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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that rescission bills always be considered under open rules every year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-975
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-5]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional budget
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional information resources
Congressional publicity
Economics and Public Finance
Expedited congressional procedure
Federal budgets
Government Operations and Politics
Government spending reductions
House Budget
House Rules
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Rescission of appropriated funds

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Cut the Unnecessary Tab Resolution, or CUT Resolution - Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would limit any amendment that would otherwise be in order to a rescission bill.
 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require the House Budget Committee, whenever a rescission bill passes the House, to reduce the applicable committee allocations by the total amount of resulting reductions in budget authority and outlays.
 
Amends Rule XIII to require the Majority Leader to introduce a rescission bill by certain dates in each session. Makes any motion to discharge the committee from consideration of such a bill privileged 10 legislative days after its introduction, if it was not introduced by one of the deadlines.
 
Makes it out of order to offer any amendment to a rescission bill unless it increases the amount of budget authority to be rescinded.
 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) to make it out of order to consider any rescission bill, its conference report, or amendment, unless: (1) such bill or conference report is made available to Members and the general public on the Internet for at least 48 hours before its consideration; (2) an amendment to such measure made in order by a rule is available within one hour after the rule is filed; or (3) an amendment under an open rule is made available immediately after being offered in a format searchable and sortable.
 
Requires amendments to rescission bills to be germane.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-04-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1445-1447)
Expressing profound sorrow upon the death of Luis Jimenez and recognizing his distinguished career and great contributions to American art.

Bill: 109-hres-978
Sponsor: Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Artists
Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives expresses profound sorrow at the untimely death of Luis Jimenez and recognizes his distinguished career and great contributions to American art.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to issue a proclamation designating a National Ski & Snowboard Month to call attention to the need for all people to exercise and get outdoors during winter.

Bill: 109-hres-979
Sponsor: Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2006-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Exercise
Health
Health education
Outdoor recreation
Skiing
Special months
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: 
Urges the President to issue a proclamation designating a National Ski & Snowboard Month to call attention to the need for people to exercise and to get outdoors during winter.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1619)
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-980
Sponsor: Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Aircraft pilots
Aviation safety
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Federal officials
Government Operations and Politics
Kentucky
Local officials
Rescue work
Social Welfare
State officials
Transportation and Public Works
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 27, 2006.
 
Honors the victims of the crash and expresses sympathies to the people of Lexington, Kentucky.
 
Commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers at the crash site and others who responded to the tragedy.

action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 

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

 
Expresses condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the crash of Comair Flight 5191 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, on August 27, 2006.
 
Honors the victims of the crash and expresses sympathies to the people of Lexington, Kentucky.
 
Commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers at the crash site and others who responded to the tragedy.


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 voice vote. (text: CR H6269)
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 voice vote.(text: CR H6269)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 980.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6269-6271)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Mr. Mica moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 503) to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-981
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Animals
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 503) to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 503 (American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act).

action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 503 (American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 40 (Roll no. 430). (text: CR H6307)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 351 - 40 (Roll no. 430).(text: CR H6307)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 981.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6307-6311)
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 224.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 503 with 1 hour and 20 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: 2006-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-642, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-642, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week.

Bill: 109-hres-982
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-23]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Health
Health education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) efforts to educate people about the disease, the consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated, and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious health issue. Acknowledges the importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health. 

action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Peripheral Arterial Disease Awareness Week; and (2) efforts to educate people about the disease, the consequences if it is not diagnosed and treated, and the need to seek appropriate care as a serious health issue. Acknowledges the importance of peripheral arterial disease awareness to improve national cardiovascular health. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6669)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6669)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 982.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6669-6670)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Robert E. O'Connor, Jr.

Bill: 109-hres-983
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Entrepreneurs
Government Operations and Politics
Local officials
Mayors
Pennsylvania

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Bob O'Connor.
 
Recognizes Bob O'Connor as a role model of entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and public service in southwestern Pennsylvania and throughout the entire Nation.
 
Expresses its deep gratitude to Bob O'Connor for working tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 
Extends condolences to his wife, Judy, his children, Heidy, Terrence, and Corey, his extended family, his many friends, and to the residents of Pittsburgh.

action_date: 2006-09-12
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 has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Bob O'Connor. 
 
Recognizes Bob O'Connor as a role model of entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and public service in southwestern Pennsylvania and throughout the entire Nation.
 
Expresses its deep gratitude to Bob O'Connor for working tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 
Extends condolences to his wife, Judy, his children, Heidy, Terrence, and Corey, his extended family, his many friends, and to the residents of Pittsburgh. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6376)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6376)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 983.
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6376-6379)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Iraq is in the midst of a civil war since the February 22, 2006, bombing of the Golden Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, one of the holiest places for Shiite Muslims.

Bill: 109-hres-984
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2006-09-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Bombings
Churches
Civil War
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
Muslims
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Iraq has been in the midst of a civil war since the February 22, 2006, bombing of the Golden Mosque in Samarra, Iraq, one of the holiest places for Shiite Muslims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing youth court programs for the efforts of such programs in enhancing the quality of the juvenile justice system in the United States and encouraging the recognition of a National Youth Court Month.

Bill: 109-hres-986
Sponsor: Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Juvenile delinquency
Law
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Commends the efforts and supports the practices of youth court programs in improving the U.S. juvenile justice system. 
 
Encourages: (1) the recognition and observation of a National Youth Court Month; and (2) cultivation of a bond among volunteers serving others in the pursuit of justice for all youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 147) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Bill: 109-hres-987
Sponsor: Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-25]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 147) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Doggett. Petition No: 109-15. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/109/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis15.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Joe Rosenthal.

Bill: 109-hres-988
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
History
Photography
Reporters and reporting
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Honors the accomplishments of Joe Rosenthal, photographer of the raising of the American flag by U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima, for his contribution to reporting on World War II.
 
Expresses to his family and friends the deepest condolences of the House of Representatives upon his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the United Kingdom for its efforts in the War on Terror, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-989
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Commends: (1) the United Kingdom's law enforcement authorities on their action to prevent acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights; and (2) the United Kingdom's intelligence community for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out such acts.
 
Condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
 
Urges U.S. allies in the Global War on Terror to remain steadfast in the execution of this important mission.

action_date: 2006-09-26
text: 
Commends: (1) the United Kingdom's law enforcement authorities on their action to prevent acts of terror on trans-Atlantic flights; and (2) the United Kingdom's intelligence community for its outstanding work in identifying the citizens seeking to carry out such acts.
 
Condemns those that would use acts of violence against innocent civilians to spread a message of hate and intolerance.
 
Urges U.S. allies in the Global War on Terror to remain steadfast in the execution of this important mission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 483). (text: CR 9/25/2006 H7324)
action_date: 2006-09-26
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): 412 - 3 (Roll no. 483).(text: CR 9/25/2006 H7324)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7465-7466)
action_date: 2006-09-25
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: 2006-09-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 989.
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7324-7325)
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Mr. Poe moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the original authorization for use of force against Iraq contained in Public Law 107-243 is outdated and Congress should vote on a new use of force resolution that reflects the current situation in Iraq.

Bill: 109-hres-990
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Armed forces abroad
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congress and military policy
Congressional voting
Government Operations and Politics
Iraq
Iraq compilation
Legislative resolutions
Middle East and North Africa
Military operations
President and foreign policy
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the original authorization for use of force against Iraq contained in P.L.107-243 is outdated; and (2) Congress should vote on a new use of force resolution that reflects the current situation in Iraq. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Columbus Northern Little League Baseball Team from Columbus, Georgia, on its victory in the 2006 Little League World Series Championship games.

Bill: 109-hres-991
Sponsor: Rep. Westmoreland, Lynn A. [R-GA-8]
Introduced: 2006-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congressional tributes
Families
Georgia
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: 
Congratulates the Columbus Northern Little League Baseball Team from Columbus, Georgia, on its 2006 Little League World Series Championship.

action_date: 2006-09-28
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Columbus Northern Little League Baseball Team from Columbus, Georgia, on its 2006 Little League World Series Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7743-7744)
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7743-7744)
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 991.
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7743-7745)
action_date: 2006-09-28
text: Mr. Westmoreland moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-07
text: Introduced in House