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Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2744) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-520
Sponsor: Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2744) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2744) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

action_date: 2005-10-28
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2744) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9367)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9367)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9373)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 520.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9367-9373)
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2744 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-257, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-257, by Mr. Putnam.
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) should cease its distribution of negative and nationalist propaganda and should work with the United Nations and Greece to find a mutually acceptable official name for the FYROM.

Bill: 109-hres-521
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Greece
Higher education
International propaganda
Macedonia
Maps
Names
Teaching materials
Textbooks
Treaties
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Urges: (1) the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) to observe its 1995 Interim Accord obligations and take steps to halt the proliferation of negative propaganda toward Greece and review textbooks, maps, and teaching aids to ensure their accuracy; and (2) FYROM to work within the U.N. process to reach a mutually acceptable permanent name. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 600th anniversary of the birth of Gjergj Castrioti (Scanderbeg), statesman, diplomat, and military genius, for his role in saving Western Europe from Ottoman occupation.

Bill: 109-hres-522
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2005-10-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
European Union
Foreign leaders
History
Kosovo
Middle East and North Africa
Turkey
Western Europe

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: 
Commemorates the achievements of Gjergj Castrioti Scanderbeg and the 600th anniversary of his birth.
 
 Commends Albanians everywhere for honoring their valiant leader, Gjergj Castrioti. 
 
Urges the U.S. government to work with its European partners to accelerate the integration of Albania and a free Kosova into the European Union (EU), in recognition of the great contribution and sacrifice made by Gjergj Castrioti and the Albanian people in saving Western Europe from Ottoman domination. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's threats against Israel.

Bill: 109-hres-523
Sponsor: Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]
Introduced: 2005-10-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Foreign leaders
Iran
Israel
Middle East and North Africa
Nuclear nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons
Sovereignty
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: 
Condemns in the strongest terms Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's despicable threats, and demands that he repudiate them. 
 
Calls on the U.N. Security Council and all civilized nations to: (1) condemn these statements and to censure Iran for its statements and policies aimed at destroying Israel; and (2) consider measures to deny Iran the means to carry out its threats and to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. 
 
Reaffirms the unwavering 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 556). (text: CR H9373-9374)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 383 - 0, 1 Present (Roll no. 556).(text: CR H9373-9374)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9394-9395)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of H. Res. 523 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Lantos demanded the yeas and nays which were ordered. Subsequently, the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous  order of the House.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous special order, the House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 523.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H9373-9380)
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to impose limitations respecting certain legislation that affects the economy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-524
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2005-10-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Authorization
Budget resolutions
Congressional Record
Congressional publicity
Congressional voting
Economics and Public Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government spending reductions
House of Representatives
House rules and procedure
Legislation
Legislative amendments
Legislative resolutions
Record votes
Taxation
Time

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: 
(Social Security Protection and Congressional Accountability Rule) - Amends rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill or joint resolution with an anticipated effect of increasing or decreasing outlays or revenues by at least $100 million (major legislation) during the five-year period covered by the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution on the budget until at least seven calendar days after the text of the legislation, amendment, and related rule or order has been published in the Congressional Record.
 
Makes it out of order as well to conclude a recorded vote on: (1) any economically significant legislation or major legislation or related amendment or conference report after 10 p.m. or before 9 a.m.; or (3) any major legislation or related amendment or conference report more than 30 minutes after the commencement of such recorded vote.
 
Requires the applicability of any point of order set forth in this resolution to be determined on the basis of estimates made by the Committee on the Budget.
 
Authorizes the Speaker to recognize the majority leader for the purpose of offering a motion to waive this clause on the grounds of national security, homeland security, or other emergency. Prohibits such waiver without two-thirds of the Members voting, a quorum being present, and agreeing to it.
 
Amends rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order proposing a waiver of this resolution.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the trial and sentencing of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and the seizing of assets and state-directed takeover of the Yukos Oil Company by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Bill: 109-hres-525
Sponsor: Rep. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2005-10-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administration of justice
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Crime and Law Enforcement
Energy
Equality before the law
Executives
Expropriation
Human rights
Law
Petroleum industry
Right of property
Rule of law
Russia
Trials

Summary:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) law enforcement and judicial authorities of the Russian Federation failed to provide Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev the full measure of their rights under the Russian Constitution to defend themselves against the alleged crimes; and (2) Russian authorities should act to prove that the cases against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev are not politically motivated, and that the state is not engaged in a campaign to reclaim or renationalize private enterprises. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-10-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness.

Bill: 109-hres-526
Sponsor: Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2005-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Families
Health
Health education
Poliomyelitis
Special years
Vaccination

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-01
text: 
Recognizes the need for every child to be vaccinated against polio.
 
Urges all appropriate federal departments and agencies to immediately educate: (1) Americans about the need for polio vaccination; and (2) U.S. polio survivors and medical professionals about the cause and treatment of post-polio sequelae.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness (the year beginning November 1, 2005).

action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 
Recognizes the need for every child to be vaccinated against polio.
 
Urges all appropriate federal departments and agencies to take steps to educate: (1) Americans about the need for polio vaccination; and (2) U.S. polio survivors and medical professionals about the cause and treatment of post-polio sequelae.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of observing the Year of Polio Awareness.


Legislative actions:
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, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6670)
action_date: 2006-09-19
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 H6670)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 526.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6670-6672)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4128) to protect private property rights.

Bill: 109-hres-527
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4128) to protect private property rights.
action_date: 2005-11-02
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. 4128) to protect private property rights.
action_date: 2005-11-03
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. 4128) to protect private property rights.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 11 (Roll no. 563). (text: CR H9560)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 401 - 11 (Roll no. 563).(text: CR H9560)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9568)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 527 the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Gingrey demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9562)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 527.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9560-9562)
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
action_date: 2005-11-02
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: 2005-11-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-266, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-266, by Mr. Gingrey.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President to designate the Thursday before Thanksgiving Day as "Feed America Thursday".

Bill: 109-hres-528
Sponsor: Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Charitable contributions
Church and social problems
Food relief
Hunger
Religion
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 
Requests the President to designate Feed America Thursday and call on Americans to sacrifice two meals that day and to donate the money not spent to religious or charitable organizations to feed the hungry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the actions of the Gretna Police Department, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department and all officers under their command who closed to foot traffic the Greater New Orleans Bridge in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and prevented hundreds of citizens from evacuating the City of New Orleans, and recognizing that at all times and especially during a time of national crisis, that all citizens should be treated in a lawful manner and with dignity and respect.

Bill: 109-hres-530
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2005-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Bridges
Crime and Law Enforcement
Disasters
Displaced persons
Emergency Management
Equality before the law
Evacuation of civilians
Floods
Government Operations and Politics
Governmental investigations
Hurricane aftermath legislation
Hurricanes
Law enforcement officers
Louisiana
Minorities
Police
Police brutality
Police-community relations
Racism
Right to travel
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: 
Condemns the actions of the Gretna Police Department and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (closing the Greater New Orleans Bridge to foot traffic and preventing hundreds of citizens from evacuating New Orleans). 
 
Declares that the civil rights and civil liberties of all individuals should be protected, especially during a time of national crisis. Calls upon local, state, and federal authorities to work to prevent bias and racial insensitivity and to adopt laws and procedures that will protect civil liberties.
 
Urges the United States to condemn the actions of, and initiate a Department of Justice investigation into misconduct by, the Gretna Police Department.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Abilene Christian University on it's 100th Anniversary.

Bill: 109-hres-531
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2005-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Colleges
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 
Honors Abilene Christian University on its 100th Anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-03-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3057) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-532
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]
Introduced: 2005-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3057) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 

action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3057) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 

action_date: 2005-11-04
text: 

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

 
Waives points of order against the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3057) making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9644)
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9644)
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H9650)
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 532.
action_date: 2005-11-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9644-9650)
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report to accompany H.R. 3057 and against its consideration. The rule further provides that the conference report be considered as read.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-270, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-270, by Mr. Diaz-Balart, L..
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Cambodian-American Freedom Day.

Bill: 109-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2005-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Asian American ethnic groups
Cambodia
Congress
Congressional tributes
East Asia
Immigrants
Immigration
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: 
 Supports the goals and ideals of Cambodian-American Freedom Day. 
 
Honors the 30th anniversary of the arrival of the first Cambodian immigrants to the United States, and recognizes the contributions Cambodian-Americans have made to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-11-03
text: Introduced in House