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Expressing deep concern at the ongoing violence in the Middle East, and particularly the current hostilities between the State of Israel and Hezbollah which have intensified since July 12, 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-945
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson-Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Airports
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Emergency Management
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Israel
Lebanon
Marine terminals
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Calls for: (1) cessation of the targeting by any side in the hostilities in Lebanon of infrastructure vital to non-combatants, which also increases the likelihood of the loss of innocent civilian life; (2) immediate opening of a secure humanitarian corridor via the seaports and airports of Lebanon to alleviate the suffering of the people of Lebanon; and (3) an immediate cease-fire.
 
 Urges a comprehensive and just solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 250) to amend the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 to improve the Act.

Bill: 109-hres-946
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on S. 250 (Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2005).

action_date: 2006-07-25
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 S. 250 (Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2005).

action_date: 2006-07-27
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 S. 250 (Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5960)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5960)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5962)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 946.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5960-5962)
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 218.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Upon the adoption of this resolution, it shall be in order to consider the conference report to accompany S. 250. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-598, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-598, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.

Bill: 109-hres-947
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5682) to exempt from certain requirements of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agreement for cooperation with India.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5682 (United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006).
 

action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5682 (United States and India Nuclear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 311 - 112 (Roll no. 406). (text: CR H5894)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 311 - 112 (Roll no. 406).(text: CR H5894)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5900-5901)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 947, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bishop of Utah demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 947.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5894-5899)
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-599, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-599, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the dedication of the employees at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Stennis Space Center who, during and after Hurricane Katrina's assault on Mississippi, provided shelter and medical care to storm evacuees and logistical support for storm recovery efforts, while effectively maintaining critical facilities at the Center.

Bill: 109-hres-948
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Emergency housing
Emergency medicine
Federal employees
Federal installations
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Housing and Community Development
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Mississippi
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space activities

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Commends the dedication of the employees who stayed behind at the Stennis Space Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA), who during and after Hurricane Katrina's assault on Mississippi, provided shelter and medical care to storm evacuees and logistical support for storm recovery efforts while effectively maintaining critical facilities at the Center.

action_date: 2006-09-26
text: 

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

 
Commends the dedication of the employees who stayed behind at the Stennis Space Center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration ( NASA), who during and after Hurricane Katrina's assault on Mississippi, provided shelter and medical care to storm evacuees and logistical support for storm recovery efforts while effectively maintaining critical facilities at the Center. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7486)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7486)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 948.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7486-7488)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Mr. Hall moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people and Government of Romania, on the occasion of the visit of Romanian President Traian Basescu to the United States, for the strong relationship between Romania and the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-949
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Adoption
Afghanistan
Air routes
Airspace (Law)
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Child welfare
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Economics and Public Finance
Europe
Families
Foreign leaders
Free enterprise
Human rights
International cooperation
International military forces
Iraq
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military agreements
Military aviation
Military bases
Military occupation
Military operations
Political persecution
Romania
Rule of law
South Asia
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
War

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Commends the strong U.S.-Romania relationship.
 
 Recognizes the government of Romania's economic, political, and social reforms, and urges the government to take additional steps to establish an independent, professional, and non-political justice system, in part by taking action to end all politically inspired legal cases.
 
 Values the participation of Romanian troops and civilian experts in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. 
 
 Urges the government of Romania to complete the processing of intercountry adoption cases which were pending when Law 273/2004 was enacted and to amend its child welfare and adoption laws to decrease adoption barriers, including by allowing intercountry adoption by persons other than biological grandparents.
 
 Welcomes Romanian President Traian Basescu to the United States and looks forward to expanded U.S.-Romania political, diplomatic, economic, and military cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the abolition of all nuclear weapons.

Bill: 109-hres-950
Sponsor: Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control negotiations
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Calls upon the President to initiate multilateral negotiations for the abolition of nuclear weapons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5861)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 109-hres-951
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the following measures on the same day they are presented to the House: (1) a conference report to accompany H.R. 2830 (Pension Protection Act of 2005); and (2) a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5 million, repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and extend expiring provisions.
 

action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of the following measures on the same day they are presented to the House: (1) a conference report to accompany H.R. 2830 (Pension Protection Act of 2005); and (2) a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to increase the unified credit against the estate tax to an exclusion equivalent of $5 million, repeal the sunset provision for the estate and generation-skipping taxes, and extend expiring provisions.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1096, H. Res. 951 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 220.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-602, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-602, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4157) to amend the Social Security Act to encourage the dissemination, security, confidentiality, and usefulness of health information technology.

Bill: 109-hres-952
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4157) to amend the Social Security Act to encourage the dissemination, security, confidentiality, and usefulness of health information technology.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4157 (Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005).
 

action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4157 (Health Information Technology Promotion Act of 2005).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 188 (Roll no. 413). (text: CR H5962)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 224 - 188 (Roll no. 413).(text: CR H5962)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 193 (Roll no. 412). (consideration: CR H5966-5972, H5972-5973; text: CR H5966-5971)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5972-5973)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Matsui demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 952.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5962-5972)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 221.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4157 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-603, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-603, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Republic of Cyprus and thanking the Cypriot people for their support and assistance in the evacuation of Americans fleeing Lebanon.

Bill: 109-hres-953
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Americans in foreign countries
Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Cyprus
Evacuation of civilians
Israel
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Commends the Republic of Cyprus and thanks the Cypriot people for their support and assistance in the evacuation of Americans fleeing Lebanon. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace.

Bill: 109-hres-954
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Diplomats
Gaza Strip
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Peace
Peace negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should appoint a Special Envoy for Middle East Peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling for sustainable peace in the Middle East.

Bill: 109-hres-955
Sponsor: Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli conflict
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Gaza Strip
Israel
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Peace negotiations
Recognition (International law)
War relief

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Calls on: (1) all parties in the Middle East to observe a cease-fire and renew peace efforts; and (2) the United States and the international community to assist in reconstruction efforts in violence-affected areas of the Middle East.
 
 Urges all parties to recognize Israel's right to exist.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas agriculture.

Bill: 109-hres-956
Sponsor: Rep. Moran, Jerry [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2006-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural colleges
Agricultural extension work
Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Agronomy
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Kansas
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Congratulates and commends the Department of Agronomy in the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University for 100 years of excellent service to Kansas and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to deliver the mace of the House of Representatives to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution for necessary repairs.

Bill: 109-hres-957
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2006-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congressional sessions
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Maintenance and repair
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 
Authorizes and directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to deliver the mace of the House to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution for necessary repairs. 

action_date: 2006-07-27
text: 

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

 
Authorizes and directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to deliver the mace of the House to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution for necessary repairs. Instructs that the mace be returned to the House before noon on the day before it next reconvenes pursuant to concurrent resolution or at any sooner time when so directed by the Speaker. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6004)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6004)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Mr. Boehner asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H6004-6005)
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-27
text: Introduced in House