youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9063-9064)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9063-9064)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 484.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9063-9065)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Mr. Porter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 109-hres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2005-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Signs and symbols
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Red Ribbon Week (October 23-October 31).
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live a drug-free life; and (2) the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2005-10-25
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Red Ribbon Week (October 23-October 31).
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live a drug-free life; and (2) the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9058)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9058)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 485.
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9058-9059)
action_date: 2005-10-25
text: Mr. Bass moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Coast Guard for its extraordinary efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Bill: 109-hres-486
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Armed Forces and National Security
Coast guard
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Rescue work
Texas
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Recognizes and commends the Coast Guard for its extraordinary efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Bill: 109-hres-487
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Asian American ethnic groups
East Asia
Immigrants
Immigration
North Korea
South Korea
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a Korean American Day. 
 
Urges all Americans to observe Korean American Day so as to have a greater appreciation of Korean Americans' contributions to the United States.
 
Honors the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States. 

action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a Korean American Day. 
 
Urges all Americans to observe Korean American Day so as to have a greater appreciation of Korean Americans' contributions to the United States.
 
Honors the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 623). (text: CR H11338)
action_date: 2005-12-13
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): 405 - 0 (Roll no. 623).(text: CR H11338)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11467-11468)
action_date: 2005-12-13
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: 2005-12-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 487.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11338-11341)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Mr. Cannon moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House