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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-307
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2005-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Judiciary
House Science
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on the Judiciary and to Science.

action_date: 2005-06-08
text: 

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

 
Elects minority Members to the House Committees on the Judiciary and to Science.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4208)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4208)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4208)
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of National Marina Day and urging marinas continue providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating.

Bill: 109-hres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6]
Introduced: 2005-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boats and boating
Environmental Protection
Marine terminals
Special days
Sports and Recreation
Transportation and Public Works
Water pollution control

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals of National Marina Day; and (2) urges U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating.

action_date: 2005-07-28
text: 

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

 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the goals of National Marina Day; and (2) urges U.S. marinas to continue to provide environmentally friendly gateways to boating.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR 7/25/2005 H6400)
action_date: 2005-07-28
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): 385 - 0 (Roll no. 444).(text: CR 7/25/2005 H6400)
action_date: 2005-07-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR 7/27/2005 H6928)
action_date: 2005-07-25
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: 2005-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 308.
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6400-6401)
action_date: 2005-07-25
text: Mr. Coble moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 109-hres-310
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-8]
Introduced: 2005-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee staffing
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional ethics
Congressional privileges and immunities
House Standards of Official Conduct
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 
Directs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to proceed, in accordance with rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, to appoint, upon an affirmative vote of the majority of the Members of the Committee, a non-partisan professional staff.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 199 (Roll no. 240). (text: CR H4318-4319)
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Mr. Blunt moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4318-4319)
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the decision of the Supreme Court, Griswold v. Connecticut, which 40 years ago held that married couples have a constitutional right to use contraceptives, thereby recognizing the legal right of women to control their fertility through birth control and providing for vast improvements in maternal and infant health and for significant reductions in the rate of unintended pregnancy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-311
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2005-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congress
Constitutional law
Contraceptives
Families
Family planning and birth control
Health
Law
Legislation
Maternal and infant welfare
Maternal health services
Pregnancy
Right of privacy
Supreme Court decisions
Women
Women's education
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the Supreme Court decision in 
Griswold v. Connecticut
, which held that married couples have a constitutional right to use contraceptives.
 
Calls for Congress to take steps to ensure that all women have universal access to affordable contraception.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of homeownership in the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-312
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2005-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Home ownership
Housing and Community Development
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Supports the goals and ideals of National Homeownership Month, and recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.
action_date: 2005-06-27
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 Homeownership Month, and recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5181)
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5181)
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 312.
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5181-5183)
action_date: 2005-06-27
text: Mr. Ney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the people of the Philippines.

Bill: 109-hres-313
Sponsor: Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51]
Introduced: 2005-06-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air force
Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Government property
History
International cooperation
Military bases
Military history
Philippines
Signs and symbols
War
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: 
Urges the President to authorize the transfer of ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines, which are currently displayed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, to the Philippine people as a measure of friendship, good will, and cooperation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1218)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2862) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2862) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.
action_date: 2005-06-13
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. 2862) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 

action_date: 2005-06-14
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. 2862) making appropriations for Science, the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4410)
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4410)
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 243).
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 314.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4410-4414)
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-122, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-122, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2005-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2863) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006.
action_date: 2005-06-14
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. 2863) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 

action_date: 2005-06-16
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. 2863) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4567)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4567)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 200 (Roll no. 269). (consideration: CR H4580, H4607; text: CR H4580)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4607)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 315, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the Yeas and Nays, which were subsequently ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 315.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4567-4580)
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2863. 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: 2005-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-127, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-127, by Mr. Cole (OK).
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

Bill: 109-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]
Introduced: 2005-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crimes against humanity
Ethnic relations
Europe
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
International relief
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
President and foreign policy
Presidential messages
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: 
Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide to characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide, and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 7.
action_date: 2005-09-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Lao and Hmong veterans and their refugee families and the 30th year of the end of the Indochina conflict in Laos.

Bill: 109-hres-317
Sponsor: Rep. Radanovich, George [R-CA-19]
Introduced: 2005-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Asian American ethnic groups
Asians
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Families
Guerrilla warfare
History
Immigration
Laos
Military history
Refugees
Vietnam veterans

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: 
Honors refugee Lao and Hmong veterans and their families who suffered, sacrificed, and died, along with the armed forces and clandestine forces of the United States, during the Indochina conflict in Laos. 
 
Recognizes and deeply appreciates the important and invaluable contributions of Lao- and Hmong-Americans to the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting responsible fatherhood, promoting marriage, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Bill: 109-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]
Introduced: 2005-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child development
Congress
Congressional tributes
Families
Fathers
Parent and child
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: 
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
 
Calls on fathers across the nation to use Father&#146;s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children&#146;s lives, to spend Father&#146;s Day with their children, and to express their love and support for their children.
 
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the moral, academic, and spiritual development of children.
 
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.

action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
 
Calls on fathers across the nation to use Father&#146;s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children&#146;s lives, to spend Father&#146;s Day with their children, and to express their love and support for their children.
 
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the moral, academic, and spiritual development of children.
 
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H3813)
action_date: 2006-06-13
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): 407 - 0, 8 Present (Roll no. 260).(text: CR H3813)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3817)
action_date: 2006-06-13
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: 2006-06-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 318.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3813-3815)
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Mr. Osborne moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745) to reform the United Nations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2005-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2745), United Nations Reform Act of 2005.
action_date: 2005-06-15
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. 2745) to reform the United Nations. 

action_date: 2005-06-16
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. 2745), United Nations Reform Act of 2005.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4607-4608)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4607-4608)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4615)
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 319.
action_date: 2005-06-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4607-4615)
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on International Relations now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-132, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-132, by Mr. Bishop (UT).
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Danica Patrick on her historic accomplishments in the 2005 Indianapolis 500.

Bill: 109-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2005-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Automobile drivers
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Congressional tributes
Indiana
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: 
Congratulates Danica Patrick on her historic accomplishments in the 2005 Indianapolis 500.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-06-15
text: Introduced in House