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Requesting that the President transmit to the House of Representatives information in his possession relating to contracts for services or construction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery.

Bill: 109-hres-488
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alabama
Commerce
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Construction industries
Construction workers
Department of Homeland Security
Disaster relief
Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Floods
Florida
Government contractors
Government procurement
House of Representatives
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Labor and Employment
Louisiana
Minimum wages
Mississippi
Presidential records
Resolutions of inquiry
Wages
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives information in his possession regarding contracts for services or construction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery or rebuilding in the geographic areas specified in the President's Proclamation 7924 of September 8, 2005. Includes in such request: (1) copies of relevant portions of such contracts (including pre-awarded contracts or contracts that were modified or extended) awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or any other agency; and (2) communications made or received, on or after August 26, 2005, by such agency relating to such contracts.

action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 

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

Requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives information in his possession regarding contracts for services or construction related to Hurricane Katrina recovery or rebuilding in the geographic areas specified in the President's Proclamation 7924 of September 8, 2005. Includes in such request: (1) copies of relevant portions of such contracts (including pre-awarded contracts or contracts that were modified or extended) awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or any other agency; and (2) communications made or received, on or after August 26, 2005, by such agency relating to such contracts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-269.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 109-269.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-01
text: Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management Discharged.
action_date: 2005-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
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
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the National Audubon Society.

Bill: 109-hres-489
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Anniversaries
Birds
Environmental Protection
Environmental protection groups
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Recognizes and congratulates the National Audubon Society on its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Urging the United Nations to establish a commission on the prevention of slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation.

Bill: 109-hres-490
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2005-10-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Child abuse
Child labor
Child sexual abuse
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Disasters
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Families
Forced labor
Human rights
Immigration
International agencies
Labor and Employment
Prostitution
Refugees
Slavery
Terrorism
United Nations
United Nations structure
War
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to use U.S. influence to urge the United Nations to establish a commission on slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2226)
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives will work with Federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.

action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives will work with Federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 354 - 13 (Roll no. 523). (text: CR H8815)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-17
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): 354 - 13 (Roll no. 523).(text: CR H8815)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8819)
action_date: 2005-10-17
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: 2005-10-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 491.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8815-8817)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 397) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

Bill: 109-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 397) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 397) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 397) to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8881)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8881)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8881-8885)
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 493.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8881-8885)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 102.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 397 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-248, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-248, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Commending the people of the Republic of Albania on the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II for protecting and saving the lives of the majority of Jews living in Albania during the Holocaust.

Bill: 109-hres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Europe
History
Immigration
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Refugees
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 
 Recognizes the people of the Republic of Albania on the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II for saving the lives of the majority of Jews, both native and refugee, living in Albania during the Holocaust. 
 
Encourages other countries to recognize those Albanians who took action to protect Jews during World War II. 
 
Reiterates support for close ties between the United States and Albania. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior and reaffirming the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to a just and lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan.

Bill: 109-hres-496
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil War
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Foreign leaders
Peace
Peace treaties
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 
Honors the life and achievements of Dr. John Garang de Mabior.
 
 Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to a lasting peace in the Republic of the Sudan, and calls for full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State with a request that the Secretary transmit it to Dr. Garang's widow, Rebecca Garang, and to the government of Southern Sudan, through the Office of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) in the District of Columbia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a judge for the United States District Court, Southern District of New York.

Bill: 109-hres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2005-10-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
District courts
Government Operations and Politics
Judges
Law
Lawyers
Local officials
Minorities
Minorities in government
New York City
New York State
State legislators
Women
Women in government

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: 
Commends the late Constance Baker Motley, the first African-American woman appointed and confirmed for a federal judgeship and the former chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, for her service on the court and her lifelong commitment to civil rights and social justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of School Bus Safety Week.

Bill: 109-hres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
School buses
Special weeks
Traffic accidents and safety

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of School Bus Safety Week.

action_date: 2006-07-18
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of School Bus Safety Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 381). (text: CR H5327)
action_date: 2006-07-18
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): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 381).(text: CR H5327)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5361)
action_date: 2006-07-18
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: 2006-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 498.
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5327-5328)
action_date: 2006-07-18
text: Mr. Marchant moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the disappearance of the 5 naval Avenger torpedo bombers of Flight 19 and the naval Mariner rescue aircraft sent to search for Flight 19.

Bill: 109-hres-500
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2005-10-18 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft pilots
Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Arts, Culture, Religion
Aviation safety
Bomber aircraft
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Flight crews
History
Military aircraft
Military history
Military personnel
Museums
Navy
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the disappearance of the five naval Avenger torpedo bombers of Flight 19 and the naval Mariner rescue aircraft sent to search for Flight 19.
 
Honors the memory of the 27 Navy airmen lost in these disappearances.
 
Commends the Naval Historical Center for preserving the history of Flight 19.

action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 
Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the disappearance of the five naval Avenger torpedo bombers of Flight 19 and the naval Mariner rescue aircraft sent to search for Flight 19.
 
Honors the memory of the 27 Navy airmen lost in these disappearances.
 
Commends the Naval Historical Center for preserving the history of Flight 19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 2 (Roll no. 597). (text: CR 11/16/2005 H10329)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 2 (Roll no. 597).(text: CR 11/16/2005 H10329)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10516-10517)
action_date: 2005-11-16
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: 2005-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 500.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10329-10330)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Mrs. Davis, Jo Ann moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-18
text: Introduced in House
QI, TMA, and Abstinence Programs Extension and Hurricane Katrina Unemployment Relief Act of 2005

Bill: 109-hres-501
Sponsor: Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2005-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3971 (Social Services Emergency Relief and Recovery Act of 2005). Agrees to the Senate amendment with an amendment.

action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 

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

 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3971 (Social Services Emergency Relief and Recovery Act of 2005). Agrees to the Senate amendment with an amendment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8946-8947)
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8946-8947)
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 501.
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8946-8950)
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Mr. McCrery moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the senseless and unwarranted criminal prosecution of 2nd Lt. Erick J. Anderson, United States Army.

Bill: 109-hres-502
Sponsor: Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2005-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Army
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
Crime and Law Enforcement
Evidence (Law)
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military and naval offenses
Military occupation
Military operations
Murder
Officer personnel
Witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should dismiss all charges against 2nd Lt. Erick J. Anderson for his actions on August 18 and 28, 2004, in connection with the deaths of Iraqi civilians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-19
text: Introduced in House