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Condemning the decision by the city of St. Denis, France, to name a street in honor of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the convicted murderer of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.

Bill: 109-hconres-407
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International Affairs
Murder
Names
Pennsylvania
Police
Streets
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Condemns the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Faulkner.
 
 Urges the municipal government of St. Denis, France, to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal and, if such action is not taken by the municipal government of St. Denis, urges the government of France to take appropriate action against St. Denis to change the name of Rue Mumia Abu-Jamal.
 
 Commends all police officers in the United States and throughout the world for their commitment to public service and public safety. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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 the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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 the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, 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
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the enactment of legislation that provides access to comprehensive health care for all Americans.

Bill: 109-hconres-410
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2006-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Access to health care
Commerce
Comprehensive health care
Congress
Consumer education
Government Operations and Politics
Government paperwork
Health facilities
Health insurance
Health insurance continuation
Legislation
Long-term care
Medical economics
Medical fees
Medical personnel
Mental health services
Patients' rights
Preventive medicine
Quality of care

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-19
text: 
Calls for legislation to be enacted by October 1, 2008, to guarantee that every person in the United States is entitled to receive all medically necessary care under a system of care that meets specified requirements, including that: (1) the system provides a single universal standard of excellence in care; (2) such care is affordable to all and there are no financial barriers to needed care; (3) the system provides comprehensive benefits and promotes prevention and early intervention; and (4) the system maximizes consumer choice of health care providers.


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
Commemorating the anniversary of, commending, and reaffirming the national motto of the United States on the 50th anniversary of its formal adoption.

Bill: 109-hconres-411
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Church and state
Government Operations and Politics
History
Patriotism
Religion
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Reaffirms the national motto, &quot;In God We Trust,&quot; on its 50th anniversary. Commends it as fundamental to America's national life and affirms its substance as vital to the nation's future success.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the thirty-ninth anniversary of the reunification of the city of Jerusalem.

Bill: 109-hconres-412
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2006-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Capital cities
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Embassies
Ethnic relations
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Minorities
Religion
Religious liberty
Relocation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: 
Congratulates the residents of Jerusalem and the people of Israel on the thirty-ninth anniversary of the reunification of that historic city.
 
 Believes that Jerusalem must remain an undivided city in which the rights of every ethnic and religious group are protected as they have been by Israel during the past 39 years.
 
Calls upon the President and Secretary of State to affirm as a matter of U.S. policy that Jerusalem must remain the undivided capital of Israel. 
 
Urges: (1) the President to discontinue the waiver contained in the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 and begin the process of relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; and (2) U.S. officials to refrain from any actions that contradict U.S. law on this subject. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation for the life and service of Lloyd Bentsen and expressing sympathy to his family.

Bill: 109-hconres-413
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cabinet officers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Department of the Treasury
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Senate
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
Declares that Congress appreciates the life and service of the Honorable Lloyd Bentsen, a former member of the House of Representatives and the United States Senate. 
 
Expresses deep sympathy to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the life achievements of Katherine Dunham for being one of the world's most respected dancers, a teacher, mentor, choreographer, author, actress, and humanitarian.

Bill: 109-hconres-414
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2006-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
Education
Entertainers
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International Affairs
Performing arts
Teachers
Theater
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: 
 Recognizes Katherine Dunham for: (1) being one the world's most respected dancers; (2) her work as a teacher, mentor, choreographer, philosopher, author, and actress; (3) her dedication to improving the opportunities in the arts that are available to youth; and (4) her lifelong commitment to humanitarian causes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces serving as health care professionals in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hconres-416
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2006-05-24 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Afghanistan
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congressional tributes
Health
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Medical personnel
Medical research
Middle East and North Africa
Military medicine
Military personnel
Science, Technology, Communications
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: 
Honors the members of the Armed Forces serving as health care professionals in Iraq and Afghanistan.
 
Recognizes the research and advancements achieved by military health care professionals in the area of battlefield medical care and the direct applications and benefits such research and advancement will have to civilian medical care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of a broad-based political settlement in Iraq.

Bill: 109-hconres-417
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2006-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Civil War
Insurgency
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Law
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the Administration should tell Iraqi political, religious, and tribal leaders that: (1) the U.S. military presence in Iraq is neither unending nor unconditional; (2) whether the Iraqis avoid all-out civil war and have a future as a nation is in their hands; and (3) forming a government of national unity and subsequent agreement to modifications to the Iraq Constitution to make it more inclusive, within the deadlines the Iraqis have set for themselves in the Iraq Constitution, is essential to quelling the sectarian and insurgent-led violence and avoiding all-out civil war, and will enable the Iraqi government to assume security responsibilities now borne by the U.S. military.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3234)
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued to promote public awareness of, and additional research relating to, Crohn's Disease.

Bill: 109-hconres-420
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2006-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Digestive diseases
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Postage stamps

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend, and the United States Postal Service to issue, a commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of, and additional research relating to, Crohn's Disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress and support for Greater Opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (GO-STEM) programs.

Bill: 109-hconres-421
Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2006-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Department of Education
Economics and Public Finance
Educational accountability
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Federal advisory bodies
Federal aid to education
Government Operations and Politics
Mathematics
Science, Technology, Communications
Scientific education
Secondary education
Waste in government spending

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) mathematics and science education programs across federal agencies should be better coordinated; (2) there should be minimal duplication among these programs and consistent standards of evaluation; (3) the Department of Education should be commended for its rapid response in creating the Academic Competitiveness Council; and (4) federal funding for mathematics and science education programs should reflect the recommendations of the Council.

action_date: 2006-06-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) mathematics and science education programs across federal agencies should be better coordinated; (2) there should be minimal duplication among these programs and consistent standards of evaluation; (3) the Department of Education should be commended for its rapid response in creating the Academic Competitiveness Council; and (4) the recommendations of such Council should be closely examined when making decisions about federal funding for mathematics and science education programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-14
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3446)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3446)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 421.
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3445-3449)
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Mr. Price (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Vigil for Lost Promise day.

Bill: 109-hconres-422
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2006-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Vigil for Lost Promise day (concerning the impact of drug abuse).

action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Vigil for Lost Promise day (concerning the impact of drug abuse).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-07
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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 H3403)
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 H3403)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 422.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3403-3404)
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the printing as a House document of "A History, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, 1813-2006".

Bill: 109-hconres-423
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2006-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees (House)
Congressional publications
Government Operations and Politics
History
House Judiciary
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: 
Authorizes the printing as a House document of &quot;A History, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, 1813-2006&quot; (or the document of the history of the Committee on the Judiciary which is prepared during the 109th Congress with such similar title as may be provided by the Committee). 
 

action_date: 2006-11-15
text: 
Authorizes the printing as a House document of &quot;A History, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, 1813-2006&quot; (or the document of the history of the Committee on the Judiciary which is prepared during the 109th Congress with such similar title as may be provided by the Committee). 
 

action_date: 2006-11-16
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 15, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Authorizes the printing as a House document of &quot;A History, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, 1813-2006&quot; (or the document of the history of the Committee on the Judiciary which is prepared during the 109th Congress with such similar title as may be provided by the Committee). 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11096; text as passed Senate: CR S11096)
action_date: 2006-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11096; text as passed Senate: CR S11096)
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8656; text of measure as introduced: CR H8656)
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Mr. Ehlers asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2006-11-15
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the crisis regarding Iran's nuclear program should be resolved primarily through diplomatic means.

Bill: 109-hconres-425
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2006-06-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control agreements
Arms control negotiations
Diplomacy
Energy
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Gasoline
International cooperation
Iran
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions (International law)

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) diplomatic engagement should continue to be the primary means to resolve the crisis regarding Iran's nuclear program; (2) as part of the diplomatic effort the United States should consider other options, including the restriction of gasoline to Iran; and (3) such restriction should be administered by a multilateral coalition to enforce Iran's nonproliferation commitments, including nonproliferation commitments under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1085)
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 109-hconres-427
Sponsor: Rep. Buyer, Steve [R-IN-4]
Introduced: 2006-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Congress
Department of Veterans Affairs
Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 19, 2006, for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

action_date: 2006-07-10
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 19, 2006, for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

action_date: 2006-07-11
text: 

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

 
Authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol on July 19, 2006, for a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2006-07-11
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7360)
action_date: 2006-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7360)
action_date: 2006-07-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-07-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4926)
action_date: 2006-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4926)
action_date: 2006-07-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 427.
action_date: 2006-07-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4926-4928)
action_date: 2006-07-10
text: Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-06-13
text: Introduced in House