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Supporting the goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Bill: 109-hres-788
Sponsor: Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Disabled
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Law enforcement officers
Police
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
 Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.

action_date: 2006-05-16
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor federal, state, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2608)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2608)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 788.
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2608-2610)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Mr. Davis, Tom moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-789
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Emergency Management
House rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses.
action_date: 2006-05-02
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. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses.
action_date: 2006-05-03
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. 4954) to improve maritime and cargo security through enhanced layered defenses.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H2058)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H2058)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 200 (Roll no. 123). (consideration: CR H2065-2066, H2076, H2078; text: CR H2065-2066)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 789, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (FL) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 789.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2058-2066)
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4954 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: 2006-05-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-450, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-450, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.

Bill: 109-hres-790
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
History
Minorities
Music
Religion
Slavery

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history and that names the African American spiritual as a national treasure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the establishment of Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States and the contributions of those programs efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.

Bill: 109-hres-791
Sponsor: Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Animals
Associations, institutions, etc.
Business and social problems
Charities
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Food relief
Gifts
Government Operations and Politics
Hunger
Hunting
Meat inspection
Meat packing industry
Social Welfare
Sports and Recreation
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the cooperative efforts of hunters, sportsmen's associations, meat processors, state meat inspectors, and hunger relief organizations to establish Hunters for the Hungry programs across the United States; and (2) the contributions of Hunters for the Hungry programs to efforts to decrease hunger and help feed those in need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity.

Bill: 109-hres-792
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commemorations
Economic development
Economics and Public Finance
Guyana
Latin America
Peace
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of Guyana's independence and extends best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity.

action_date: 2006-06-12
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the 40th anniversary of Guyana's independence and extends best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3740)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3740)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 792.
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3740-3741)
action_date: 2006-06-12
text: Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English.

Bill: 109-hres-793
Sponsor: Rep. Ryun, Jim [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2006-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Allegiance
Citizenship
Commemorations
English language
Immigration
Music
National anthems
Oaths

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: 
Reaffirms that statements or songs that symbolize the unity of the Nation, including the National Anthem, the Oath of Allegiance sworn by new U.S. citizens, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States, should be recited or sung in English, the common language of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Dahab and Northern Sinai, Egypt, on April 24 and 26, 2006.

Bill: 109-hres-795
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11]
Introduced: 2006-05-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Egypt
International cooperation
Middle East and North Africa
Terrorism
Tourism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks on Dahab and Northern Sinai, Egypt and other terrorist attacks directed against Egypt.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the attacks and expresses sympathies to those who were injured. 
 
Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of Egypt. 
 
Expresses readiness to support the Egyptian authorities' efforts to bring to justice those persons responsible for such attacks and to pursue and dismantle the responsible networks.

action_date: 2006-05-18
text: 

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

 
Condemns the terrorist attacks on Dahab and Northern Sinai, Egypt and other terrorist attacks directed against Egypt.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those killed in the attacks and expresses sympathies to those who were injured. 
 
Joins with President George W. Bush in expressing the solidarity of the people and government of the United States with the people and government of Egypt. 
 
Expresses readiness to support the Egyptian authorities' efforts to bring to justice those persons responsible for such attacks and to pursue and dismantle the responsible networks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 162). (text: CR 5/16/2006 H2615)
action_date: 2006-05-18
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): 409 - 0 (Roll no. 162).(text: CR 5/16/2006 H2615)
action_date: 2006-05-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2773-2774)
action_date: 2006-05-16
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: 2006-05-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 795.
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2615-2616)
action_date: 2006-05-16
text: Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 109-hres-796
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2006-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committee membership
Congressional committees (House)
House Science
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committee on Science.

action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 

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

 
Elects a minority Member to the House Committee on Science.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2155)
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2155)
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2155)
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk to post on the public Internet site of the Office of the Clerk a record, organized by Member name, of recorded votes taken in the House, and directing each Member who maintains an official public Internet site to provide an electronic link to such record.

Bill: 109-hres-797
Sponsor: Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2006-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional publicity
Cost accounting
Economics and Public Finance
Electronic government information
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Internet
Members of Congress
Record votes
Science, Technology, Communications
Web sites

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 
Requires: (1) the Clerk of the House of Representatives to post on the public Internet site of his Office a record, organized by Member name, of the recorded votes of each Member taken in the House and any cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) related to the vote; and (2) each Member who maintains an official public Internet site using amounts from the Members' Representation Allowance to provide an electronic link to such Member's individual recorded vote information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-06-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3500)
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating students who overcome immeasurable adversity to excel academically.

Bill: 109-hres-798
Sponsor: Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2006-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Entertainers
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Motion pictures
Parent-school relationships
Secondary education
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 
Commends those students who have risen above obstacles to their success and encourages all students to strive for excellence.
 
Recognizes the contributions of families, schools, and communities to student achievement.
 
Congratulates Hollywood for meeting the challenge of positively depicting young people in film. Recognizes the talents of Laurence Fishburne, Angela Bassett, Keke Palmer, and Doug Atchison for the portrayal of an American educational success story in the movie, &quot;Akeela and the Bee.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of Ukraine for conducting free, fair, and transparent parliamentary elections on March 26, 2006, and commending their commitment to democracy and reform.

Bill: 109-hres-799
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2006-05-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Parliamentary government
Sovereignty
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 
 Commends the people and government of Ukraine for: (1) holding free parliamentary elections on March 26, 2006; and (2) their commitment to democracy and freedom.
 
 Acknowledges the strong relationship between the United States and Ukraine, and reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence, territorial sovereignty, and full integration into the international community of democracies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2006-05-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.

Bill: 109-hres-800
Sponsor: Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2006-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child pornography
Child safety
Child sexual abuse
Commemorations
Computer crimes
Crime prevention
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Internet
Parent and child
Public service advertising
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months
State-local relations

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month.
 
Recognizes that parents, teachers, and community leaders can empower children to resist online sexual predators.
 
Encourages parents to take online safety concerns seriously and to safeguard family members from such threats.
 
Asks state governors to actively promote National Internet Safety Month.
 
Encourages the launch of a national media campaign on Internet safety awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the restoration of multi-party democracy, prevention of Maoist conquest, re-establishment of security, government services, exercise of political rights, and respect for human rights in Nepal.

Bill: 109-hres-801
Sponsor: Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25]
Introduced: 2006-05-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil-military relations
Communism
Democracy
Food relief
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human rights
Infrastructure
Infrastructure (Economics)
Insurgency
Law
Monarchy
Nepal
Opposition (Political science)
Parliamentary government
Political parties
Political rights
Political violence
Public demonstrations
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: 
Reiterates support for restoration of multiparty democracy in Nepal and reconciliation between King Gyanendra of Nepal and the opposition political parties. 
 
Condemns the Maoist insurgency in Nepal which has engaged in civilian atrocities.
 
 Recognizes the difficulties the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) faces in countering the Maoist threat, but deplores RNA human rights violations.
 
 Regrets the loss of life and injuries that occurred during the nearly three weeks of pro-democracy demonstrations.
 
 Urges the government of Nepal and the political parties to provide the necessary food, medical care, and infrastructure necessary to rebuild the country.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that King Gyanendra should: (1) restore multiparty democracy; (2) prevent a Maoist takeover of Nepal; and (3) restore security, government services, and political and human rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House with amendments in the amendments of the Senate to H.R. 1499.

Bill: 109-hres-803
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2006-05-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House rules and procedure
Taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1499 (Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act).
 

action_date: 2006-05-09
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 Senate amendment to H.R. 1499 (Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 128). (text: CR H2193)
action_date: 2006-05-09
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): 412 - 0 (Roll no. 128).(text: CR H2193)
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2299)
action_date: 2006-05-09
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: 2006-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 803.
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2193-2194)
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Mr. Johnson, Sam moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-05-09
text: Introduced in House