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Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 503.

Bill: 109-hres-1011
Sponsor: Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2006-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Animals
House of Representatives
Legislation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 
Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 503 (horse slaughter prohibition). 

action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 

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

 
Requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 503 (horse slaughter prohibition). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6618)
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6618)
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6618)
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the first Milwaukee Mujeres Against Domestic Violence Brides Walk and recognizing all brides walks in protest of domestic violence.

Bill: 109-hres-1012
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2006-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Family violence
Sports and Recreation
Victims of crimes
Walking
Wife abuse
Wisconsin
Women

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 
Honors the memory of domestic violence victims. Celebrates the Milwaukee Mujeres Against Domestic Violence Brides Walk. Recognizes all bride walks in protest of domestic violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging municipalities to adopt and enforce effective protections against dog bites, and for other purposes.

Bill: 109-hres-1013
Sponsor: Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2006-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal behavior
Dogs
Government Operations and Politics
Human-animal relationships
Local laws

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 
Calls for: (1) each community to address the issues of dog bites and dangerous dogs; and (2) municipalities to consider, and enact model programs and legislation addressing, the factors contributing to a dog's temperament, including whether a dog is continuously chained and whether a male dog has been neutered.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture .
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life of Erskine "Erk" Russell and his outstanding contributions to the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, the State of Georgia, and the United States.

Bill: 109-hres-1014
Sponsor: Rep. Barrow, John [D-GA-12]
Introduced: 2006-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: College sports
Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Georgia
Higher education
Sports and Recreation
Sports personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 
Expresses condolences to the family of football coach Erskine &quot;Erk&quot; Russell on his death.
 
Recognizes the outstanding contributions he made to the University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Georgia, and this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-11-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging all offices of the House of Representatives to hire disabled veterans.

Bill: 109-hres-1016
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-46]
Introduced: 2006-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional committee staffing
Congressional committees (House)
Congressional employees
Disabled
Employment of the disabled
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Recruiting of employees
Veterans' employment

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives encourages the Members, committees, and all other offices of the House to hire disabled veterans, and to use the resources that the Committee on House Administration will direct the Chief Administrative Officer to provide to find qualified disabled veterans to fill such positions.
 

action_date: 2006-09-26
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 encourages the Members, committees, and all other offices of the House to hire disabled veterans, and to use the resources that the Committee on House Administration will direct the Chief Administrative Officer to provide to find qualified disabled veterans to fill such positions.
 


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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7478-7479)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7478-7479)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1016.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7478-7480)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Mr. Ehlers moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Carl Brashear, the first African-American Navy Master Chief Diver.

Bill: 109-hres-1019
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Congressional tributes
Divers
Minorities
Navy
Officer personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Honors the life and service of Carl Brashear, the first African-American Navy Master Chief Diver.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-10-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Defense to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar.

Bill: 109-hres-1020
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aliens
Cabinet officers
Canada
Classified defense information
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Defense
Deportation
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Imprisonment
International Affairs
Middle East and North Africa
Prisoners
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Syria
Terrorism
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Defense to provide to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, all documents and records in the Secretary's possession relating to Maher Arar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1777)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar.

Bill: 109-hres-1021
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Aliens
Armed Forces and National Security
Cabinet officers
Canada
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Deportation
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Imprisonment
International Affairs
Middle East and North Africa
Official secrets
Prisoners
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Syria
Terrorism
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to the House of Representatives, within 14 days, all documents and records in the Secretary's possession relating to Maher Arar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1777)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of State to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar.

Bill: 109-hres-1022
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aliens
Armed Forces and National Security
Cabinet officers
Canada
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of State
Deportation
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Imprisonment
Middle East and North Africa
Official secrets
Prisoners
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Syria
Terrorism
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Directs the Secretary of State to provide to the House of Representatives, within 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, all documents and records in the Secretary's possession relating to Maher Arar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1777)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar.

Bill: 109-hres-1023
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aliens
Armed Forces and National Security
Bush (George W.) Administration
Canada
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Deportation
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Imprisonment
Middle East and North Africa
Official secrets
President and foreign policy
Presidential records
Prisoners
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Syria
Terrorism
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives, within 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, all documents and records in the President's possession relating to Maher Arar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1777)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Attorney General to provide certain information to the House of Representatives relating to Maher Arar.

Bill: 109-hres-1024
Sponsor: Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aliens
Armed Forces and National Security
Cabinet officers
Canada
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional investigations
Congressional reporting requirements
Department of Justice
Deportation
Government Operations and Politics
Immigration
Imprisonment
International Affairs
Middle East and North Africa
Official secrets
Prisoners
Public records
Resolutions of inquiry
Syria
Terrorism
Torture

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Directs the Attorney General to provide to the House of Representatives, within 14 days, all documents and records in the Attorney General's possession relating to Maher Arar.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1777)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service as a leader in the State of Georgia and dedication to the cause of civil rights.

Bill: 109-hres-1025
Sponsor: Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congressional tributes
County politics and government
Georgia
Government Operations and Politics
Local officials
Minorities
Minorities in government

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Honors the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service and dedication to the cause of civil rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
For the re-opening of investigative hearings into the Counter-Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO) and other intelligence and law enforcement programs and agencies, and an expansion of those hearings to include reneweal of previously curtailed abuses, and other activities sanctioned by the USA PATRIOT ACT.

Bill: 109-hres-1026
Sponsor: Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights enforcement
Classified defense information
Congressional hearings
Congressional investigations
Congressional oversight
Counterintelligence
Crime and Law Enforcement
Executive orders
Government Operations and Politics
Government liability
Human rights
International Affairs
International law
Legislation
Official secrets
Treaties
Victims of crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Declares that Congress will release classified documents that do not involve compromise of an existing source, agent, or method and will renew and administer hearings or form a select oversight committee to: (1) investigate past abuses and legal relief due to the victims of abuses carried out under COINTELPRO (the Counter Intelligence Program carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation [FBI]) and related programs; and (2) identify any renewal of similar abuses following the 9/11 attacks by federal or local agencies or executive branch orders or under the USA PATRIOT Act. Expresses the intent to renew legislation that will end such abuses and fully protect the rights of all U.S. citizens and others who fall under the protection of U.S. laws and international laws and treaties to which the United States is a signatory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Commending the life's work of Stephen Robert Irwin and extending heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Bill: 109-hres-1027
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-39]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Animals
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental education
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Wildlife conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Expresses sorrow upon the death of Stephen Robert Irwin, better known as Steve Irwin (nicknamed the Crocodile Hunter).
 
Commends the life work of Steve Irwin and recognizes his contributions to protecting the environment, promoting wildlife conservation, and educating and inspiring millions around the world.
 
 Extends heartfelt sympathy to Steve Irwin's family, particularly his wife Terri and children Bindi Sue and Robert. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 109-hres-1028
Sponsor: Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drug law enforcement
Drugs and youth
Families
Federal law enforcement officers
Government Operations and Politics
Murder
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live a drug-free life; and (2) the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2006-09-29
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live a drug-free life; and (2) the promotion of drug-free communities and participation in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8019)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8019)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1028.
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8019-8020)
action_date: 2006-09-29
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwood, North Carolina.

Bill: 109-hres-1029
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2006-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Housing and Community Development
North Carolina
Small towns
Urban affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 
Honors the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwood, North Carolina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Border Patrol is performing an invaluable service to the United States, and that the House of Representatives fully supports the more than 12,000 Border Patrol agents.

Bill: 109-hres-1030
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2006-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Border patrols
Congressional tributes
Immigration
International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol should be supported for their dedication to the United States and to their mission to secure our borders.


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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7440)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7440)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1030.
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7440-7445)
action_date: 2006-09-26
text: Mr. Rogers (AL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a plan for a comprehensive and permanent program to medically monitor individuals who were exposed to the toxins of 9/11 Ground Zero in New York City and to provide medical treatment for all such individuals who are sick as a result of exposure to the toxins.

Bill: 109-hres-1031
Sponsor: Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]
Introduced: 2006-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional reporting requirements
Crime and Law Enforcement
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency Management
Environmental Protection
Environmental health
Epidemiology
Families
Fire fighters
Health planning
Health surveys
Labor and Employment
Law enforcement officers
Medical screening
Medical tests
New York City
Occupational health and safety
Paramedical personnel
Poisons
Police
Rescue work
Sanitation workers
September 11, 2001
Students
Terrorism
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 
Requests the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop and submit to Congress by December 1, 2006, a plan for a comprehensive and permanent program to: (1) medically monitor all individuals who were exposed to toxins of the 9/11 Ground Zero in New York City; and (2) provide medical treatment for all such individuals who are sick as a result of the toxins.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-10-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in House