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Supporting the removal of Turkish occupation troops from the Republic of Cyprus.

Bill: 109-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Airspace (Law)
Armed Forces and National Security
Aviation agreements
Crisis management
Cyprus
Europe
European Union
International agencies
International cooperation
Malta
Marine terminals
Marine transportation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military withdrawal
NATO military forces
Recognition (International law)
Transportation and Public Works
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Calls upon the U.S. government to advocate for the immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from the occupied territories of the Republic of Cyprus.
 
 Supports of the European Commission's 2005 Progress Report on Turkey, which states that Turkey: (1) continues to wrongfully impose its veto on Cyprus' membership in certain international organizations; (2) insists in excluding Cyprus and Malta from the strategic cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in crisis management; and (3) restricts Cyprus-flagged vessels from entering Turkish ports and Cypriot civilian aircraft from using Turkish national airspace.
 
 Calls upon Turkey to normalize relations with the Republic of Cyprus and stop hampering strategic cooperation between the EU and NATO. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the paid Fire Department of New York on Staten Island, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-604
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire departments
Fire fighters
New York City

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the paid Fire Department of New York on Staten Island and honors the sacrifice amd bravery of its past and present members.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life of Preston Robert Tisch and his outstanding contributions to New York City, the New York Giants Football Club, the National Football League, and the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-605
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Football
New York City
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Recognizes the outstanding contributions Preston Robert Tisch made throughout his life to New York City, the New York Giants, the National Football League, and the United States.

action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the outstanding contributions Preston Robert Tisch made throughout his life to New York City, the New York Giants, the National Football League, and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 428). (text: CR H6251)
action_date: 2006-09-06
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): 399 - 0 (Roll no. 428).(text: CR H6251)
action_date: 2006-09-06
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: 2006-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 605.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6251-6254, H6272)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Ms. Foxx moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-07-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team, the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Champions.

Bill: 109-hres-606
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Maryland
Soccer
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Congratulates the University of Maryland Terrapins men's soccer team for its outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Maryland Terrapins women's field hockey team on winning the 2005 National College Athletic Association Championship.

Bill: 109-hres-607
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Maryland
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Congratulates the University of Maryland Terrapins women's field hockey team for its outstanding championship season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the escalating levels of religious persecution in the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 109-hres-608
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Church and state
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
East Asia
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Political prisoners
Religion
Religious liberty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Condemns the imprisonment of religious leaders and people of faith in the People's Republic of China and urges their release.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should be to promote and defend religious freedom and freedom of conscience in China.

action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 
Condemns the imprisonment of religious leaders and people of faith in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and urges their release. 
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should be to promote and defend religious freedom and freedom of conscience in China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H3734-3735)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-12
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): 363 - 1 (Roll no. 253).(text: CR H3734-3735)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3751)
action_date: 2006-06-12
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: 2006-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 608.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3734-3736)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-04-06
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-04-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of providing fair and up-to-date teaching in United States secondary schools of the developments of modern day Russia.

Bill: 109-hres-609
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Curricula
Elementary and secondary education
Government Operations and Politics
History
Publishers and publishing
Russia
School personnel
Secondary education
Textbooks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: 
Applauds public and private school officials who are trying to improve the history curriculum in secondary schools in the United States
 
Calls on school officials to reexamine such curriculum to ensure fair and up-to-date teaching of the developments of modern day Russia.
 
Calls on publishers of history textbooks to include more information and additional points of view regarding Russian history in new versions of textbooks or as supplementary materials.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-610
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4437) (Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005).
action_date: 2005-12-15
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 H.R. 4437 (Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206 (Roll no. 636). (text: CR H11670)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 206 (Roll no. 636).(text: CR H11670)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11798-11799)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11677)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 610.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11H11670-11678)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4437 with 2 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-347, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-347, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning, in the strongest possible terms, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's outrageous and despicable statements directed toward Israel.

Bill: 109-hres-611
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Alliances
Antisemitism
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Collective security
Democracy
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
History
Iran
Israel
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Middle East and North Africa
Religion
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
 Condemns: (1) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's outrageous and despicable statements directed toward Israel and demands that he repudiate them; and (2) world leaders such as President Ahmadinejad who espouse or encourage anti-Semitism. 
 
 Reaffirms: (1) the alliance between the United States and Israel and reasserts the U.S. commitment to defend Israel's right to exist as a free and democratic state in the Middle East; and (2) the Holocaust's existence as an historical event and condemns those who deny that it occurred. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of Iraq on the three national elections conducted in Iraq in 2005.

Bill: 109-hres-613
Sponsor: Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military operations
Parliamentary government
Voting

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Congratulates the people of Iraq on their 2005 national elections. Encourages Americans to express support for the people of Iraq in their efforts to achieve a democratic society. Expresses thanks and admiration to the U.S. Armed Forces, other nations' armed forces in Iraq, and security forces of Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. (text of measure as introduced: CR H11888)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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. (text of measure as introduced: CR H11888)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2429) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.

Bill: 109-hres-614
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2429) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-28
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Barrow. Petition No: 109-11. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis11.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa should be protected.

Bill: 109-hres-615
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-2]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Government Operations and Politics
Holidays
Islam
Judaism
Religion
Religious liberty
Signs and symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa and expresses support for their use. Expresses disapproval of attempts to ban references to Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Committee on Government Reform to hold hearings on intelligence relating to the rationale for the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Bill: 109-hres-616
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional hearings
House Government Reform
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Directs the Committee on Government Reform, not later than 30 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, to hold at least one hearing, and as many additional hearings as considered necessary by the committee chairman, in consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee, on intelligence relating to the rationale for the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom that was available before the operation began on March 19, 2003.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

Bill: 109-hres-617
Sponsor: Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Families
Rape
Sex crimes
Social life and customs
Special weeks
Women
Youth violence

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Urges the House of Representatives to raise awareness of teen dating violence by supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week (the week of February 6, 2006).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning Syria and Lebanon.

Bill: 109-hres-618
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2005-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Amnesties
Cemeteries and funerals
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Dissenters
Evidence (Law)
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International cooperation
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Missing persons
Murder
Political persecution
Prosecution
Sanctions (International law)
Sovereignty
Syria
United Nations
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: 
Supports Lebanese government efforts to respect the victims' remains in the Anjar mass graves and protect the viability of the evidence. 
 
Calls on the President to direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to seek adoption of a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an investigation into the Lebanese disappeared and all mass graves. 
 
Urges that revisions be made to the 1991 Amnesty Law to allow for the prosecution of those responsible for the murder and disappearance of Lebanese citizens prior to 1991.
 
 Insists that the government of Syria cease its continued efforts to silence Lebanese critics, and to otherwise hold Lebanon captive.
 
 Demands that the government of Syria be further sanctioned under U.S. law for its continuing infringement of Lebanese sovereignty and be held accountable for its continuing violations of U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1595, and 1636. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-12-15
text: Introduced in House