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Welcoming His Excellency Hamid Karzai, the President of Afghanistan, on the occasion of his visit to the United States in May 2005 and expressing support for a strong and enduring strategic partnership between the United States and Afghanistan.

Bill: 109-hconres-153
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2005-05-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Peace
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: 
Welcomes the first democratically-elected President of Afghanistan, His Excellency Hamid Karzai, as an honored guest and friend upon his May 2005 visit to the United States. 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a democratic and prosperous Afghanistan is a vital U.S. security interest; and (2) a strategic partnership between the United States and Afghanistan should continue to be a primary objective of both countries.

action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 

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

 
Welcomes the first democratically-elected President of Afghanistan, His Excellency Hamid Karzai, as an honored guest and friend upon his May 2005 visit to the United States. 
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a democratic and prosperous Afghanistan is a vital U.S. security interest; and (2) a strategic partnership between the United States and Afghanistan should continue to be a primary objective of both countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3735)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3735)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 153.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3735-3737)
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Taiwan should be accorded full and equal membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations.

Bill: 109-hconres-154
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2005-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: East Asia
Health
International agencies
Taiwan
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) Taiwan deserves full membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations; and (2) the United States should take a leading role in condemning Taiwan's exclusion from the World Health Assembly in 2005, and in gaining international support for Taiwan's membership in WHO and other international organizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Condemning irresponsible and inaccurate journalism, expressing condolences to the victims and families of the victims of the riots in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hconres-156
Sponsor: Rep. Neugebauer, Randy [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2005-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Caribbean area
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Cuba
Detention of persons
Emergency Management
Government Operations and Politics
Islam
Journalism
Journalistic ethics
Latin America
Pakistan
Police questioning
Religion
Reporters and reporting
Riots
South Asia
Terrorism
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: 
Declares that Congress: (1) expresses condolences to the victims of the riots in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and their families; (2) deplores and condemns the continued irresponsible and inaccurate journalism (the most egregious example of which caused riots that led to the deaths of at least 17 people in Pakistan and Afghanistan) and the prevalent media culture that encourages such journalism; and (3) calls upon the media to exercise due diligence and caution when preparing reports that could jeopardize innocent human lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of America's 1800 orchestras.

Bill: 109-hconres-157
Sponsor: Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]
Introduced: 2005-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Associations, institutions, etc.
Conferences
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Symphony orchestras

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: 
Commends orchestras for their artistic and educational contribution to U.S. communities.
 
Congratulates the American Symphony Orchestra League on the occasion of its 60th national conference.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the sacrifices being made by the families of members of the Armed Forces and supporting the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

Bill: 109-hconres-159
Sponsor: Rep. Boozman, John [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Iraq compilation
Military dependents
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 
Recognizes the sacrifices of military families and the support they provide for their loved ones serving as members of the Armed Forces.
 
Supports the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

action_date: 2005-06-08
text: 
Recognizes the sacrifices of military families and the support they provide for their loved ones serving as members of the Armed Forces.
 
Supports the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.

action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 8, 2005. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes the sacrifices of military families and the support they provide for their loved ones serving as members of the Armed Forces.
 
Supports the designation of a week as National Military Families Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6342)
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6342)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4194)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4194)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 159.
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4194-4197)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for an event to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

Bill: 109-hconres-161
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2005-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Anniversaries
Blacks
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Men
Minorities
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public demonstrations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 
Permits the Million Man March, Inc. to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on October 15, 2005, to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

action_date: 2005-10-06
text: 

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

 
Permits the Million Man March, Inc. to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on October 15, 2005, to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March.

action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 

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

 
Permits the Million Man March, Inc. to sponsor a free public event on the Capitol grounds on October 15, 2005, to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Million Man March.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11334)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11334)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8653)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8653)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 161.
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8653-8654)
action_date: 2005-10-06
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the ongoing nuclear efforts of the Islamic Republic of Iran constitute a threat to the national security of the United States and to international peace and security.

Bill: 109-hconres-162
Sponsor: Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2005-05-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Arms control negotiations
Diplomacy
Europe
European Union
International agencies
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the acquisition of nuclear weapon capabilities by the Islamic Republic of Iran would constitute a threat to both U.S. and international security; (2) the European diplomatic effort to urge Iran to abandon its nuclear aspirations has not yielded definitive results; and (3) the President should urge the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to refer Iran's noncompliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to the United Nations (UN) Security Council in the event that European Union (EU)-Iran negotiations fail.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Sigma Chi Fraternity on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary.

Bill: 109-hconres-163
Sponsor: Rep. Gerlach, Jim [R-PA-6]
Introduced: 2005-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Fraternal organizations
Higher education
Student activities

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 
Recognizes and honors the Sigma Chi Fraternity on its 150-year anniversary.
 
Commends its Founders and all Sigma Chi brothers, past and present, for their bond of friendship, common ideals and beliefs, and service to community.

action_date: 2005-06-13
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the Sigma Chi Fraternity on its 150-year anniversary.
 
Commends its Founders and all Sigma Chi brothers, past and present, for their bond of friendship, common ideals and beliefs, and service to community.

action_date: 2005-06-22
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and honors the Sigma Chi Fraternity on its 150-year anniversary.
 
Commends its Founders and all Sigma Chi brothers, past and present, for their bond of friendship, common ideals and beliefs, and service to community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-24
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7198)
action_date: 2005-06-22
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7198)
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4364-4365)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4364-4365)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 163.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4364-4366)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Mr. Kline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the policy of the United States at the 57th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission.

Bill: 109-hconres-164
Sponsor: Rep. Delahunt, William D. [D-MA-10]
Introduced: 2005-05-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Biological research
Conferences
Diplomacy
Ecological surveys
Environmental Protection
Indigenous peoples
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine biology
Marine mammals
Marine parks and reserves
Meat
Minorities
Overfishing
Protection of animals
Science, Technology, Communications
Treaties
Whales
Whaling
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) at the 57th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission the United States should remain firmly opposed to commercial whaling (including any linking of a Revised Management Scheme (RMS) to the lifting of the commercial whaling moratorium), and take other specified related steps; and (2) the United States should make full use of all appropriate diplomatic mechanisms, federal law, relevant international laws and agreements, and other appropriate mechanisms to implement these goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including Mr. Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hconres-165
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Cuba
Democracy
Dissenters
Embargo
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Freedom of association
Freedom of speech
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Latin America
Political parties
Political prisoners
Right to travel

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Expresses the sense of Congress that the embargo of Cuba should not be lifted until the Cuban Government agrees to decriminalize free speech, association, and movement, and other elements crucial to the development of democracy and the protection of fundamental human rights. 
Calls on the Cuban Government to: (1) immediately release all political prisoners in Cuba, including Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia; (2) eliminate all of Cuba's criminal laws that unnecessarily restrict the fundamental human rights to freedom of speech, association, and movement; and (3) respect fundamental human rights and free multiparty and internationally supervised elections in Cuba.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should not infringe on State or private programs that fund embryonic stem cell research.

Bill: 109-hconres-166
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2005-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Biotechnology
Cytology
Economics and Public Finance
Federal-state relations
Genetic research
Government Operations and Politics
Human embryology
Medical research
Research grants
Science, Technology, Communications
State finance

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the federal government should not infringe on state or private programs that fund embryonic stem cell research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the families of the members of the Armed Forces for their contributions and sacrifices to the United States.

Bill: 109-hconres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]
Introduced: 2005-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Memorial Day
Military dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: 
Honors the families of members of the Armed Forces.
 
Urges the people of the United States to honor, support, and thank military families.
 
Recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by military families and their communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

Bill: 109-hconres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2005-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Military medals, decorations, etc.
Special days
War casualties

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Commending individuals that have participated in volunteer programs that repair the homes of families of deployed members of the Armed Forces, and in particular those of the National Guard and Reserves.

Bill: 109-hconres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2005-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Armed forces reserves
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Home repair and improvement
Housing and Community Development
Iraq
Middle East and North Africa
Military dependents
Military occupation
Military operations
National Guard
Social Welfare
South Asia
Terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: 
Commends individuals that have participated in volunteer programs that repair the homes of families of deployed members of the Armed Forces, and in particular those of the National Guard and reserves.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-05-26
text: Introduced in House