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Providing for further consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 376) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011.

Bill: 109-hres-817
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2006-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for further consideration of H.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).

action_date: 2006-05-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for further consideration of H.Con.Res. 376 (establishing the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for FY2008-FY2011).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 154). (text: CR H2691-2692)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 193 (Roll no. 154).(text: CR H2691-2692)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 153). (consideration: CR H2700-2702; text: CR H2700-2701)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question on H. Res. 817 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: All time for debate having expired, Mr. Putnam moved the previous question on H. Res. 817.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 179.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: The amendments printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House as in the Committee of the Whole.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-468, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-468, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 817.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2691-2702)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5386) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-818
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2006-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5386) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R.5386 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007).

action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R.5386 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 192 (Roll no. 161). (text: CR H2765)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 218 - 192 (Roll no. 161).(text: CR H2765)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 191 (Roll no. 160). (consideration: CR H2772-2773; text: CR H2772)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 818.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2765-2773)
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 180.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5386 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 read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-469, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-469, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President and directing the Attorney General to submit to the House of Representatives all documents in the possession of the President and the Attorney General relating to requests made by the National Security Agency and other Federal agencies to telephone service providers requesting access to telephone communications records of persons in the United States and communications originating and terminating within the United States without a warrant.

Bill: 109-hres-819
Sponsor: Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19]
Introduced: 2006-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Business records
Commerce
Congress
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Department of Defense
Department of Justice
Government Operations and Politics
Law
Presidential records
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Telecommunication industry
Telephone
Warrants (Law)
Wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: 
 Requests the President, and directs the Attorney General, to submit to the House of Representatives all documents in the possession of the President and the Attorney General, including all legal opinions, relating to requests made without a warrant by the National Security Agency (NSA) or other federal departments and agencies to telephone service providers, including wireless telephone service providers, for access to telephone communications records of persons in the United States, subject to necessary redactions or requirements for handling classified documents.

action_date: 2006-06-23
text: 

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

 
Requests the President, and directs the Attorney General, to submit to the House of Representatives, within 14 days of the adoption of this resolution, all documents in the possession of the President and the Attorney General, including all legal opinions, relating to requests made without a warrant by the National Security Agency (NSA) or other federal departments and agencies to telephone service providers, including wireless telephone service providers, for access to telephone communications records of persons in the United States (other than as authorized under titile I (Electronic Surveillance) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) or specified federal criminal law), subject to necessary redactions or requirements for handling classified documents. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 203.
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-527.
action_date: 2006-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-527.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-06-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".

Bill: 109-hres-820
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2006-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Peace
Rule of law
Special days
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 
Supports the ideals behind the celebration of Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week. 
 
Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.
 
Calls upon the people of the United States to honor the legacy of human rights passed down to us from previous generations with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2006-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2006-05-18
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385) making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-821
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5385) making appropriations for the military quality of life functions of the Department of Defense, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 
 Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5385 (Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007).

action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5385 (Military Construction, Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2007).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 187 (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H2894-2895)
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 187 (Roll no. 174).(text: CR H2894-2895)
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 186 (Roll no. 173). (consideration: CR H2900-2901; text: CR H2900)
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H. Res. 821.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 821.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2894-2902)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 181.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5385 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 read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-472, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-472, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Promoting local peace building efforts in Colombia and recognizing the courageous efforts of Colombian civil society and churches to establish peace communities, advance non-violent conflict resolution, and advocate for human dignity.

Bill: 109-hres-822
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2006-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Church and social problems
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil-military relations
Colombia
Congressional tributes
Displaced persons
Guerrilla warfare
Human rights
International relief
Latin America
Nongovernmental organizations
Paramilitary forces
Peace
Peace negotiations
Political violence
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 
Commends the courage and supports the determination of leaders and members of civil society and faith communities who risk their lives to advance local peace-building efforts and promote peace, human rights, and human dignity in Colombia.
 
Recognizes the service and commitment of U.S. and Colombian churches, faith-based organizations, and non-governmental organizations for their advocacy and humanitarian assistance to promote peace, defend human rights, and improve the lives of the people of Colombia who have been displaced and marginalized. 
 
Urges the Secretary of State to recognize and provide support for faith-based organizations and non-governmental organizations in Colombia, and their U.S. partners, for efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, promote peace and conflict resolution, advance human rights, and end the armed conflict in Colombia.
 
 Calls upon the Secretary of State to monitor any acts of violence or human rights abuses committed against leaders or members of local peace-building efforts in Colombia by government forces, guerilla groups, or paramilitaries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Commending the outstanding efforts by members of faith-based and community organizations in response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Bill: 109-hres-823
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alabama
Church and social problems
Community organization
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Floods
Florida
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Louisiana
Mississippi
Religion
Social Welfare
Texas
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Commends efforts by members of faith-based and community organizations in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Encourages all government agencies to consider such organizations in disaster relief and recovery in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the effects of harmful algal blooms, including Red Tide, on the environment, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-824
Sponsor: Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Algae
Algal blooms
Animals
Biological research
Coastal zone
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental research
Food safety
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine biology
Red tide
Shellfish

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Recognizes the effects of harmful algal blooms (including Red Tide) on the environment and the need for federal, state, territorial, and local agencies and other research institutions to solve the increasing problems facing coastal areas from its harmful effects.
 
Commends public and private organizations that are researching the ongoing problem of harmful algal blooms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, 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: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
To support the goals of an annual National Time-Out Day to promote patient safety and optimal outcomes in the operating room.

Bill: 109-hres-825
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health
Nurses
Quality of care
Special days
Surgeons
Surgery

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideal of an annual National Time-Out Day as designated by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
 
Congratulates perioperative nurses and representatives of surgical teams for working together to protect patient safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Youth Sports Week should be established.

Bill: 109-hres-826
Sponsor: Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child development
Ethics
Families
Special weeks
Sports and Recreation
Youth

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Calls for the establishment of a National Youth Sports Week to promote awareness of the importance of youth sports and the need to restore the focus in youth sports on the child's experience and character development.

action_date: 2006-06-19
text: 

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

 
Calls for the establishment of a National Youth Sports Week to promote awareness of the importance of youth sports and the need to restore the focus in youth sports on the child's experience and character development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 311 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 291). (text: CR H4196)
action_date: 2006-06-19
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): 311 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 291).(text: CR H4196)
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4199-4200)
action_date: 2006-06-19
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: 2006-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 826.
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4196-4197)
action_date: 2006-06-19
text: Ms. Foxx 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: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Damu Amiri Imara Smith.

Bill: 109-hres-827
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental justice
Minorities
Peace

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Damu Amiri Imara Smith (peace, civil rights, and environmental activist).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Shadow Wolves should be preserved and fostered as one unit, located on the Tohono O'odham lands.

Bill: 109-hres-829
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Arizona
Border patrols
Immigration
Indian lands
Indian law enforcement
International Affairs
Minorities
Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Shadow Wolves should be preserved and fostered as one unit, located on the Tohono O'odham lands, so they might continue to apply their unique abilities in helping the United States to protect its borders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Cybersecurity.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Introduced in House