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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the regionally balanced expansion of the membership of the United Nations Security Council.

Bill: 109-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2005-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Brazil
East Asia
Europe
Germany
India
Japan
Latin America
Middle East and North Africa
South Asia
United Nations
United Nations structure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the regionally balanced expansion of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, which would include the addition of Japan, the Republic of India, the Federal Republic of Germany, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and an appropriate African country as permanent members without veto authority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4628)
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the European Court of Human Rights for its decisions in the Loizidou v. Turkey and Xenides-Arestis v. Turkey cases and for admitting similar cases before the European Court of Human Rights.

Bill: 109-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2005-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Claims
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Cyprus
Displaced persons
Europe
Government liability (International law)
Human rights
Immigration
International courts
Landowners
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Right of property
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: 
Commends the European Court of Human Rights for its judgments in favor of Titina Loizidou in the Loizidou v. Turkey case and on the admissibility of the Xenides-Arestis v. Turkey case. 
 
Urges: (1) the Court to consider current and future cases brought by Greek Cypriots against Turkey for violation of their property rights; and (2) Turkey to respect Court decisions with respect to Cyprus, and end the illegal exploitation of Greek Cypriot properties in the areas under Turkish military occupation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to increase childhood cancer awareness, treatment, and research.

Bill: 109-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2005-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Chemotherapy
Child health
Clinical trials
Curricula
Economics and Public Finance
Education
Families
Federal aid to research
Health counseling
Health education
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research
Pharmaceutical research
Preventive medicine
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: 
Calls for Congress to support: (1) efforts to promote awareness of cancer in children; (2) increased investment in childhood cancer research; (3) incentives to encourage medical trainees and investigators to enter the field of pediatric oncology; (4) incentives to encourage the development of drugs and biologics designed to treat pediatric cancers; (5) policies that encourage participation in clinical trials; (6) medical education curricula designed to improve pain management for cancer patients; and (7) enhanced education, services, and other resources related to late effects from treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 318). (text: CR 6/21/2006 H4368-4369)
action_date: 2006-06-22
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): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 318).(text: CR 6/21/2006 H4368-4369)
action_date: 2006-06-22
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4493-4494)
action_date: 2006-06-21
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: 2006-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 323.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4368-4371)
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving the manner in which Representative Sensenbrenner has responded to the minority party's request under rule XI of the House of Representatives for an additional day of oversight hearings on the reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act and the manner in which such hearing was conducted.

Bill: 109-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2005-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee chairmen
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional hearings
Congressional oversight
Congressional witnesses
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democratic Party
House Judiciary
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) strongly condemns the manner in which Representative Sensenbrenner has responded to the minority party's request for an additional day of oversight hearings on the reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act, and the manner in which such hearing was conducted; and (2) instructs Representative Sensenbrenner, in consultation with Representative Conyers, to schedule a further day of hearings with witnesses requested by members of the minority party concerning the reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 191 (Roll no. 273).
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Mr. DeLay moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with thirty minutes of debate on H. Res. 324, pursuant to a previous order of the House.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4644-4650; text of measure as introduced: CR H4644)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Iakovos to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere.

Bill: 109-hres-325
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2005-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Christianity
Clergy
Congress
Congressional tributes
European American ethnic groups
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 
Honors the spiritual leadership of Archbishop Iakovos to Greek Orthodox Christians in the Western Hemisphere.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.

Bill: 109-hres-327
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2005-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Immigration
Passports
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Passport Month.

action_date: 2006-06-06
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 Passport Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3411)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3411)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 327.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3411-3413)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland in 1980 that led to the establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union.

Bill: 109-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2005-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Authoritarianism
Communism
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Labor and Employment
Labor unions
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union. 
 
Honors the struggle and sacrifice of the citizens of Poland who risked their lives to restore democracy to their country.
 
Offers Poland as a model for other nations struggling to emerge from authoritarian rule and establish a representative government. 

action_date: 2005-07-18
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the workers' strikes in Poland that led to establishment of the Solidarity Trade Union. 
 
Honors the struggle and sacrifice of the citizens of Poland who risked their lives to restore democracy to their country and return Poland to the democratic community of nations.
 
Offers Poland as a model for other nations struggling to emerge from authoritarian rule and establish a representative government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 380). (text: CR H5925)
action_date: 2005-07-18
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): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 380).(text: CR H5925)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5931-5932)
action_date: 2005-07-18
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: 2005-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 328.
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5925-5927)
action_date: 2005-07-18
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 59th birthday.

Bill: 109-hres-329
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2005-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Clinton Administration
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ex-presidents
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: 
Honors former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 59th birthday on August 19, 2005, and extends best wishes to him and his family.

action_date: 2005-07-25
text: 

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

 
Honors former President William Jefferson Clinton on the occasion of his 59th birthday on August 19, 2005, and extends best wishes to him and his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6389)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6389)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 329.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6389-6390)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 10) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-330
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorations
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 10) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
action_date: 2005-06-20
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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 10) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. 

action_date: 2005-06-21
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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 10) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4823)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4823)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4829)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 330.
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4823-4829)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: During consideration of H.J. Res. 10 pursuant to H. Res. 330, notwithstanding the operation of the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the joint resolution to a time designated by the Speaker.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-140, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-140, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2475) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2475) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System.
action_date: 2005-06-21
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 (H.R. 2475) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4829)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4829)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 201 (Roll no. 288). (consideration: CR H4838-4840)
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 331.
action_date: 2005-06-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4829-4840)
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 53.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Intelligence 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.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-141, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-141, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week and recognizing the considerable value of American beaches and the need to keep them clean and safe for the public.

Bill: 109-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Beaches
Environmental Protection
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Pollution control
Special weeks
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Clean Beaches Week.
 
Recognizes the value of beaches to the American way of life and the important contributions of beaches to the economy, recreation, and natural environment of the United States.
 
Encourages all Americans to work to keep beaches, a critical part of the natural heritage of the United States, safe and clean for the continued enjoyment of the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan.

Bill: 109-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2005-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil War
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crimes against humanity
Genocide
Human rights
International Affairs
Peace
Religion
Special days
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan. 
 
Urges all churches, synagogues, mosques, and religious institutions in the United States to consider the issue of Darfur in their activities and to observe the National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection with appropriate activities and services. 

action_date: 2005-07-11
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 a National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection for Darfur, Sudan. 
 
Urges all churches, synagogues, mosques, and religious institutions in the United States to consider the issue of Darfur in their activities and to observe the National Weekend of Prayer and Reflection with appropriate activities and services. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 2 (Roll no. 364). (text: CR H5610-5611)
action_date: 2005-07-11
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): 364 - 2 (Roll no. 364).(text: CR H5610-5611)
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5614-5615)
action_date: 2005-07-11
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: 2005-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 333.
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5610-5612)
action_date: 2005-07-11
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-06-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-20
text: Introduced in House