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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit deplorably infringed on parental rights in Fields v. Palmdale School District.

Bill: 109-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Appellate courts
Civil actions and liability
Constitutional law
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Families
Law
Parent and child
Parent-school relationships
Secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the fundamental right of parents to direct the education of their children is firmly grounded in the Nation's Constitution and traditions; (2) the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Fields v. Palmdale School District undermines the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children; and (3) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit should agree to rehear the case en banc in order to reverse this constitutionally infirm ruling.

action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 

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

Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the fundamental right of parents to direct the education of their children is firmly grounded in the Nation's Constitution and traditions; (2) the Ninth Circuit's ruling in Fields v. Palmdale School District undermines the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children; and (3) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit should agree to rehear the case en banc in order to reverse this constitutionally infirm ruling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 320 - 91, 12 Present (Roll no. 591). (text: CR H10312)
action_date: 2005-11-16
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): 320 - 91, 12 Present (Roll no. 591).(text: CR H10312)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10342-10343)
action_date: 2005-11-16
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: 2005-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 547.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10312-10317)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Mr. Sensenbrenner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 109-hres-548
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Asian American ethnic groups
Asians
Hinduism
Holidays
India
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.

Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President of the United States provide to the House of Representatives all documents in his possession relating to his October 7, 2002, speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his January 28, 2003, State of the Union address.

Bill: 109-hres-549
Sponsor: Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Bush (George W.) Administration
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congress and military policy
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Ohio
President and foreign policy
Presidential messages
Presidential records
Resolutions of inquiry

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives all documents in his possession relating to his October 7, 2002, speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his January 28, 2003, State of the Union address. 

action_date: 2005-12-16
text: 
Requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution: (1) all drafts of his October 7, 2002, speech in Cincinnati, Ohio, and all documents in his possession related to that speech; and (2) all drafts of the parts relevant to Iraq in his January 28, 2003, State of the Union address and all documents in his possession related to such parts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 109-351.
action_date: 2005-12-16
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 109-351.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-12-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of maintaining the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum as the preeminent multilateral institution in the Asia-Pacific region.

Bill: 109-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Australia
Brunei
Canada
Chile
China
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Free trade
Hong Kong
Indonesia
International agencies
International cooperation
Japan
Latin America
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Oceania
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Russia
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan
Thailand
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the continuing success of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is in the U.S. national interest because APEC is the only multilateral institution in the Asia-Pacific region that includes the United States; and (2) APEC should remain at the center of U.S. diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring National Review magazine on its 50th anniversary for its contribution to the national political discourse.

Bill: 109-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2005-11-10 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Capitalism
Congress
Congressional tributes
Conservatism in politics
Democracy
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Periodicals
Reporters and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: 
Honors National Review magazine on its 50th anniversary and recognizes its contributions to the national political discourse and intellectual fabric of America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Crop Science Society of America.

Bill: 109-hres-552
Sponsor: Rep. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural conservation
Agricultural research
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Associations, institutions, etc.
Environmental Protection
Farm produce
Hunger
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special years
Sustainable agriculture

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
Recognizes the 50th Anniversary year of the Crop Science Society of America, and commends the Society for 50 years of dedicated service to advance crop science.
 
 Acknowledges the Society's promise to continue to enrich the lives of all citizens by improving stewardship of the environment, combating world hunger, and enhancing the quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to establish the United States Boxing Commission to protect the general welfare of boxers and to ensure fairness in the sport of professional boxing.

Bill: 109-hres-553
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1065) to establish the United States Boxing Commission to protect the general welfare of boxers and to ensure fairness in the sport of professional boxing.
action_date: 2005-11-15
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. 1065) to establish the United States Boxing Commission to protect the general welfare of boxers and to ensure fairness in the sport of professional boxing.
action_date: 2005-11-16
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. 1065) to establish the United States Boxing Commission to protect the general welfare of boxers and to ensure fairness in the sport of professional boxing.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 366 - 56 (Roll no. 589). (text: CR H10339)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 366 - 56 (Roll no. 589).(text: CR H10339)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10341)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 553.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10339-10342)
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 118.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1065 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 considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-295, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-295, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of the Gabonese Republic to hold orderly, peaceful, and free and fair presidential elections in November 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-554
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Angola
Burundi
Central African Republic
Chad
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congo
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Democratic Republic of Congo
Election administration
Freedom of speech
Gabon
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International arbitration
Ivory Coast
Opposition (Political science)
Political participation
Right of assembly

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
 Commends the mediation efforts of the government of the Gabonese Republic in Angola, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (Kinshasa), and Cote d'Ivoire. 
 
Calls on the Gabonese government to: (1) hold free presidential elections in November 2005; (2) guarantee full participation of opposition parties in the upcoming elections; and (3) guarantee all Gabonese citizens the freedom of speech and the freedom of assembly.
 
Calls on the government of the United States and the international community to support the institutionalization of democratic processes and the establishment of conditions for good governance in Gabon and the sub-region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 as the blueprint for lasting peace in Northern Ireland.

Bill: 109-hres-555
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2005-11-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Democracy
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Ireland
Law
Legislative bodies
Northern Ireland
Paramilitary forces
Peace
Peace treaties
Police
Political parties
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: 
Reiterates the House of Representatives' support for the Good Friday Agreement as the blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. 
 
Commends: (1) the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair and the Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern for their leadership in seeing to a peaceful resolution in Northern Ireland; (2) the Sinn Fein leadership in successfully urging the Irish Republican Army (IRA) to end its armed struggle and put its weapons beyond use; and (3) the leadership of Sir Hugh S. Orde, Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) all groups and organizations should end their involvement in paramilitary activity; (2) all Northern Ireland political parties should agree to share power according to the democratic mandate of the Good Friday Agreement, commit to work in good faith with all the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement, and work toward participating with the Police Service of Northern Ireland; and (3) the government of the United Kingdom and the government of Ireland should work to fully implement the Good Friday Agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and to educate the public on ways to help prevent the use of that damaging narcotic.

Bill: 109-hres-556
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3]
Introduced: 2005-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Methamphetamine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 
 Calls for the establishment of a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week.

action_date: 2006-04-06
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Methamphetamine Prevention Week should be established to increase awareness of methamphetamine and educate the public on effective prevention of methamphetamine use at the international, federal, state, and local levels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 98). (text: CR 4/05/2006 H1495-1496)
action_date: 2006-04-06
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): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 98).(text: CR 4/05/2006 H1495-1496)
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1624-1625)
action_date: 2006-04-05
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: 2006-04-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1495-1500)
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Mr. Westmoreland moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-03-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Urging the president to issue a proclamation declaring a Winter Outdoors Month to call attention to the need for all people to exercise and to get outdoors in the winter.

Bill: 109-hres-557
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2005-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Exercise
Health
Health education
Outdoor recreation
Special months
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: 
Urges the President to issue a proclamation declaring a Winter Outdoors Month to call attention to the need for people to exercise and to get outdoors in the winter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2373)
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2363)
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 72) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-558
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2005-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Economics and Public Finance
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 72) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2006.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: 

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

 Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 72) making further continuing appropriations for FY2006.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 21 (Roll no. 595). (text: CR H10508-10509)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 407 - 21 (Roll no. 595).(text: CR H10508-10509)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10514-10515)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Putnam demanded the yeas and nays. The Chair announced that the yeas and nays were ordered and subsequently postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H10512)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 558.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10508-10512)
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: Sec. 2. House Resolution 542 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-301, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-11-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-301, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-11-16
text: Introduced in House