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Recognizing the importance and positive contributions of chemistry to our everyday lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week.

Bill: 109-hres-457
Sponsor: Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2005-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chemistry
Chemists
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living; and (2) supports the goals of National Chemistry Week as founded by the American Chemical Society.

action_date: 2005-10-17
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) recognizes that the important contributions of chemical scientists and engineers to technological progress and the health of many industries have created new jobs, boosted economic growth, and improved the Nation's health and standard of living; and (2) supports the goals of National Chemistry Week as founded by the American Chemical Society. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 2 (Roll no. 522). (text: CR H8812-8813)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 2 (Roll no. 522).(text: CR H8812-8813)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8818)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 457.
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8812-8815)
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Mr. Smith (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-09-26
text: Committee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science.
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1921)
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements and contributions of the Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Bill: 109-hres-459
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]
Introduced: 2005-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Ecological surveys
Environmental Protection
Hunting
Migratory bird conservation
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and contributions of, and expresses support for, the Waterfowl Population Survey Program of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Encourages the Service to increase partnerships to continue growth and development of the Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3764) to establish a National Independent Inquiry Commission on Disaster Preparedness and Response to examine and evaluate the Federal Government's response to Hurricane Katrina and assess its ability to respond to future large-scale disasters.

Bill: 109-hres-460
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure
Hurricane aftermath legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3764) to establish a National Independent Inquiry Commission on Disaster Preparedness and Response to examine and evaluate the Federal Government's response to Hurricane Katrina and assess its ability to respond to future large-scale disasters.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-06
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Slaughter. Petition No: 109-4. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis4.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the accelerated removal of agricultural subsidies of industrialized countries to alleviate poverty and promote growth, health, and stability in the economies of African countries.

Bill: 109-hres-461
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Agricultural assistance
Agricultural subsidies
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture in foreign trade
Developed countries
Developing countries
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Imports
Middle East and North Africa
Nontariff trade barriers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government and the governments of other industrial countries should: (1) examine ways to accelerate the elimination or phase-out of agricultural subsidies; (2) work with their African counterparts to remove non-tariff barriers to African agricultural imports; and (3) work with the governments of least developed African countries to minimize the economic impact of an opening of African markets to foreign goods. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1962)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3402) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal years 2006 through 2009, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-462
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3402) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for fiscal years 2006 through 2009.
action_date: 2005-09-27
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. 3402) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for FY2006-FY2009.
action_date: 2005-09-28
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. 3402) to authorize appropriations for the Department of Justice for FY2006-FY2009.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 330 - 89 (Roll no. 498). (text: CR H8401)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 330 - 89 (Roll no. 498).(text: CR H8401)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8406)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 462, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings of Florida demanded the Yeas and Nays and further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution were postponed until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8405)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 462.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8401-8405)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 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 the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-236, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-236, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the reapportionment of airport screeners.

Bill: 109-hres-463
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation safety
Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Public records
Relocation
Resolutions of inquiry
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to furnish the House of Representatives all documents and records in his possession relating to the review of the screener allocation model of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the subsequent reapportionment of airport screeners employed by TSA which was announced on or around July 26, 2005.

action_date: 2005-10-28
text: 

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

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to furnish the House of Representatives all documents and records in his possession relating to the review of the screener allocation model of the Transportation Security Administration and the subsequent reapportionate of airport screeners employed by the Transportion Security Administratiion which was announced on or around July 26, 2005. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 109-259.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 109-259.
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2005-10-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1960)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-hres-464
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Ovarian cancer
Special months
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (September).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Bill: 109-hres-465
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Holidays
Islam
Muslims
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the world's great religions. 
 
Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp relating to Alzheimer's disease.

Bill: 109-hres-466
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2005-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alzheimer's disease
Department of Health and Human Services
Economics and Public Finance
Health
Health education
Maryland
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Postage stamps
Research centers

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service (USPS) should: (1) issue a semipostal stamp to promote public awareness of Alzheimer's disease and to provide a convenient way for the public to help fund medical research on Alzheimer's; and (2) transfer amounts available from the sale of such stamps to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund such research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2005-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2005-09-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1955-1956)
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 109-hres-468
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.R. 2360 (FY2006 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 

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

 
Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration or disposition of the conference report on H.R. 2360 (FY2006 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-29
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 897, H. Res. 468 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Resolution applies to any resolution reported on the legislative day of September 29, 2005, providing for consideration or disposition of a conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2360) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-238, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-238, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3824) to amend and reauthorize the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3824) to amend and reauthorize the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species.
action_date: 2005-09-28
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. 3824) to amend and reauthorize the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species.
action_date: 2005-09-29
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. 3824) to amend and reauthorize the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide greater results conserving and recovering listed species.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 171 (Roll no. 502). (text: CR H8517)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 252 - 171 (Roll no. 502).(text: CR H8517)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8528-8529)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 470, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8525)
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 470.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8517-8525)
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3824 with 1 hour and 30 minutes 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. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-240, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-240, by Mr. Hastings (WA).
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a "National IT'S ACADEMIC Television Quiz Show Day".

Bill: 109-hres-471
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2005-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Educational television
Educational tests
Elementary and secondary education
Science, Technology, Communications
Secondary education
Special days
Television programs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a &quot;National IT'S ACADEMIC Television Quiz Show Day.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Bill: 109-hres-472
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Holidays
Islam
Muslims
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the world's great religions. 
 
Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2005-10-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the racist remarks of William Bennett.

Bill: 109-hres-473
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2005-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Broadcast journalism
Government Operations and Politics
Minorities
Racism
Radio programs
Reporters and reporting
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: 
Condemns: (1) specified comments made by William J. Bennett on his radio program on September 25, 2005, as outrageous racism of the most bigoted and ignorant kind; and (2) all manifestations and expressions of racism and ethnic tolerance. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-09-29
text: Introduced in House