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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established.

Bill: 109-hres-928
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2006-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Minorities
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of historically black colleges and universities. 
 
Supports the designation of a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

action_date: 2006-07-26
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of historically black colleges and universities. 
 
Supports the designation of a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.


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 motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5889)
action_date: 2006-07-26
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 H5889)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 928.
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5889-5894)
action_date: 2006-07-26
text: Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
To congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-929
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Urban affairs
Urban areas
Urban life

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: 
Congratulates Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Bill: 109-hres-930
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Black history
Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
History
Slavery
West (U.S.)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Honors York, the first African American to explore the lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase, for his contributions to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
 
Urges students of American history to study his role in the expedition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that on August 27, 2006, people of goodwill throughout the United States should remember the victims of Hurricane Katrina, both living and dead, and pledge to work toward the repair, rebuilding, and resettlement of the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-931
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Alabama
Anniversaries
Coastal zone
Commemorations
Disaster relief
Economic development
Emergency Management
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Mississippi
Victims

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Calls for people, on the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, to remember its victims and pledge to work toward the repair, rebuilding, and resettlement of the Gulf Coast.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should make additional emergency supplemental appropriations for necessary expenses for enforcement of laws relating to border security, immigration, and customs.

Bill: 109-hres-932
Sponsor: Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border patrols
Boundaries
Customs administration
Economics and Public Finance
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Illegal aliens
International Affairs
Security measures
Supplemental appropriations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should make emergency supplemental appropriations for necessary expenses for enforcement of laws relating to border security, immigration, and customs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Commending agents, attorneys, and employees of the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Justice.

Bill: 109-hres-933
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Federal employees
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Government attorneys
Inspectors general
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Commends the agents, attorneys, and employees of the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Justice for their service to their country and pursuit of justice. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1479)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Plan Ahead with an Advance Directive Week.

Bill: 109-hres-934
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Living wills
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Plan Ahead with an Advance Directive Week. Encourages: (1) people who are over the age of 18 to prepare advance directives; and (2) nonprofit organizations to encourage individuals to prepare advance directives to ensure that their wishes and rights with respect to end-of-life care are protected.

action_date: 2006-12-07
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 Plan Ahead with an Advance Directive Week. Encourages: (1) people who are over the age of 18 to prepare advance directives; and (2) nonprofit organizations to encourage individuals to prepare advance directives to ensure that their wishes and rights with respect to end-of-life care are protected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8899)
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8899)
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 934.
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8899-8901)
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5495)
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the progress yet to be made in the rebuilding after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Bill: 109-hres-935
Sponsor: Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Alabama
Coastal zone
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Economic development
Emergency Management
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Mississippi
Quality of life

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the Gulf Coast region to the national economy. Expresses support for those still affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to rebuilding that region and improving the quality of life for its residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of an American Icon, the Corvette, for 25 years.

Bill: 109-hres-936
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Automobile industry
Automobiles
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Kentucky
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of the Corvette for 25 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
To congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-937
Sponsor: Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Colorado
Congressional tributes
Urban affairs
Urban areas
Urban life

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: 
Congratulates Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate in "National Night Out", which occurs the first Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting local efforts and community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote community safety and help provide homeland security.

Bill: 109-hres-938
Sponsor: Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]
Introduced: 2006-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Citizen participation
Commemorations
Community policing
Crime prevention
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Federal-local relations
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
National service
School security
Social Welfare
Special days
Terrorism
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Night Out. 
Requests that the President: (1) focus appropriate attention on neighborhood crime prevention, community policing, and reduction of school crime by delivering speeches, convening meetings, and directing the Administration to make crime reduction an important priority; and (2) coordinate the efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the USA Freedom Corps, the Citizen Corps, the National Senior Service Corps, and AmeriCorps to participate by supporting local efforts, neighborhood watches, and local officials, including law enforcement personnel, to provide homeland security and combat terrorism in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1956) to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-939
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1956) to regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1956 (Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-12-07
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1096, H. Res. 939 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1956 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-595, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-595, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 185th anniversary of the independence of Peru on July 28, 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-940
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2006-07-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Hispanic Americans
Latin America
Minorities
Peru
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: 
Recognizes the 185th anniversary of Peru's independence.
 
 Extends congratulations and best wishes to Peru, Peruvians, and Peruvian-Americans as they celebrate the 185th anniversary of Peru's independence. 

action_date: 2006-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the 185th anniversary of Peru's independence.
 
 Extends best wishes to: (1) Peru for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity; and (2) Peruvians and Peruvian-Americans as they celebrate the 185th anniversary of Peru's independence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7322)
action_date: 2006-09-25
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 H7322)
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 940.
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7322)
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Mr. Poe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the service of Gerard Latortue, Haiti's Interim Prime Minister.

Bill: 109-hres-941
Sponsor: Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22]
Introduced: 2006-07-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Emergency Management
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Haiti
Haitians
Latin America
Riots

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: 
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Haiti for holding peaceful and democratic elections on February 7, 2006, resulting in the election of President Rene Preval and Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis.
 
 Expresses appreciation to Gerard Latortue for his service to Haiti during a tumultuous period of civil unrest, and recognizes Gerard Latortue's tenure as Interim Prime Minister of Haiti from March 12, 2004, to June 9, 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the centennial anniversary on August 5, 2006, of the Iranian constitution of 1906.

Bill: 109-hres-942
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Iran
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Revolutions

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Recognizes the centennial anniversary of the 1906 Iranian constitution.
 
 Expresses hope that the people of Iran will once again enjoy a democratic government in the spirit of the 1906 Iranian constitution. 

action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the centennial anniversary of the 1906 Iranian constitution.
 
 Expresses hope that the people of Iran will once again enjoy a democratic government in the spirit of the 1906 Iranian constitution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 457). (text: CR 9/20/2006 H6681)
action_date: 2006-09-20
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): 413 - 2, 2 Present (Roll no. 457).(text: CR 9/20/2006 H6681)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6756-6757)
action_date: 2006-09-19
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: 2006-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 942.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6681-6685)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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
Recognizing Robert Bosch Corporation and its 100 years of commitment and leadership in the United States manufacturing industry.

Bill: 109-hres-943
Sponsor: Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Automobile parts
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Corporations
Manufacturing industries
Science, Technology, Communications
Technological innovations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Recognizes: (1) Robert Bosch Corporation's 100 years of commitment and leadership in the U.S. manufacturing industry; and (2) the innovations and technological advancements achieved by the thousands of Corporation associates.
 
Congratulates the Corporation on its centennial anniversary in the United States and trusts that the company will continue its excellence and position in the community during the 21st century.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.

Bill: 109-hres-944
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Family violence
Special months
Wife abuse
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence in the United States and its devastating effects on families and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-25
text: Introduced in House