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Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

Bill: 109-hres-590
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3]
Introduced: 2005-12-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Collective security
Commemorations
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
European Union
Free enterprise
Immigration
International courts
Law
NATO military forces
Netherlands
Peace treaties
Refugees
Regionalism (International organization)
War crimes
Yugoslavia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-07
text: 
Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina for the significant progress it has made over the past decade in implementing the Dayton Peace Accords, in particular with respect to police and defense reforms.
 
 Supports the aspiration of Bosnia and Herzegovina to become a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace, and reaffirms the importance of Bosnia and Herzegovina's participation in the European integration process. 
 
Encourages the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue economic and constitutional reforms.
 
Urges the government of Bosnia and Herzegovina and authorities at all levels of government to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, as well as the newly established War Crimes Chamber in the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
 
Recognizes the important role of those who fled Bosnia and Herzegovina during the conflict and subsequently became U.S. citizens in further improving bilateral relations between the two countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 109-hres-591
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2005-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional ethics
Congressional leadership
Congressional privileges and immunities
Congressional voting
Drugs
Government Operations and Politics
Health
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Medicare
Misconduct in office
Prescription pricing
Public corruption
Republican Party
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) denounces the culture of corruption exhibited by the Republican Leadership and the ongoing resort to illegitimate actions taken to pass legislation like the Prescription Drug bill under false pretenses; (2) rejects the practice of improperly holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 188 (Roll no. 622).
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Mr. Putnam moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11264-11266; text of measure as introduced: CR H11264-11265)
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan Reich.

Bill: 109-hres-592
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2005-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Disabled

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: 
Honors the life, achievements, and contributions of Alan Reich, who was an inspirational figure in the disability community and devoted his life to civic involvement and efforts to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Recognizes that Reich's distinguished career demonstrates the potential of all people with disabilities and inspired and supported many Americans in their own efforts to overcome personal obstacles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General, and requesting the President, to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to extraordinary rendition of certain foreign persons.

Bill: 109-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2005-12-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security
Department of State
Deportation
Detention of persons
Extradition
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
President and foreign policy
Presidential records
Prison administration
Prisoners
Prisoners of war
Public records
Punishment
Repatriation
Resolutions of inquiry
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: 
Directs the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General, and requests the President, to provide to the House of Representatives all documents and records in their possession relating to the rendition, transfer, or return to a foreign country of any foreign person who has been imprisoned, detained, or held for transfer to another country by, or has otherwise been in the custody of, a department, agency, or official of the U.S. government, or any contractor of any such department or agency.

action_date: 2006-02-10
text: 

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

 
Directs the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General, and requests the President, to provide to the House of Representatives all documents and records in their possession relating to the rendition, transfer, or return to a foreign country of any foreign person who has been imprisoned, detained, or held for transfer to another country by, or has otherwise been in the custody of, a department, agency, or official of the U.S. government, or any contractor of any such department or agency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 145.
action_date: 2006-02-10
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 109-374.
action_date: 2006-02-10
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 109-374.
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16.
action_date: 2006-02-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Honorable John D. Dingell's service in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Hastert, J. Dennis [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2005-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) honors the lifelong commitment of the Honorable John D. Dingell to the ideals of our Nation; (2) recognizes his half-century of exceptional dedication to his constituents, to Michigan, and to the United States; and (3) congratulates him on 50 years of superior service in the United States Congress.
 

action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) honors the lifelong commitment of the Honorable John D. Dingell to the ideals of our Nation; (2) recognizes his half-century of exceptional dedication to his constituents, to Michigan, and to the United States; and (3) congratulates him on 50 years of superior service in the United States Congress.
 


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11469)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11469)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11470)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 594.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H11469-11470)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Mr. Hastert asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3199) to extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3199 (USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005).

action_date: 2005-12-13
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 consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3199 (USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005).

action_date: 2005-12-14
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 consideration of the conference report on H.R. 3199 (USA PATRIOT and Terrorism Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11515)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11515)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11523)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 595.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11515-11523)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 3199 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-343, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-343, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the further 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-596
Sponsor: Rep. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Waives points of order against further 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: 2005-12-13
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against further 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: 2005-12-14
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against further 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: 2005-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11512)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11512)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11515)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 596.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11512-11515)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 3010 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-344, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-344, by Mrs. Capito.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and congratulating Don Ho on his career in music.

Bill: 109-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2005-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congress
Congressional tributes
Entertainers
Hawaii
Hawaiians
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: 
Congratulates Don Ho on his splendid musical career, recognizes his efforts to share Hawaii's Aloha Spirit, and conveys best wishes for his continuing success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2005-12-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2593)
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Task Force on Ocean Policy.

Bill: 109-hres-599
Sponsor: Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Federal advisory bodies
Government Operations and Politics
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Ocean
Policy sciences

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Establishes a Task Force on Ocean Policy, which may develop recommendations and report to the House of Representatives on the final report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, entitled &quot;An Ocean Blueprint for the 21st Century.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631). (text: CR H11561-11562)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 103 - 327 (Roll no. 631).(text: CR H11561-11562)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11585)
action_date: 2005-12-14
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: 2005-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 599.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11561-11567)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Championship to accommodate students of all religious faiths.

Bill: 109-hres-600
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Elementary and secondary education
Law
Legal education
Religion
Religious liberty
Secondary education
Trials

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Calls on the Board of Directors of the National High School Mock Trial Championship to: (1) accommodate the religious beliefs of students participating in the competition; and (2) restructure the competition's rules to allow qualifying students of all faiths to compete fully without betraying their religious beliefs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in strongest terms Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hateful rhetoric directed toward Israel.

Bill: 109-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Foreign leaders
History
Iran
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
Sovereignty
United Nations
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Condemns the vile assertions concerning Israel and the Holocaust made by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and again demands that he disavow his remarks.
 
 Calls upon the U.N. Security Council and all civilized nations to censure Iran for its government's dangerous attempt to rewrite history.
 
 Reiterates the House of Representatives' pledge to prevent Iran from procuring nuclear weapons and its steadfast bonds with Israel.
 
 Affirms its understanding of all of the lessons of World War II, including that the millions murdered in the Holocaust must never be forgotten and such atrocities should never happen again.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2830) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the pension funding rules.
action_date: 2005-12-14
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. 2830 (Pension Protection Act of 2005).
action_date: 2005-12-15
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 H.R. 2830 (Pension Protection Act of 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 633). (text: CR H11660)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 199 (Roll no. 633).(text: CR H11660)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11678)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 602 the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11669)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 602.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11660-11670)
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 131.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Committees on Education and the Workforce and Ways and Means now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. During consideration of H.R. 2830 pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the bill to a time designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-346, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-346, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House